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

This water may still contain chemicals and pathogens. These must not harm humans, plants, and animals. The RIVM, in collaboration with WUR (Wageningen University & Research) and NVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority), has conducted studies to assess the quality of this water. read more

This price and volume dynamics result from a lower avocado supply during the quarter, which was attributed to a combination of weather impacts on fruit development and production in Peru and harvest interruptions in Mexico, the company explained. read more

Marks & Spencer has visited the UK's first Centre of Excellence in glasshouse growing in Hadlow to see the range of tomatoes being grown. read more

"When the harvest of a potato variety fails partially or completely in a difficult year, it hurts me deeply," explains organic potato farmer Heinz Höneisen in Andelfingen, Zurich. And climate change is ensuring that in agriculture, there is almost only" read more

Since the two companies announced their new long-term collaboration in January 2024, they have been working on the details of operational cooperation, which includes a joint maritime freight network in the East-West traffic. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri and its shipping partner ANL – a part of CMA CGM – have initiated a feasibility study to explore the potential for a low-emissions corridor between New Zealand and Belgium. read more