Red fruits are one of the first subsectors of the Spanish fruit and vegetable export industry. Strawberries are the main one, with an export of 246,308 tons and 700 million euros in 2023, followed by blueberries, with 75,508

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Some points of agreement with the industry include the necessity to protect the revenue generated by fresh produce markets and to improve their deteriorating infrastructure. However, there are also some contentious issues raised in the Competition Commission's preliminary report on its comprehensive investigation into the fresh produce sector. read more

Every summer it's the same: you go to your fruit shop or supermarket for a melon. You look at one and then another, you touch them, you tap them to see how they sound... but the truth is, until you open it, you have no idea how it's going to turn out. Do you want to get it right? Then take these tips into account

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Despar Nord, a retailer of the Despar, Eurospar, and Interspar brands in the Triveneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardia regions, in collaboration with the sustainable mobility platform Wecity Srl, has recently launched the "Travel Sustainably and Win" campaign, a virtuous initiative aimed at. read more

The documentary Reviving the Countryside, spearheaded by the young biologist and activist Diego García-Vega, premieres today on YouTube to seek common ground between agriculture and the climate emergency and showcase the stories. read more

Nowe badania wykazały, że 91% Brytyjczyków woli kupować brytyjskie wiśnie niż importowane z innych krajów. Wiśnie od dawna są częścią wspaniałego brytyjskiego lata, a w tym roku fani wiśni mają szczęście, ponieważ łagodna i deszczowa zima spowodowała, że sezon zaczął się wcześniej niż zwykle, a wiśnie... read more

In the fast-paced dynamics that govern the trade of fresh and perishable products, all processes are focused on maintaining high product quality standards from production, harvesting, and processing to delivery to partners such as large retail chain platforms and wholesalers. read more

Była minister rolnictwa Thoko Didiza została wybrana na przewodniczącą Zgromadzenia Narodowego podczas pierwszego posiedzenia Zgromadzenia Narodowego w piątek. Na jej miejsce Senzo Mchunu, minister Spraw Wodnych i Sanitariów, został mianowany pełniącym obowiązki ministra Rolnictwa, Reform Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich. read more

Premier Tech has announced that its exclusive biological active ingredients will now be consolidated under the AGTIV brand. "We are thrilled to reveal the merging of two of Premier Tech's top-tier brands: PRO-MIX growing media and AGTIV biological active ingredients. Our dedication to innovation remains unchanged. read more

Novosibirsk is a leader in the retail market for fruits and vegetables due to its large producers. The products available on local supermarket shelves often come from not only local greenhouses but also from other regions of Russia and sometimes from abroad. One of the most important players in the market is... read more

Bloom Fresh officially appoints Josep Jove Estiarte as the Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Estiarte has been serving as the interim CEO and Chief Innovation Officer since February 2024. With over 20 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, Estiarte initially joined AMFRESH. read more

A few weeks ago, the latest innovation on Aldi Süd's strawberry shelves, called Aldina, was introduced (reported by FreshPlaza.de). This delicious and long-lasting variety of strawberries is exclusively cultivated by a total of eleven producers from the Frutania Group, which are based in various locations. read more

Have you ever heard of rambutan? This tropical fruit, originating from Southeast Asia, is still largely unknown and, thanks to its very unique appearance, has piqued our interest. The main current producer country is Thailand. read more

There are many commercial sectors that use packaging to add value to their products, from fashion to accessories, not to mention the food sector. However, the fruit and vegetable sector continues to lag behind, almost not understanding the potential that a good packaging can offer. read more

When the challenge is to grow in the hearts of the Spanish audience, the response is full of energy: "Yes You Kanzi®". The outcome of the commercial season of Kanzi® that is about to end is very positive. read more

Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company focused on sustainably improving farmers' crop yields, recently attended Acorbat International 2024, the largest global banana growers' conference, in Mérida, Mexico. read more

Wyevale Nurseries' 2025 promotional catalog targeting retailers will debut at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week, showcasing a fresh new design and a wide range of British-grown plant introductions (June 2024). The nursery will be presenting some of its 14 new plant varieties. read more

The cherry harvesting season is currently taking place across most of Europe, and to ensure consumers receive the highest quality cherries, efficient and high-performing sorting lines are essential. However, it may not always be feasible to invest in new equipment, especially when launching new entrepreneurial ventures. read more

Nowa sezon ziemniaków rozpoczął się na Ukrainie, a producenci obniżają ceny. Na przełomie czerwca i lipca ceny spadły o prawie jedną czwartą w porównaniu do połowy maja. Monitorowanie przeprowadzone przez OBOZ.UA potwierdza ten trend, co potwierdzają również regionalni nabywcy. Początkowo, ziemniaki ze zbiorów 2024 roku sprzedawane były w średniej cenie UAH. read more

Agricultural producer from the Poltava region, Ukraine has been awarded a grant of $416,000 to develop horticulture and greenhouse farming. The funds are intended for expanding orchard areas and building new greenhouses, which will lead to the creation of new jobs. Specifically, $245,000 has been allocated for read more