On June 27, Lexus Durian King in Hougang gave away 1,000kg of durians worth $15,000 in just 2.5 hours. The giveaway included premium Musang King and other varieties, attracting a long queue before the event began at 3pm. The stall, located at 1001 Upper Serangoon Road, initially offered $5. read more

The commercialization of Dolce Passione watermelons is in full swing, and with the current temperatures, demand is increasing both in Italy and abroad. The Consortium held a double presentation on July 11th: the first one in the fields at the "Sovrani Gabriele" agricultural company in Gualdo. read more

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has reported an increase in revenues and volumes for the second quarter of 2024. The carrier, which is owned by COSCO, saw its revenues reach US$2.26 billion, marking a 14.4% rise from the same quarter in 2023. Additionally, the company's total liftings for Q2 2024... read more

Maersk Air Cargo (MAC) has received its first of two new Boeing 777F aircraft. This marks the first Boeing 777 owned by a Danish airline. The delivery ceremony took place at Boeing's headquarters in Seattle, USA. Maersk Air Cargo is a subsidiary of the global logistics integrator, A.P. Moller - Maersk. read more

An "academy" to learn how to harvest fruit in the fields and have the opportunity to be hired by one of the most important cooperatives associated with Legacoop Romagna, CAB Massari in Conselice. This is the solution developed together with Randstad to meet at least part of the demand. read more

In a context of inheritance from the high inflation rates recorded in Spain in recent years, closing 2021 at 6.5%, 2022 at 5.7%, and 2023 at 3.1%, in 2023 the business strategy of... read more

The discussion about the implementation of a new regulatory decree for the banana subsector in the Canary Islands, which aims to address the current situation of fruit production and marketing, is ongoing. On July 10, representatives from the main professional agricultural organizations of the archipelago met to discuss this matter. read more

Columbus, Ohio is preparing for the last day of Cultivate. The show floor was bustling yesterday, and before we dive into the latest trends (which revolve around automation, automation, and automation), let's provide you with a sneak peek of the event. Cultivate is the premier event for the green industry, targeting growers. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez Uniwersytet Vermontu Larner College of Medicine oraz Uniwersytet Harvarda sugeruje, że spożycie ostrej papryki może wiązać się ze zmniejszeniem wskaźnika śmiertelności. Mustafa Chopan i profesor Benjamin Littenberg odkryli, że spożywanie ostrej, czerwonej papryki chili jest związane ze 13% read more

The unpredictable weather conditions have not affected cherry production at the Sant'Orsola cooperative. Despite the frequent rain during the blossoming period in the production areas, mainly located in Trentino and especially in Valsugana, producers were anticipating the worst. However, the use of anti-rain and anti-insect nets on most orchards helped protect the cherry crops. read more

The wetter weather this 2024 season is affecting Argentina's citrus sector, with lower volumes harvested and exported compared to last year. Some fruit is being redirected to the juice market, as the industry prioritizes sending high-quality fruit to markets, according to Jorge Amigo. read more

Ponad 600 wystawców z około 38 krajów i regionów już zarejestrowało się, aby zaprezentować swoje oferty na najważniejszym wydarzeniu związanym z świeżymi produktami spożywczymi w Azji. Asia Fruit Logistica powraca do Hongkongu w dniach 4-6 września 2024 roku, łącząc globalny biznes owocowo-warzywny i prezentując... read more

No longer just a popular fruit to eat, avocado is becoming a must-have ingredient in the beauty world. Vogue.it reports this, emphasizing how this food is increasingly present in the cosmetics sector, from products for the eye area. read more

A mixed picture emerges from the nearly 14,000 food products sold in Italian supermarkets and hypermarkets that highlight the presence of a beneficial ingredient on the label: the new edition of the Immagino Observatory by GS1 Italy, a semi-annual study monitoring phenomena of. read more

The localisms and micro-localisms are important assets for the Prestofresco brand (Crai client), which operates with 92 retail outlets distributed throughout the Northwest of the country, particularly in Piedmont, the region where the company, now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, is based. read more

On July 13th, French peach-nectarine producers staged a protest by dumping fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and the wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon. They were protesting against the sale of French products at "extremely low" prices. The entrance to the Auchan shopping center in Perpignan was blocked. "The red line has been crossed," according to the producers. read more

A team from San Ignacio de Loyola University (USIL) in Peru has developed an innovative coating using mandarin essential oil and other natural ingredients to protect Hass avocados from anthracnose fungus during post-harvest. This coating helps maintain the fruit's quality and... read more

Between May 1 and July 14, Georgia exported 4,500 tons of blueberries, generating a revenue of USD 26.2 million. The Ministry of Agriculture reported a 56% increase in export volume, amounting to an additional 1,600 tons, and a 53% rise in value, totaling an extra USD 9.1 million. read more

The Italian company Sfregola Materie Plastiche (SMP) offers an innovative primary packaging system designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Their range of new products caters to the needs of both fruit and vegetable growers and consumers, ensuring the efficiency of the entire supply chain. read more

A Russian state-operated news outlet has reported an initial agreement with North Korea to purchase apples, in an effort to make up for an expected shortfall in Russia's apple production this year. The details of the quantity and timeline of these imports have not been disclosed yet. read more