This year, the greenhouse stone fruit harvest began earlier than usual, on March 10, but the supply has been limited so far. A stable supply is not expected until April when supply lines to large-scale retail will also open. Nevertheless, a good production is anticipated thanks to a read more

Even a sector like celery needs continuous evolution, and Fortini is leading the way. The company was founded by Gaetano Fortini and later managed by his brothers Sergio and Fabio Fortini: the former currently oversees the Italian site (in the province of Bologna), while Fabio lives in Spain. read more

To meet the growing need to make their operations more efficient, Walmartha has developed and launched Wally: a tool based on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), designed to simplify and enhance the work of its operators, as reported in a note. read more

Sezon truskawek rozpoczął się dla firmy Savéol. Tradycyjna odmiana Gariguette pojawiła się na rynku w marcu, a w tym roku zostanie uzupełniona o nową odmianę: Floriguette. Gariguette jest kwaśna, a Floriguette jest słodka. Nowa odmiana Floriguette różni się od Gariguette swoim. read more

Wokół branży borówkowej panuje pozytywne nastawienie, częściowo generowane przez hodowlę roślin oraz rozwój lepszych odmian. read more

To promote the sale of organic fruits in large-scale retail, it is crucial to focus on the depth and breadth of assortments, as well as paying particular attention to the display presentation. In this context, the Almaverde Bio Islands stand out for their expertise in... read more

Grupo MAS, a family-owned Spanish food distribution company with over 50 years of experience in the sector, has teamed up with intralogistics provider Cimcorp to introduce an automated order-picking system at its distribution center in Guillena, Sevilla. This new system will enhance the efficiency of fresh fruit logistics. read more

For the fourth consecutive year, Wonderful® will be, with its "Official Pistachio", the undisputed protagonist of the 2025 Giro d'Italia event, which will start on May 9th from Albania and conclude on June 1st in Rome, with a grand finale at the Fori Imperiali. read more

Prezydent Trump's recent announcement regarding the deportation of immigrants to Guantánamo Bay has sparked discussions across various sectors. Meanwhile, a significant development took place in upstate New York's apple orchards, where immigrant farmworkers signed the first United Farm Workers contract. read more

A new study published in the journal Nutrients has highlighted the potential beneficial effects of mango on improving cardiometabolic health, as reported by portalfruticola.com. The study suggests that consuming two cups of mango per day, totaling around 100 calories - read more

The campaign to promote Egyptian garlic is advancing well for exporters, driven by robust demand and significantly higher volumes compared to last season. As a result, there is a surplus of large, top-quality garlic available. This is occurring amidst a period when competitors are facing production challenges. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, is once again making waves with a strong outdoor presence, continuing the success of the "Doooolè! The fruit with an exclamation point taste" campaign launched at the end of last year and conceived by. read more

Dümmen Orange has appointed Roderick Benjamin as the Managing Director of its farm in Naivasha, Kenya, starting from April 1. With more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry, specifically in the cut flower sector, Roderick brings a vast amount of knowledge and leadership skills to his new position. read more

Originating from a critical need and its own application, the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk developed Sanity Air to decontaminate astronauts and maintain clean air in the International Space Station (ISS). Today, the product is marketed by OMS-i. OMS-i Indoor Climate Solutions offers the product. read more

Lidl Italy renews its commitment to promoting Italian food excellence by extending its collaboration with Filiera Agricola Italiana, a Coldiretti reality that represents Italian farmers, also in the fruit and vegetable department. Among the products... read more

Only field trials confirmations for the Lamuyo pepper varieties Rijk Zwaan Costiero RZ and Naviero RZ. Ideal for the Sicilian climate, both products offer characteristics that support producers in improving local crops. Costiero RZ is ideal for late transplanting. read more

Bananas. Berries. Tomatoes. What do these three produce items have in common? Paul Rice knows. As the founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new book, Every Purchase Matters, available starting April 8, he knows that in produce, these three are the top Fair Trade produce items. "Fair Trade." read more

"The Apulian clementine campaign was the worst in recent years, as it was extremely short and affected by unfavorable weather conditions that compromised fruit shelf life," reports Luciano Latorraca, owner of the Patemisco farm, which specializes in the production and processing of Navel-type oranges. read more

The Agroponiente Group has announced the establishment of Agroponiente Deutschland GmbH as of April 1st. With this move, the company, which operates internationally and is based in the Spanish vegetable region of Almeria, is successfully expanding into Germany. The new GmbH will operate as an independent sales. read more

The global shipping industry is still dominated by big players, with Maersk and CMA CGM leading the way in 2024, each reporting revenue of US$55.5 billion. COSCO comes next with US$32.3 billion, solidifying its position in maritime logistics. Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) are also key players in the industry. read more