"Despite increasing international competition from regions such as India, Asia, and the USA, consumer demand for avocados in Germany remains unbroken," observes Felix Sperl, product specialist at the long-established Hamburg-based company COBANA. "The consequences of climate change, above all read more

The fresh produce industry is establishing higher standards for packaging. Due to increasing consumer focus on health and environmental sustainability, there are global regulations being developed to address single-use, non-biodegradable plastics. This change is pushing exporters and retailers towards... read more

C.H. Robinson has expanded its operations at the Changi Airport Cargo Terminal Complex Free Trade Zone in Singapore, increasing its operational space by 200%. This move is designed to optimize air freight handling and address growing demand across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States. read more

The radicchio season is looking very complicated/ difficult this year. Roberto Bolla, the owner of "Bolla Ferdinando," one of the major players in the Italian radicchio and brassica sector, reports that: "Despite having good areas allocated to these vegetables, yields per hectare are very low due to the rainfall." read more

Approximately 500 square meters in size, with a varied representation of industry organizations, companies, Consortia for the protection of Igp/Dop products, and producer organizations. At Fruit Logistica, in the heart of hall 4.2 (booth A20-A23-A30-B30), the Italian Fruit Village will be present. read more

In the fruit and vegetable section of the Leclerc store in Drumettaz (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), managed by Benjamin Genovese, the newest member of the citrus family, the Banzzai mandarin, is prominently displayed alongside the well-known Newhall orange and Sicilian red mandarin. read more

Lidl Italia kicks off the new year with 9 ribbon cuttings, over 160 new job positions, and a total investment of over 70 million euros, confirming the expansion goals of the sales network throughout the national territory. Just a few days ago, it opened for the first time. read more

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has reignited the debate on protectionist trade policies and potential tariffs that could be imposed on European imports. This is a concern for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector and the corrugated cardboard packaging industry. read more

Fruit Attraction, an event organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, will celebrate its 17th edition from September 30th to October 2nd, 2025. With the slogan "Discover the essence of the sector", the leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector is now open for registrations for companies from all over the. read more

The robot was created as part of a project funded by EU funds and implemented by a five-party consortium. The main idea was to improve the quality of blackcurrants by reducing the use of plant protection products through selective spraying technology. read more

Wauwiler Champignons AG partnered with the startup MycoSense to develop an AI-supported harvesting aid called 'Spotlight'. This technology recognizes the correct mushroom size and highlights it with a colored light spot. The advantage of Spotlight is that it boosts the pickers' harvesting performance by 30%. read more

Nador Cott Protection S.A.S., a company specializing in scientific research and development and holding the intellectual property rights for the Nadorcott mandarin under UK Plant Breeder Right, has started legal action against nine major UK retailers for unauthorized sales of the fruit. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has expanded its diverse sourcing strategy to ensure a continuous supply of ripe avocados and mangos to the UK and European markets throughout the year. In the past year, the company has incorporated over 8 new sources into its global sourcing network to meet the increasing global demand for avocados and mangos. read more

Wczoraj przemysł kwiatowy w USA i Kolumbii trzymał z zapartym tchem, gdy napięcia eskalowały między tymi dwoma narodami. Spór wynikał z początkowego odmówienia przez Kolumbię przyjęcia lotów deportacyjnych z USA, co skutkowało groźbą nałożenia 25% cła na import z Kolumbii i read more

With the Shopping Bag, the weekly service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, it is possible to save money while grocery shopping, always choosing seasonal fresh products. The most recommended fruits and vegetables for this week are... read more

The Lobesia botrana, known as the grape berry moth, is one of the main phytosanitary problems in vineyards worldwide. This insect can cause significant damage to both the quantity and quality of grape production, negatively impacting profitability. read more

In 2024, Hong Kong experienced a trend in its kiwi fruit imports, with a volume of 11,000 tons, representing a 21.8% decrease compared to the previous year. However, the total import value reached $49 million. Over the decade from 2014 to 2024, kiwi fruit imports into Hong Kong grew at an annual rate of. read more

The pome fruit season has started with low demand currently, but stocks in storage are being released gradually, helping to maintain market balance. The average prices of apples are slightly higher than last year's prices due to various factors. read more

The Kenyan export industry reflects on a challenging year of growth in 2024. "In the spring, heavy rainfall and flooding had a significant impact on many crops. As we entered the peak season for pulses in October, November, and December, there was a shortage of." read more

The innovative feature of the Hortipack range is its R-PET products, which are made with a high percentage of recycled PET, up to 80-90%. This approach greatly reduces environmental impact while still providing the same load capacity and high performance as the PS products. These advantages read more