Mateusz Janeczek is establishing a plantation on very light, almost sandy soils. Therefore - already experienced from past failures - he invested a lot in proper preparation of the site for blueberry cultivation. In the first stage, rows were marked out and then a plow was used. read more

The importance of women in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, the well-being of women and children through healthy and sustainable nutrition will be some of the topics discussed in a roundtable dedicated to conscious consumption of fruits and vegetables, which will involve the participation of the Association Le. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, is pleased to announce that Tesco has been named the apple retailer of the year for 2024. This award is given based on the sales of BAPL members to British supermarkets from September 2023 to the end of August 2024. read more

Tesco has been recognized as the leading retailer of UK-grown apples in the 2023/24 campaign by the industry body British Apples and Pears (BAPL). read more

The initial findings of the most recent report on the wooden pallet and packaging market have confirmed the continuing trend of reuse among manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses. read more

An efficient sales promotion policy is essential in difficult times and crucial for successfully transitioning to a plant-based diet and achieving the goals of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy. In this context, the decision to read more

Canada may be smaller in terms of population and finances compared to its southern neighbors, but as the world's second-largest country, it is a respected player in the fresh produce industry. read more

The trained businesswoman and long-time co-owner of a decorative plant nursery thanked her predecessor for their previous work and representation of the industry in politics. She expressed her intention to build on his work. read more

Camposol has strengthened its management team by appointing Pedro Aguilar as the senior manager of its avocado business unit. read more

He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Colegio de Estudios Superiores en Administración (CESA) in Bogotá, Colombia, and studied shipbuilding technology at the Escuela Naval de Cartagena. He has worked in all areas of the avocado business, from warehouse management and production to... read more

The fresh produce industry in Brazil is focusing on increasing sales in Europe, Asia, and North America, with exporters supporting renewed efforts to boost exports through the promotional platform Frutas do Brasil. read more

Freshfel Europe and its fruit and vegetable interbranch organizations have emphasized the importance of a well-funded promotion policy and other related tools in effectively boosting the consumption of fresh produce. read more

Now that New Zealand will be opening its market to Peruvian citrus exports, last week representatives from Peru's agriculture ministry and plant health authority met with their counterparts in New Zealand. During the meeting, they signed a working plan to facilitate the import of Peruvian citrus fruits. read more

Turkish citrus growers are anticipating low yields for citrus and easy-peeler varieties this season. Uncertainty continues to be high as the harvest approaches, with lemon prices still not set just days before the start of the campaign. read more

Przemysł spożywczy i winiarski w Hiszpanii ma świetną okazję, aby pogłębić więzi z Wielką Brytanią i zwiększyć sprzedaż szerokiej gamy produktów, począwszy od świeżych owoców i warzyw, a skończywszy na serach i szynkach. read more

With departure from Hamburg on Sunday and arrival in Leixões on Saturday and Setúbal on Monday, this service offers an environmentally friendly alternative to truck transport from Germany to Portugal. read more

The Dutch shipping company WEC Lines is planning to establish a significant new connection for Portuguese exporters to the German market by including Hamburg in its NWC-Portugal service, starting from 23 September. read more

Aldi Süd is planning to open a large new fresh produce distribution center in south-west Germany, in addition to two existing centers in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia, and another under development in the Lower Rhine region. read more

Egypt is currently the top exporter of sweet potatoes to Poland and is expected to maintain this position in the future, as stated in a recent report by EastFruit. read more

The disappearance of two thirds of vegetable producers would result in a smaller supply and rising prices for consumers. In the midst of a cost of living crisis, this is a very worrying sign. read more