South Africa is expected to export more citrus this season compared to last year, with the latest forecast at 165.5 million cartons. read more

Peter Dennis Cooper, a London wholesaler with a long career and a Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers, has passed away at the age of 78. read more

Particularly noticeable are the price increases for table grapes (light varieties), which have risen by 26.2% to 3.37 euros/kg. Peaches (including Paraguayos) have become 16.9% more expensive and now cost 3 euros/kg. Cucumbers have experienced a price jump of 85.2%, with a price of 1.12 euros. read more

The international stage of the Fruit Next Forum 5 offers the perfect opportunity to present the new version of the Smart Ripe Trolley, an innovative IoT (Internet of Things) system for monitoring the ripening process of tropical fruits in the industry. This system, which read more

In the LVVN chapter of the coalition program, the government is creating a vital rural space with room for biodiversity and nature conservation. In 2025, the government will present a national food strategy and advocate for a European food strategy. read more

Through this integration, it is possible, among other advantages, to complete the production cycle of California peppers throughout the year. Unica is the leading producer of peppers in Spain with 100 million kg, which is further increased by the quantities from Surinver. In their catalog… read more

For Berlin customers, the focus is on the organic fresh range, which includes a wide selection of quality fresh products in the areas of fruits and vegetables, bakery goods, fresh meat, and dairy products. There is also a diverse vegan range with around 1,000 individual items. read more

In an interview, the academic José Luis Álvarez Flores from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering (FIME) of UdeC explained that huge amounts of organic waste can be used as absorbers in the microwave range and do not have to be treated as waste. read more

The citrus season in Peru is only a few weeks away from its end. The 2023 season has been characterized by weather conditions that have led to a decrease in the production quantities of these fruits. For this reason, Sergio Del Castillo, CEO of ProCitrus, stated: read more

Włoscy producenci zielonych kiwi spodziewają się spadku produkcji w tym sezonie, informuje Marco De Nadai z firm Kiwi Passion z Treviso. read more

The Italian packaging specialist Ilip has created a new version of its Smart Ripe Trolley, an innovative IoT (Internet of Things) system designed to monitor the ripening process of tropical fruits in industrial environments. read more

OSY Group has announced that trials are currently taking place on four continents for its leading Xtend technology, which aims to extend the shelf life of fresh produce and decrease food waste. read more

What are the effects of insecticides approved in the EU alone and in combination with fungicides on the development of honeybees? Specifically, at concentrations that are actually found in the environment? This is what researchers from the Biozentrum of the read more

California anticipates a significant increase in mandarin production and a slight rise in Navel orange output for the upcoming season. read more

The aim is to minimize water consumption in agriculture without risking any loss in yield. Other modern agricultural technologies are also included in the curriculum, such as those related to seeding. read more

SanLucar has been awarded the Global Brands Magazine's Excellent Brand Reputation in Fresh Produce award in recognition of its exceptional dedication to innovation, quality, brand management, and customer service. read more

In 2018, Lidl Austria introduced a digital customer card with the Lidl Plus app. Today, over a million people in Austria alone are enjoying the many benefits of Lidl Plus. With Lidl Pay, the payment process is now even easier and faster. read more

"We are thrilled with the success of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024. Over the course of three days, we experienced incredible participation from exhibitors, visitors, and industry leaders from around the world," said David Axiotis, Managing Director of Global Produce Events, the organizer. read more

Founded in 1949, the Fruchthof has been located on the wholesale market site in Beusselstraße since 1965. Six million people are supplied, with 220,000 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables handled annually. "When the wholesale market or we celebrate our birthday, the weekly markets must also celebrate." read more

Who is the most popular among consumers this year? Who, in their opinion, offers the best selection of fruits and vegetables? Additionally, for registered participants, there are two excursions available in the afternoon: one to Limgroup BV in Horst or to Metaversum at GS1 Germany in Cologne. read more