Macfrut (with a 40% increase in turnover in 2024) is increasingly looking towards the Middle East and African markets. The presentation of the 42nd edition in Cairo, following previous editions in Doha, Riyadh, and Expo Dubai, confirms this trend. Egypt as an international partner, with the Lazio Region playing a leading role, focusing on potatoes. read more

These regulations are driven by the increased focus of the EU on sustainability and the pressing need to tackle the environmental impact of single-use plastics. At the core of these efforts lies the transition towards a read more

The Gala apples from the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence are currently being harvested. This variety is the earliest to be harvested, before the Golden apples, which will begin at the end of this week and pick up speed around September 16th. "The apple orchards of the read more

In Pyay, located in the Bago Region, custard apples, a seasonal fruit, are in high demand. Substantial orders are coming in from Yangon and Mawlamyine. The trading activity for these fruits begins at the start of the season and continues strongly. The custard apples are harvested over a period of three months starting from September. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, which took place in Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, attracted 280 Chinese exhibitors, representing a 12% increase from the previous year. Exhibitors from different Chinese regions, such as Sichuan, Hebei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi, displayed a diverse array of products. Many exhibitors offered... read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Retail sector, on the occasion of World Day against plastic bags, reaffirms its commitment to a more sustainable future, inviting customers and suppliers to participate. read more

During the second edition of AgriFood Future - a national event dedicated to food and technologies supporting the supply chain - yesterday the workshop "Fruits and vegetables between commodity and speciality" was held, curated by Roberto Della Casa, scientific director of Monitor Ortofrutta. read more

Frutadeli, one of the main producers and exporters of bananas in Ecuador, continues to excel in the global banana market. While Ecuador may not be the largest banana producer in the world, it is the leading exporter known for the quality of its fruit. According to CEO Sandra Monroy, Frutadeli has read more

W ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy 2024 roku Mołdawia zgłosiła wzrost eksportu winogron do Unii Europejskiej o 125% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2023 roku. Dumitru Alaiba, wicepremier i minister rozwoju gospodarczego, ujawnił te statystyki, podkreślając wzrost eksportu winogron do. read more

Rootstock Software announced today that The Greenery, a European produce supplier, has chosen Rootstock ERP and Salesforce to aid in the modernization of its operations and to support its ambitious growth and digital transformation plans. The Greenery is committed to offering top-quality produce. read more

The new urban distribution center Amazon Fresh, in Peschiera Borromeo, metropolitan city of Milan, has officially started operating. The facility will serve customers in Milan and surrounding areas who use Amazon Fresh, the same-day grocery delivery service. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) welcomes the official launch of the Federal Parliamentary Friends of Fresh Produce, a new bipartisan group established to support and advocate for Australia's fresh produce industry. The launch event, to be held at Parliament House on Wednesday. read more

Nature Fresh Farms is introducing the fresh new appearance of its Little Obsessions™ organic strawberries. These strawberries are cultivated in the company's greenhouses located in Ohio. "You will be captivated by our greenhouse clean™ Little Obsessions organic strawberries," stated Matt Quiring, senior vice president. read more

Sonia Umurungi, Managing Director of Green Dreams Ltd, believes that there is a significant need to simplify the process of exporting coffee, avocados, and horticultural products in Rwanda. She stated, "Simplifying export procedures is crucial for farmers, as the current complexities have a negative impact on our competitiveness." read more

"It has been a plum season with its ups and downs so far," reports plum importer Jan Gütinger in response to an inquiry. "On June 18, we were able to offer the first Serbian early plums of the Rana variety (Cacaks Frühe), the earliest ever. We then continued with Cacaks Schöne from Bosnia at the end of June." read more

The mango season in Ivory Coast started on April 12 as scheduled and ended by the end of May. Despite a request for an extension from the government and a proposal to start the season earlier in late March or early April due to climate change, neither was accepted. read more

Passion fruits have been added to the list of Vietnamese fruits officially exported to Australia, becoming the fifth type of fruit to be included after mangoes, longans, lychees, and dragon fruits. The announcement was made during a ceremony on September 9, held by the Plant Protection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Laws have a significant impact on the trade of fresh produce. The European Union (EU) is known for having some of the strictest food safety standards globally. Moreover, suppliers must now adhere to new regulations aimed at promoting sustainable import practices. Many of these laws are designed to protect consumers and the environment while also ensuring fair trade practices. read more

Located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, in the Cotopaxi region, Agrinag produces roses for export to various continents. Recently, they implemented a new process for hydrating the roses. The process was developed by Isii-Nitzan, a Swiss company specializing in industrial processes. read more

Dean and Deon Barnard, farmers in South Africa, have achieved a global milestone by growing a plum weighing 464.15 g (16.3 oz), surpassing the previous record by 109.78 g (3.8 oz). This record-breaking fruit, harvested from their Oppie Plaas Boerdery, emerged from a commercial farming operation. read more