SIVAL is over! The 38th edition ended on January 16th after three intense days of meetings, exchanges, and, above all, innovations for plant production. Innovation has been the DNA of the Anjou event since its inception. This year was a special edition, as SIVAL has a new president. Although the read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that carrot prices in the Ukrainian market have started to rise again. Market participants attribute the price increase to the relatively high demand for quality carrots and limited supply. Wholesale companies are also... read more

According to the latest Crop Report from Frutas de Chile's Blueberry Committee, Chile exported 11,767 tons of blueberries in the second week of 2025, bringing the total for the 2024-2025 season to 55,946 tons. This represents a 7% increase compared to the same week of the 2023-2024 season, but a decrease of 18% compared to the full season of that year. read more

The lime supply that is currently being harvested is approaching the end of the old crop season. Alfonso Sandoval, the business development and merchandiser manager at Limonik Produce and Limones Monica, explains that this will result in fruits with reduced shelf life, lighter colors, and thinner skins. read more

The United Arab Emirates has become the leading importer of Pakistani mangoes, according to a report by the Ministry of Commerce presented to the National Assembly. Over the course of five years, the UAE has imported mangoes worth $159.74 million from Pakistan, solidifying its position as the top destination for this fruit. read more

The first registrations have already arrived for the fourth edition of the "Put a fruit under the desk" contest, promoted by MOF - Centro Agroalimentare all’Ingrosso di Fondi and the Municipality of Fondi. For the school year 2024/2025, the initiative will involve primary school students. read more

With the approaching Lunar New Year on January 29th, demand is increasing for certain fruits like papaya and jackfruit. "Fruit is typically in high demand during Lunar New Year, as people enjoy gifting it. Ataulfo mangoes are usually a very popular choice for the occasion, but the season... read more

On January 18, Dole and Changchun Eurasia Group hosted a vibrant New Year's event at Changchun Eurasia New Life Shopping Plaza. The event featured top-notch, nutritious fruits and vegetables, promoting energy and wellness for the upcoming year. Interactive games were organized to create a festive and engaging atmosphere. read more

The horticultural trade fair IPM Essen will take place from 28 to 31 January 2025 in Essen, Germany. In the BIZZ Holland stand in hall 8, located at entrance 'Ost' of the fair complex, 40 companies from different tree nursery centers in the Netherlands will collectively showcase their products to the public. read more

W addition to its well-known tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, the southern Spanish province of Almeria also supplies Europe with produce grown outdoors. At this time of the year, lettuce has a special value, especially after the culinary extravagances around the holidays. Despite the water read more

Those responsible at FEPEX, led by the Tomato Committee president, Juan Jesús Lara, from the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almería, COEXPHAL,

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Lidl continues its commitment to promoting more conscious eating by further aligning its product offerings with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) by 2050. By 2030, the retailer will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as protein sources and grains. read more

"Zapotrzebowanie na grzyby nie jest już tak duże jak podczas okresu świątecznego, ale nadal jest silne" - powiedział pan Daniil Spanos, dyrektor generalny firmy pakującej grzyby Manitou z siedzibą w Salonikach, Grecja. "Ceny są nadal wysokie dla importowanych grzybów z Polski. Myślę, że jest to związane...". read more

On Friday, January 17, 2025, and Saturday, January 18, 2025, a rapidly intensifying Afro-Mediterranean cyclone named Gabri swept across the southern regions of Italy, particularly Sicily and Calabria, and passed over Sardinia. The storm continued to impact the northern regions of the country, where it... read more

Kronen will showcase its enhanced CAP 350 cabbage-cutting machine and the new HEWA 4000 HELICAL washing machine at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin. Renowned for offering processing solutions, Kronen's booth will include live demonstrations and new advancements designed to meet diverse customer needs. read more

Fresh Forward wprowadził na rynek nowy odmianę truskawek, Bachata, która ma szansę zrobić furorę na rynku premium tego owocu. Znana z doskonałego smaku, wyglądu i jakości, Bachata dołączy do istniejących odmian Fresh Forward, takich jak Fandango i Calinda. read more

For 95 years now, Môreson Trust has been located at the foot of the Hottentots-Holland Mountain in the Vyeboom Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. The family business, which cultivates apples and pears on approximately 150 hectares, originally began as a tree nursery around 100 years ago. It later relocated to its present location. read more

Rohlik Group's Vineta Bajaj discusses global expansion, automation, partnerships with Amazon, and fundraising. This January will mark two years since Vineta Bajaj joined European e-grocery retailer Rohlik Group as Chief Financial Officer, following a ten-year tenure at Ocado Group. Within a week of her appointment,... read more

In the second half of 2025, Forlì will welcome its first Esselunga supermarket, which will also be the second store of the Lombard chain in Romagna, following the opening in Ravenna in 2024, as reported by forlitoday.it. The new supermarket will be located on via Ravegnana, at the intersection with. read more

Dora is the new variety of russet golden apple developed by Rispe and Escande Nurseries. It is a cross between the Renetta Grigia di Torriana and GoldRush varieties, and it is the property of the Alma Mater Studiorum of the University of Bologna in Italy. This apple, designed by growers for. read more