The 2023 balance sheet closes in a decidedly positive way for Apofruit, both for the member producers and for the cooperative. Despite a very challenging year, marked by unexpected events and great difficulties - including the flood in Romagna, among others - the numbers are positive. read more

Domestic strawberries clearly were the main player in the market. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium followed in terms of importance, but were all supplementary in nature. Availability was generally somewhat limited. According to the BLE, interest was sometimes favorable. read more

Serbia has maintained its position as a top cherry exporter in Europe, generating revenues of nearly €59 million from exporting 42,600 tons of cherries last year, according to the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS). The majority of these exports were sent to European Union countries, particularly. read more

A comprehensive digital platform for the Port of Long Beach, designed to expedite cargo deliveries nationwide, known as the Supply Chain Information Highway, is receiving additional funding from Governor Gavin Newsom's administration. The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)... read more

Since December 2021, we have been witnessing a phase of increasing fennel prices in the wholesale markets. Like all fruits and vegetables, these peak periods alternate with periods where prices stabilize at normal values, but in general, it can be said that in the. read more

Durian traders in Singapore have noticed a 20% decrease in supply due to severe weather conditions in Malaysia affecting the harvest season and the import of durians into Singapore. However, retail prices for durians have remained unaffected. read more

Freshfel Europe, on behalf of the European fresh produce sector, has submitted a response letter to the European Commission's proposal to reduce the budget for agricultural promotion policy by 281.7 million euros over the next three years, representing a total cut of over 50%. read more

iKN Italy, a leading company in managerial training and business event organization for over 35 years, updates the agenda for the 24th edition of the Retail Forum, the largest technological networking hub for the Retail world community, scheduled for October 30, 2024. read more

Venlo-based Fris-Co Fruit & Vegetables has joined the Dole group. The exporter based in Venlo has been exclusively targeting sales to Italian customers, including retailers, wholesalers, foodservice providers, and slicers, for the past 30 years. The business has now been sold to the Dole group by owner Sandra Bogaard. read more

In Ferreira do Alentejo, Beja, a 43-year-old person has been implicated in the theft of agricultural produce, which led to the seizure by the National Republican Guard (GNR) of one ton of melons and 60 kilograms of watermelon. The GNR's operation, which took place from Monday to Wednesday, aimed to... read more

Sabuja Sanatanpali Farmer Producer Company Limited (SSFPCL), Odisha's first floriculture-based farmer producer organization (FPO), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in Lucknow to promote research in. read more

Anna England from Elliot's Wholesale Nursery in Amberley has been named the 2024 Young Plant Producer of the Year. This prestigious award was presented at the awards dinner in Christchurch last night (July 10) and recognizes Anna's commitment and creativity in the plant production sector. read more

CFO Marjolein Frederickx has been appointed as the new CEO of Lidl for Belgium and Luxembourg, replacing Matúš Gála who is moving to the company's international headquarters in Germany. Source: retaildetail.eu Indian retailer DMart has reported a 17.5% increase in Q1. read more

The Moroccan government has lifted the export ban on potatoes and onions to Africa, which was initially put in place to combat rising domestic prices. This decision comes as a response to the difficulties experienced by local producers and exporters as a result of the previous restrictions. In order to regulate the exports, the Moroccan... read more

Ready-made salads have been in high demand for several years, and the more colorful they are, the more appealing they become. The growing trend towards fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles has increased the demand for convenient and ready-to-eat options, especially for quick lunches or on-the-go solutions. read more

Carlo Magni and Louise Beard from Forward Insight discuss with Chris White the most effective way to align future consumer preferences with the fresh fruits and vegetables they desire to consume. This strategy is successful in the kiwifruit and apple industries, among others. This combination of market knowledge and consumer insight is proving to be highly beneficial. read more

The new Conference pear crop in Belgium is looking promising this year. Weather conditions have been favorable, with adequate rainfall and temperatures conducive to fruit growth. There have been no major challenges reported so far, and growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest. read more

Long-standing relationships between growers worldwide have always been central to fruit production. read more

Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan will be participating in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong from 4-6 September. Prior to the event, the company will be hosting a sweet pepper (capsicum) seminar on the afternoon of 3 September at the World Expo in Room MR202. read more

Amazon's treatment of its suppliers has been brought to the forefront following comments from Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Mark White, who stated that the company's performance has significantly declined over the past year. read more