The true season of easy peelers starts in January. It may seem paradoxical, but it is the effect of varietal innovation. Leading the revolution is Op Armonia, based in Battipaglia (Sa), which brings together 80 farmers located in Central-Southern Italy, totaling 1500 hectares. read more

The abundant rainfall over the last few weeks along the Mediterranean coast, caused by heavy storms, has had a significant impact on the Spanish province of Valencia. Kakis have been severely affected, while citrus fruits have also suffered, albeit to a lesser extent. This has affected production and commercial activities in the region. read more

OrtoRomisi confirms a growing player in the fresh ready-to-eat soup market with the launch of two new products: Chickpea Velouté and Cabbage and Potato Soup. These offerings, characterized by short labels, are introduced into the already established product lines. read more

On Friday and Saturday, Burg Machinefabriek celebrated its 70th anniversary by providing an exclusive peek behind the scenes of its machine factory. The event was well-attended, with around 250 guests, mainly from the Netherlands and Belgium, present on Friday. read more

variation in prices, increasing by 2% to an average of £0.942 per kilogram. In contrast, Ecuadorian bananas experienced a decrease of 3% in prices, dropping to an average of £0.798 per kilogram. These fluctuations can be attributed to factors such as weather conditions, production levels, and market demand. It will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming weeks. read more

"Zbiory przebiegły pomyślnie" - mówi Jacco van Kessel, który prowadzi Van Kessel Fruit razem z bratem, Jackiem. "Mieliśmy dobrą pogodę podczas zbiorów, a owoce ładnie się zabarwiły." Występowały różne stopnie uszkodzeń gradem, z którymi ta holenderska firma rodzinna poradziła sobie, mając całe swoje sad jabłkowy Evelina. read more

Belgian organic leek market is currently facing a slowdown. Pieter Vandooren, an organic grower, mentioned that supermarkets are still buying volumes, but day trading has completely stopped in the past few weeks. However, he expects a change in the situation soon. "We are currently in discussions with an" read more

MM Investment Holdings, based in Alconbury Weald, has acquired Poplar Flower Farms, located in South Lincolnshire. Through this acquisition, MM aims to expand its inventory of locally grown flowers and bouquets, thereby streamlining supply chains and decreasing the carbon footprint of the flowers it delivers to retailers in the UK. read more

The growth in sales of kiwifruit, pineapples, grapes, and exotic fruits has contributed to an "excellent" result for the Italian-owned importer-distributor Orsero Group in the first three quarters of the year. read more

Uszkodzenia upraw spowodowane ekstremalnymi warunkami pogodowymi w południowej Hiszpanii w ostatnich latach otworzyły wielu europejskich konsumentów na ofertę warzyw pochodzących z krajów północnoafrykańskich, takich jak Maroko i Egipt. read more

Reusable packaging specialist Ifco has opened its new digital hub in Barcelona. The company stated that the new facility will enhance its capacity to provide real-time tracking and data-driven insights to its global customers, promoting transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. read more

Saga Robotics has announced its plans to introduce its Thorvald robots to more berry farms in the UK as the strawberry-picking season for 2024 draws to a close. read more

A researcher from the University of Leicester is studying how policies aimed at protecting and restoring lowland peatlands, which are crucial for supporting approximately 40 per cent of vegetables grown in the UK, are implemented in reality. read more

Packaging manufacturer Sharpak has partnered with UK berry grower Chambers to introduce its padless SharpTek technology to retail shelves. read more

DP World's Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has reduced carbon emissions by over 17,000 tonnes in its first year of operation by eliminating 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads. read more

West Pak Avocado has launched a new line of packaged avocados that highlight the three main growing regions of California, Mexico, and Colombia. read more

The European Commission has formally submitted a corresponding application to the ECJ. The lawsuit alleges that Austria has violated the fundamental principle of free movement of goods, citing measures such as the sectoral driving ban, the night driving ban, the winter driving ban, and the. read more

W Niemczech firma Port International ogłosiła, że rozszerza swój program partnerski by objąć swojego długoletniego dostawcę z Hiszpanii, firmę Agromartín. read more

Chile is set to export approximately 56,000 tonnes of table grapes, which is equivalent to nearly 7 million cartons, to the US this season under the Systems Approach. read more

"After successfully completing sea trials, the Maersk Halifax has resumed its operations and is now serving our customers in the transpacific trade," said Leonardo Sonzio, Head of Fleet Management and Technology at Maersk. read more