Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported an increasing trend in apple prices in Ukraine. This positive trend is mainly due to the seasonal decrease in the supply of autumn varieties, which are typically sold at a lower price compared to winter apple varieties. read more

In the vegetable sector, prices tend to remain high, although in recent days there has been a stabilization of values. This is the picture that emerges from the visit to the Parma Agricultural Food and Logistics Consortium Center (CAL), where several operators provided us with this information. read more

An Appleshaw allotment holder, Neil Duncan, has been named the UK's national rose champion for the 11th consecutive year. He secured the title after his winning entries at the prestigious Harrogate Flower Show, which is the final of the five national shows that determine the championship title. read more

Lattughino, Balsamica, and Piccante: these are the names of the new 100% Italian and completely sustainable fourth-range salads now available on the shelves of MD, a brand that has made offering fruits and vegetables one of its strong points. Fresh and high-quality, as always. read more

Eastern Europe is a familiar market for Egypt and Morocco. Egyptian oranges, potatoes, and garlic, as well as Moroccan tomatoes and blueberries, have already successfully entered markets in Poland, Ukraine, Romania, the Czech Republic, and other countries. However, the full potential of both countries in this region has not yet been fully realized. read more

The fresh risotto segment continues to grow, reaching a total value of 22 million euros in the last year and recording a growth of 16.6% (Nielsen data, Total Italy, Year Ending 25/08/24). Leading the growth is the DimmidiSì brand, which is showing excellent results. read more

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is introducing three delicious, fresh carrot products in the new Bolthouse Fresh™ packaging. The new products, designed for both retail and foodservice customers, are Carrot Shakers, Side Dish Sizzlers, and Soup n' Stewin' Carrots. "This is a significant year for us, highlighting our dedication." read more

"Exotic wild mushrooms currently have a relatively small market share that is growing steadily and is projected to continue growing by double digits," says Alex Vos, Sales Manager at Banken Champignons, describing the current situation with these mushrooms. In fact, he anticipates that the entire mushroom market will expand. Alex expects read more

From October 8th to 10th in Madrid, SanLucar will once again be one of the main exhibitors at the Fruit Attraction 2024 fair. And it will do so with many innovations to discover. Among them, how the company has read more

Following the acquisition of BIO ON's assets by the Maip Group in June of last year, Zeropack is making its comeback to the market with a strengthened strategy focused on innovation and sustainability. At the Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid (8C19), the company is presenting their. read more

Japanese fresh produce buyers will meet with top growers and explore Australia's high-quality horticultural products during an inbound trade mission aimed at enhancing business connections and relationships between the two countries. Senior executives from major Japanese companies will be arriving for the event... read more

On Wednesday, the 9th, the scheduled massive event where a repeat attendance of between 300 and 400 entrepreneurs and researchers is expected has reached the status of a congress and its competition. read more

In a recent development, dockworkers in the United States, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), concluded their strike along the East and Gulf Coasts after reaching a "tentative agreement" with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The work stoppage, which had led to disruptions in port operations, has now ended. read more

The International Taste Institute (ITI) in Brussels has awarded the ORRi mandarin with the prestigious Superior Taste Award for the second consecutive year. This award recognizes excellence in flavor and quality of food products worldwide and solidifies ORRi as one of the most appreciated... read more

The online course 'Foundation in Sustainable Floristry' is designed to provide florists with the necessary tools to integrate sustainability into their design and business practices. The Sustainable Floristry Network (SFN) created this course as part of its mission to revolutionize the floristry industry through education. read more

In the United Kingdom, there is a collaborative initiative called SusProt that is currently in progress. The initiative aims to convert unused broccoli into sustainable plant protein in order to reduce the CO2 footprint and environmental damage caused by protein production for human consumption. This project involves... read more

"Trial and error" is how Ion Ionas describes his company's exports to the EU since 2014. Founded by his father in 2001, Ionex was among the first in Moldova to ship stone fruit and grapes westward. "The first year, we shipped ten truckloads but paid dearly for that learning experience. We, read more

With our recent integration into the Orisha business group, we reinforce our commitment to remain at the forefront of the Smart Agro sector, providing advanced technological solutions for the agro-industry. read more

Khachik Aharonyan, 42, is the owner of "Zeytun Sweet", one of the largest bakeries in Armenia. He has dedicated his life to the company, starting immediately after completing his studies and military service. Khachik is married to Gayane and together they have three children. read more

Some of the top fresh produce companies in the Americas have informed Fruitnet that they are exploring alternative logistical solutions to manage a strike by port workers along the eastern and Gulf coasts of the country. However, they are concerned about the potential effects of a prolonged strike. read more