After accompanying the Giro d’Italia caravan and showcasing itself in all stages of the country's most important cycling race, the incredible Wonderful® pick-up resumes its journey, marvelously customized to be recognizable at first glance by passersby. read more

During the summer period, peaches and nectarines are the undisputed queens of the fruit and vegetable department, as confirmed by their leading position in terms of value share for the category - around 10% in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel between June and August - on par with tomatoes, despite a 13% loss. read more

During the celebration of her 50th anniversary, co-owner An Beekenkamp of the family business Beekenkamp Group was appointed a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. This special royal honor was presented by Mayor B.R. Arends. An has been with the family business since 1974, which has developed over the years. read more

Floral delivery company The Bouqs Co. is testing a new concept of selling its arrangements at three California locations within Whole Foods stores. This partnership not only allows them to reach more customers but also helps address a significant challenge for Bouqs - same-day delivery. This initiative comes just before Mother's Day. read more

Zespri, the global kiwi producer, and Tesco have partnered to boost growth in the UK kiwifruit category by introducing fully branded Zespri SunGold packs. Leveraging their established collaboration, Zespri and Tesco are collaborating to raise awareness and market penetration. read more

Phalaenopsis Nursery Wooning Orchids from Bleiswijk (the Netherlands) has adopted a new company name and tagline: World of Orchids - Where Happiness Grows. Past and futureFollowing the takeover of Green '05 in 2021, the company's direction has gradually changed. It is now totally focused on read more

Imports of fresh apples to India have increased by over 70 percent during the first 9 months of the marketing year 2023/24 (July 2023 – June 2024) in comparison to the same period last year. It is projected that the imports will reach a record high of 510,000 metric tons. The rise in apple consumption in India is attributed to the continuous growth of the population. read more

Nowa Zelandia: ComCom wytacza sprawę przeciwko Foodstuffs North Island za blokowanie rywaliKomisja Handlu wytoczyła sprawę w Sądzie Wyższym w Wellington przeciwko Foodstuffs North Island, zarzucając, że operator supermarketów złożył antykonkurencyjne umowy dotyczące gruntów. read more

The EDEKA network in the southwest is one of the largest promoters of regional products between Lake Constance and the Moselle. At a local level, EDEKA retailers collaborate with producers in the immediate vicinity. An important component at the regional level is the regional programs of... read more

For the lemon, it has been a season to forget or, to put it better, in free fall, as we defined it in an article a few months ago (click here to read more). But now the damage is done and we must look ahead, as Sicilian producer Roberto Minioto states to IFN. read more

Wolumen soku pomarańczowego eksportowanego przez Brazylię w okresie części sezonu 2023/24 (od lipca/23 do maja/24) pozostaje poniżej tego zarejestrowanego w tym samym okresie poprzedniego sezonu. Według danych z Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 914,9 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, co stanowi spadek o 8,9%.

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported 914.9 thousand tons of orange juice, for a decrease of 8.9%. read more

Ostatnich tygodniach wysokie ceny ogórków zeszły w zeszłym tygodniu. Mediana ceny w tygodniu 24 wynosi 24,7 eurocentów za sztukę w FBT. Nadal jest to całkiem wysoka cena, powyżej pięcioletniej średniej. Ceny pomidorów oscylują wokół tej pięcioletniej średniej, z ceną za kilogram w luzie wynoszącą 60,5 eurocentów i 47,1 eurocentów. read more

Growing Kent & Medway has awarded £320,000 worth of vouchers to 13 businesses to collaborate with researchers in advancing sustainable innovation in horticulture and plant-based food production. The vouchers will support a variety of projects, including enhancing natural biological controls for spotted wing. read more

Inspections of avocados and mangoes in Michoacán, Mexico for export to the U.S. are currently suspended. This decision was made due to security concerns for personnel from the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) in Michoacán. The suspensions will continue until the security situation improves. read more

Fairtrade International released its 2023 Annual Report during its General Assembly, highlighting the organization's priorities and achievements, which include advancements in sustainability issues like addressing deforestation, human rights, and ensuring living incomes. Titled "Driving the fairness agenda," the report outlines the progress made in promoting fairness and ethical practices. read more

The onset of African temperatures, reaching highs of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), is a promising development for businesses in the sector. It is expected to positively influence the consumption of summer fruits, leading to increased demand. "Even though the watermelon season began 10 days earlier," stated... read more

Grace Park Kreiner, a New Zealand expat living in Germany, craved feijoas during her pregnancy. Her husband Simon surprised her with a $50 kilo of the fruit from an exotic fruit store as a first-anniversary gift. Despite their imperfect condition, the scent brought back cherished memories of her New Zealand home. read more

Relations between Europe and China are not always smooth, and following the announcement that the European Union will impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, it is likely that the Asian country will respond with equally protectionist measures. Initial reports suggest that these measures may include... read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni dużo mówi się o nowym zbiorze belgijskich gruszek. Grad, mróz i problemy z bakterią pseudomonas wpłynęły na potencjalne ilości. Gruszki Corina® również nie uniknęły tych problemów. Ta wczesna selekcja odmiany Conference jest na rynku do pierwszych Konferencji. read more

Meksyk utrwalił swoją pozycję jako światowy lider w eksporcie pomidorów, osiągając wartość celną w wysokości 2,988 miliarda dolarów, co stanowi historyczny rekord zgodnie z danymi Ministerstwa Gospodarki. read more