In recent years, there have been several trends observed in the European citrus market. One such trend is the increasing demand for organic citrus fruits, driven by a growing consumer preference for organic and sustainable products. Another trend is the rising popularity of specialty citrus varieties, such as blood oranges and Meyer lemons, which are valued for their unique flavors and characteristics. Additionally, there is a growing focus on transparency and traceability in the citrus supply chain, with consumers seeking information about the origins and production practices of the fruits they purchase. Overall, these trends indicate a shift towards more diverse, sustainable, and high-quality citrus products in the European market. read more

Firma w USA stworzyła nowy gatunek migdałów, który opisuje jako samozapylający, potencjalnie przełomowe osiągnięcie, które mogłoby zrewolucjonizować sposób uprawy orzechów. read more

In addition to the University of Osnabrück, the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) is also involved in this project, which started in August of this year and will run until March 2027. The project is funded by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE). read more

Heavy rainfall this week on Sardinia has caused flooding, especially in the central and southern parts of the island: According to Terra e Vita, leafy greens such as lettuce and potatoes have been affected by the water masses, as well as the typical Sardinian artichokes. read more

With a clear mandate, vision, and strategy, Janine Luten, together with the employees, management, and board, has succeeded in creating an association and a professionally operating organization, as stated by GroentenFruit Huis. "We would like to thank Janine for her efforts." read more

The Dutch trade organization GroentenFruit Huis has announced that Janine Luten will step down as its general director after four and a half years, with the current director of public affairs, Richard Schouten, assuming the role. read more

Prices of celery in the Polish wholesale market have seen a noticeable decrease in the past few weeks. However, they still remain relatively high compared to previous seasons. What are the current selling prices for washed celery? read more

The situation on the wholesale market of Chinese cabbage in Poland remains very interesting. The prices of Chinese cabbage have managed to maintain a record level compared to previous years, even though they were in a downward trend for two months. However, the last few days have brought a reversal of this trend. The question is, is it sustainable? read more

Consumers throughout Asia are dealing with changing shopping and eating habits amid uncertainty and change. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

The NGO organization Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), along with the Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN), has caused a food scare in Thailand regarding Shine Muscat grapes. This came after they reported discovering harmful chemical residues in random retail samples that were tested in a laboratory. read more

Cucumber salad could be considered one of the healthiest dishes to become popular in today's world of excessive and trendy foods created for social media consumption. read more

Ceny najwyższej jakości durianów Monthong i Ri6 wzrosły do 5,3 USD za kilogram, odzwierciedlając spadek podaży. Centralne Wyspy, kluczowy obszar produkcji, kończą sezon zbiorów, jak informuje Hoang, lokalny handlowiec z durianami. Deficyt zmusił handlowców do pozyskiwania durianów z... read more

Between January and September 2024, Peru exported 34,931 tons of ginger valued at $77.6 million. This represents a 37% decrease in volume and a 6% decrease in value compared to previous periods. The decline in exports can be attributed to the decrease in ginger production caused by adverse weather conditions and the presence of... read more

The partner Quality & Adviser, S.L held a training session in various educational blocks, among which the following titles stood out: the new consumer of fruits and vegetables, current consumer preferences, consumption trends, food waste, and

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The machines that Ideaal Machinebouw has been building for ninety years used to be green. Nowadays, they are orange. Orange is a more effective signal color for warning on the shop floor, and it may also prove beneficial for the Horst-based machine builder's international expansion. Just before its read more

The sale of Italian clementines has started. The new campaign for Italian blond oranges with the Navelina variety from the Southern regions of Italy has also been launched. The new campaign for Primo Fiore lemons has also begun. The first shipments of Tardivo and Variegated radicchio have arrived, with more expected soon. read more

Australia: SPAR celebrates the opening of SPAR Supermarket
SPAR Australia is celebrating the opening of a locally owned and operated SPAR Supermarket in the Newcastle suburb of Broadmeadow, offering everyday essentials with a unique Korean twist. With over 2,000 items available, SPAR Australia aims to provide a payless... read more

The consumption of fresh products and their origin are issues that concern an increasing number of consumers in Spain. According to the I Study on "Habits of Consumption and Healthy Eating in Spain" carried out by read more

California's table grape season is still in full swing, with weekly shipments exceeding four million boxes currently. The harvest is projected to continue for another two to three weeks, and the cold storage inventory levels for both red and green seedless grapes are satisfactory. read more