Aldi is testing the removal of pulp trays and punnets from the packaging of some of its fruit and vegetable products. This includes eliminating plastic punnets from its Nature's Pick Cherry Tomatoes in certain stores, with the change already implemented for its Nature's Pick Sliced Mushrooms. read more

Colombian fresh produce exporter Montana Fruits has partnered with a lab in Mexico to produce and export Hass avocado oil. According to Natalia Moranth, co-owner of Montana Fruits, "This presents numerous opportunities for Colombia, and with our experience in exporting this fruit, which has read more

Dostawa winogron stołowych z Kalifornii została dotknięta przez długotrwałą falę upałów. Krzewy zatrzymały produkcję, a godziny pracy dla ekip zbierających zostały skrócone, ponieważ główny region uprawowy stanu, Dolina San Joaquin, wchodzi w szczytowy sezon zbiorów. Region ten odpowiada za większość dostaw. read more

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) variety release committee has recently announced the approval for distribution in Kenya of three hybrid true potato varieties developed by Solynta. With these formal approvals, Solynta plans to expand the distribution of its seeds. read more

Developed a robot capable of peeling fruits and vegetables with one hand, while holding them securely with the other hand and rotating them with its fingers to reposition them. read more

Adelita, a raspberry variety developed by Planasa and launched in 2012, continues to hold a top position in the winter market segment. This is attributed not only to its production during this particular season but also to the high yields it provides. The previous season ended with a record average of 15 tonnes of fruit per hectare. read more

On July 17, 2024, the MULTIVAC Group acquired an 80% majority stake in Italianpack S.p.A., a manufacturer of automatic and semi-automatic packaging machines based in Como, Italy. Italianpack will be integrated into the MULTIVAC organization as a new Business Unit under the leadership. read more

Dzięki łagodnej zimie, zbiór ziołowych roślin wiodącego producenta Böttcher Gartenbau w Bürstadt rozpoczął się wcześnie na świeżym powietrzu. Pierwszy szczypiorek mógł zostać już skoszony na zewnątrz na początku marca. Jednakże w kwietniu było tylko kilka ciepłych dni, a w maju było również relatywnie chłodno. read more

Rynkiem dla pestek granatu jest w dobrym stanie, mówi GVK Naidu, dyrektor zarządzający firmy Sam Agri: "Rynek pestek granatu jest stabilny, napędzany rosnącym popytem konsumentów na zdrowe i wygodne przekąski. Nasze skupienie na jakości i stałym dostawach przez cały rok pozwoliło nam na ugruntowanie naszej pozycji jako godnego zaufania dostawcy. read more

Vilmorin-Mikado is present in the broccoli market with the variety REINA F1, which stands out for its unique late cycle compared to other varieties on the market. This makes REINA F1 easy to integrate into programs by combining it with earlier varieties for transplants. read more

Mandarin imports in Southeast Asia have experienced a significant increase in the 2023/24 season following two years of decline, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of the current season (July 2023 - May 2024), major importers in the region (excluding Vietnam) brought in just under 440,000 tons of mandarins, marking an 8% rise. read more

Danziger has inaugurated a new propagation and rooting facility in Colombia. This expansion involves the building of greenhouses that, as per the company, are outfitted with the most advanced technology currently available in the market. "These greenhouses boast a ceiling height of almost 9 meters, with the goal of... read more

Restrain has introduced their new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, which guarantees optimal preservation of potatoes by accurately applying and controlling Ethylene, a key natural plant hormone necessary for maintaining potato quality. Ethylene, a colorless gas found naturally in all plants, read more

Blackberry enthusiasts around the world can celebrate! NC State University alumna Lauren Redpath has achieved success by assisting in the development of the world's first seedless blackberry. read more

Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to raise the temperature of its freezers in order to reduce emissions. read more

Three different models from different manufacturers will supply stores in the Hanover area with electricity from here on, such as Kaufland. They will not only use electric trucks, but also fully electric refrigerated trailers. These are also from different manufacturers. read more

Customers from the grocery retail sector (LEH) and consumers nationwide can look forward to the fact that the Palatinate - with its particularly early favorable conditions for local apple and fruit cultivation - will once again have a traditional harvesting advantage over other cultivation areas this year. read more

Agrovision has secured US$100 million in funding to support the growth of its berry business and take advantage of the increasing demand for healthy snacking. The funding round, led by Aliment Capital and other investors including Steve Kaplan, Co-Founder of Oaktree Capital Management, values the company at... read more

This decline was partially offset by an increase in net revenue in the fresh products and value-added products segment, which was attributed to higher unit selling prices. read more

The automatic packaging and wrapping machinery market in Italy achieved a total turnover of €9.23 billion in 2023, representing an 8% increase compared to the previous year. read more