Pnina Oren-Shnidor, the Director of Israel's National Food Service, announced the lifting of restrictions on importing fruits and vegetables from Jordan. This decision was made after implementing new pre-import inspections to guarantee the safety of produce entering Israel. read more

Peaches from Fukushima Prefecture have been introduced to the British market, making their debut at Harrods in London. This move is part of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco)'s efforts to showcase Fukushima's agricultural products and support the prefecture's recovery after the 2011 disaster. read more

While HDC Lamotte is finishing up its apricot campaign in the Drôme department, the company, known for its Delicatesse potatoes, is now shifting its focus to the pear season. This strategic diversification was started 6 years ago and now amounts to a volume of 200 tons in its third year. read more

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has raised concerns about the low profits generated from Nigeria's onion trade, despite being one of Africa's top producers. Nigeria produces almost two million tons of onions every year, but most of them are sold in their raw state. read more

The intense heat still grips Southern Italy, with temperatures reaching nearly 35°C, but - despite the mugginess - it's time to make the first predictions about the citrus orchards. Starting with the Calabrian clementines with Natalino Gallo, president of Op Agricor in Corigliano Calabro (Cosenza). read more

In Vermont, the apple production industry, which produces around 1 million bushels or 40 million pounds of apples annually, is set for a promising harvest this year. This follows a season affected by a late-spring frost in 2023, which had a significant impact on yields in certain areas. Terence read more

Analyzing and evaluating the nutritional characteristics of what we eat is not simple at all, as it is necessary to take into consideration many factors that influence our health in different ways. However, when it comes to fruits and vegetables, the discussion is a bit easier: the high read more

In Melbourne, a resident shared a photo from Preston Woolworths, showcasing the heavy reliance on plastic packaging for fruits, raising concerns about its environmental impact. The person also raised doubts about the effectiveness of prohibiting single-use checkout bags when other products are still wrapped in plastic. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica, the fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable companies looking to strengthen and expand their business in the Asian region, concluded on Friday, September 6 in Hong Kong. Bianca Bonifacio, trade fair and internationalization manager at CSO Italy, highlights: read more

Emmanuel Schaffner, Sales Director at Verduyn, proudly announced the successful launch of their new production unit. Since Monday, the company's carrots have been packed at the new state-of-the-art facility in Wancourt. The launch of the production unit on Monday brought together the entire team. read more

Na skutek zniszczeń spowodowanych przez tajfun Yagi w północnym Wietnamie ceny warzyw w Hanoi, Hai Phong i Quang Ninh wzrosły. Burza, która była najpotężniejszą uderzającą w Azję w tym roku, spowodowała uszkodzenia upraw i zakłócenia w transporcie, co doprowadziło do wzrostu cen. read more

The Japanese burger chain Dom Dom has launched a special Nashi Double Teriyaki Burger that includes two teriyaki-glazed patties and fresh slices of nashi, an Asian pear. The sweet and crunchy pear contrasts nicely with the savory and juicy meat, resulting in a unique and delicious combination. read more

The Romagna IGP peach and nectarine harvest is in the final stages of a campaign that has not disappointed expectations, as explained by Paolo Pari, President of the Consortium for Protection and Valorization: "This year, the Romagna region has not been affected by late frosts, unlike" read more

UK: Ulverston Co-op has been relaunched after undergoing a significant makeover. The Market Street store now features a fresh new look after a seven-week renovation project. The revamped Co-op now offers an in-store bakery and emphasizes fresh, chilled, and healthy produce. read more

Wesfalia Fruit, a fresh produce supplier, has entered the Japanese market as part of its strategy to diversify its international market access. This move represents a significant expansion of its presence in the Asian market. It follows Westfalia's successful positioning of South African avocados. read more

The new Board of Directors of the Cherry and Typical Fruit Consortium of Bisceglie took office this summer, a consortium company founded about twenty years ago that is relaunching with new momentum and new ideas. read more

During the meeting, new varieties of blueberries and market trends were discussed, such as the increasing demand for premium fruits. This was highlighted by Marcin Wereszczuk from Fall Creek company. It is precisely for fruits of the highest quality that higher prices can be obtained. Such fruits will also be in high demand. read more

In response to the uncertainties surrounding the importation of foreign vegetables, Japanese food companies are increasingly sourcing their vegetables domestically. read more