Food waste is increasing in Italian households. In 2024, food waste in Italy has increased by 45.6%: every week, 683.3 grams of food per capita end up in the trash (compared to 469.4 grams recorded in August 2023). These are some of the data from the annual report. read more

Talking about nurseries of stone fruit, persimmon, pomegranate, or carob in Spain, is talking about Viveros Hernandorena. A family-owned company that has managed to create a brand for itself. read more

Australian households are being warned about the rising cost of living as 34 percent of the nation's vegetable growers are considering leaving the industry in the next year. The Vegetable Industry Sentiment Report, published by Ausveg, shows that half of the growers are in a worse financial position. read more

Z powodu ekstremalnych upałów w tym sezonie, spodziewa się, że Ukraina doświadczy znacznego niedoboru wysokiej jakości cebuli. Według Andriya Marushchaka, Dyrektora Handlowego w Van Dyke Technics, tegoroczne warunki pogodowe znacząco wpłynęły na produkcję cebuli. Pomimo stosowania systemu kroplowego... read more

Representatives from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) are set to hold plant health technical bilateral meetings with their Japanese counterparts in Idaho Falls, Idaho, from September 17-19. This meeting is crucial for advancing work on phytosanitary issues. The CEO of the National Potato Council will also be present. read more

SanLucar, the premium brand of fresh fruits and vegetables, has been awarded the prestigious Global Brand Award'24 for its "Excellent Brand Reputation in Fresh Produce". This important international recognition is awarded annually by the magazine "Global Brands". read more

Farmers in Victoria and New South Wales are experiencing rejections from supermarkets, resulting in over three thousand kilograms of asparagus being discarded. The rejections are due to slight curves in the crops caused by the weather, which is causing concerns within the agricultural community. read more

After the summer break, the Macfrut Academy is back with a video lesson dedicated to the new frontiers of strawberry production. The training platform promoted by Macfrut has put the content at the center, which will be launched on Thursday, September 19th at 5 pm (click here to access for free). read more

Fruits, often overlooked in the luxury food sector, have a surprising presence due to their high price tags. Among these, Japan's Yubari King Melon and the UK's Lost Gardens of Heligan Pineapple stand out, commanding prices of up to $30,000 and $1,500 respectively. This list highlights the pinnacle of luxury fruits. read more

The new campaign for Emilian pears has started, featuring the Abate Fetel and William varieties. The quantities of Italian pumpkins, specifically the Lunga Violina and Moscata di Provenza cultivars, are increasing. There is also a growing demand for cauliflower. Lastly, the final notes are for the Vittoria white grapes and Strawberry grapes. read more

Hinojosa Packaging Group is pleased to announce the release of its new 100% sustainable and recyclable corrugated trays, specially designed for the E. Leclerc chain. This project aims to replace the plastic trays commonly used for summer fruits in accordance with the AGEC law. read more

KANZI®, one of the world's most beloved apple brands, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season. Since its first commercial harvest in 2004, KANZI has become synonymous with quality and great taste, adored by millions of consumers worldwide for its unique, refreshing sweetness. read more

The Spanish table grape season is already in its third and final phase. According to Uvasdoce, the supply was lower than expected in September due to premature ripening, and the sector anticipates a production gap in early November. As a result, there will be an advancement and increase in imports. read more

Experts at the Ministry of Agriculture warn that Ethiopia's profitable horticulture trade may face challenges as exporters pass on increasing production and research and development costs to their products. This could potentially deter international buyers. read more

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) reported that the national average prices for potatoes in Ireland increased in the month of August. The cost of a 2.5kg bag of potatoes rose by 59 cents, reaching €4.06 compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

A group of apple farmers in Canada have come together to protest against the possible sale and dismantling of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative. These farmers have been actively seeking support from different levels of government to save the cooperative, which has been declared bankrupt and... read more

In Nigeria, the prices of essential food items like yam, Irish potatoes, and vegetable oil have contributed to a decrease in the food inflation rate to 37.52 percent in August 2024, down from 39.53 percent in July, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. This represents a month-on-month decline. read more

In Ried near Kerzers, a hub of Swiss vegetable cultivation, Gutknecht Gemüse cultivates over 130 hectares of land, including 7 hectares of greenhouses. For Gutknecht, the farm shop provides a valuable opportunity to maintain a level of independence from the retail industry. "It gives us more flexibility," read more

W 2024 roku, z Północno-Zachodniego Pacyfiku pochodzi silne zbiory ekologicznych kiwi berries. "Owoce rosną pięknie. Są bardzo czyste, z minimalnymi uszkodzeniami lub bliznami" - mówi Jess Hardin z firmy Organically Grown Company, która wysyła markę Ladybug kiwi berries. "Dostępność jest duża". read more

Himachal Pradesh is on track to become the first state in India to launch a specialized Horticulture Policy. This initiative aims to increase agricultural produce and establish the region as the 'fruit bowl of India.' Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu revealed details during a review of the HP. read more