Expansion works are underway at the Altedo plant, and the renovation of the Apofruit warehouse for processing fruit and vegetable products will be completed within a few weeks. This is a particularly important project for the cooperative, which required a significant investment. read more

COEXPHAL (Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almería) is finalizing the details of its presence at the upcoming edition of Fruit Attraction on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of

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Great expectations are characterizing the arrival on the shelves of Fuji MelaPiù®, the flatland apple guaranteed by the Ferrara Consortium. The marketing started in the last days of September, a week earlier than in 2023. read more

This week is the seven-day National Day Golden Week holiday. According to market vendors, consumer spending during long holidays usually centers around tourism and vacations, which has led to a decreased demand for fruit. Consequently, fruit sales have been relatively slow recently, and the number of... read more

An overview of the notes from the largest Polish wholesale markets shows that producers are still offering fruits from varieties that bear fruit repeatedly. Prices of strawberries were found at 7 out of 9 major wholesale markets. Wholesale prices range on average from 16.75 PLN/kg (at Łódź Zjazdowa) to around. read more

In the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, the total gourd harvest for this year reached 19.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. This includes 14.7 thousand tonnes of watermelons. Olena Piskun, who heads the Agricultural Sector Department at the Mykolaiv Regional State. read more

Uniban, the leading exporter of bananas, plantains, and value-added products in Colombia since 1966, and the fifth-largest banana exporter globally, announces a significant milestone with the upcoming launch of Puerto Antioquia in 2025. This cutting-edge port, located in the Urabá region, will... read more

Fischer Farms ogłosił mianowanie Chrisa Kirke na stanowisko dyrektora generalnego (CEO). Chris, który ma ponad 26 lat doświadczenia na rynku FMCG w USA i Wielkiej Brytanii, dołącza z firmy Moy Park, gdzie przez ponad sześć lat pełnił funkcję dyrektora generalnego. Spędził również ponad dekadę w firmie Greencore US, pełniąc funkcje dyrektora zarządzającego i dyrektora generalnego. read more

A nowa australijska marka cytrusowa odniosła sukcesywny debiut na rynkach krajowym i międzynarodowym, z planami już na rozwinięcie się w innych liniach owoców. Premier Fresh Australia wprowadziło na rynek Emu Citrus w tym sezonie, a Menadżer Sprzedaży Międzynarodowej, Trent Gall, mówi, że owoce są produkowane pod. read more

Sakata America Holding Company, a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation, is pleased to announce the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. Situated on 219 acres of agricultural land in Yolo County, California, this facility represents a major milestone in the company's growth. read more

The weather once again plays a significant role in the cultivation and harvesting of sweet potatoes in various countries around the world. Dry conditions in many parts of Europe have led to a one-month delay in the start of Italy's 2024 sweet potato harvest season. It is anticipated that the harvest will only begin in the middle or even read more

BrightFresh Microgreens has announced an expansion with Walmart, doubling the availability of its products. The store count has increased from 95 to 201 locations across the United States. The majority of the new stores are located in Utah and Arizona, further expanding BrightFresh's presence. read more

Tosca, a company specialized in reusable packaging solutions, has published the 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the significant progress made during 2023. "At Tosca, sustainability is an integral part of our DNA," said CEO Eric Frank. read more

South Africa's raisin production is set to exceed 100,000 tonnes for the first time in 2025, as reported by Raisins South Africa. read more

Janssen PMP and Fresh Inset have partnered to exclusively commercialize Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology in Europe. read more

Drugie kampania promocyjna dla jabłek Soluna jest w toku w Azji i na Bliskim Wschodzie i przebiega "wyjątkowo dobrze", jak twierdzi menedżer marki Soluna, Liza Matthews z firmy TopFruit.

The second campaign for the Soluna apple is underway in Asia and the Middle East and is going “extremely well”, according to Soluna brand manager Liza Matthews of TopFruit. read more

After the acquisition of Bio On by Maip Group last year, Zeropack, the sustainable packaging company in which Bio On and Rivoira Group each hold a 50 percent stake, is returning to the market with a reinforced strategy that emphasizes innovation and sustainability. read more

Global berry specialist Hortifrut has created an interactive virtual reality tool that offers consumers and trade professionals a vivid look into the berry production process. read more

The president of the Italian pear consortium Opera La Pera, Adriano Aldrovandi, stated that he anticipates achieving "optimal size and quality" along with a production volume twice as large as last year's. This comes after facing challenging campaigns characterized by detrimental conditions and reduced crops. read more

The South African table grape industry is expecting a 1% increase in inspected export volumes for the 2024/25 season compared to the actual volumes inspected in the 2023/24 season, according to SATI, the industry body. read more