It is the apple that reigns as the queen of biodiversity on Italian tables with almost 1400 varieties, ahead of peaches with around 1300, and pears with more than 600. This emerges from an analysis by Coldiretti, on the occasion of the World Biodiversity Day which is celebrated. read more

Fresh fruits and vegetables at ALDI are 11% cheaper in price paid compared to the Spanish market average, according to data from the consultancy firm Kantar Worldpanel as of the end of April. In recent months, the company has intensified its periodic review of its

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced a decision that hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays like Hi-Cane, may continue to be used in New Zealand. Initially under review by the EPA as a carcinogen, the authority has now reversed this decision. read more

As a leading company in the fruits and vegetables market, SanLucar is a service partner of the VfB Stuttgart football club from this current Bundesliga season. The premium brand is now expanding its collaboration with the club. read more

Container shipping has seen a remarkable improvement in financial performance, going from a net loss of US$700 million in the last quarter of 2023 to a net income of US$5.4 billion in the early months of the current year. This turnaround is credited to diversions around the Red. read more

Moroccan tomato producers have recently faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) pointing to three French agricultural groups as responsible for these actions. COMADER has stated its willingness to collaborate within the framework of these occurrences. read more

Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce thanks to factors such as a favorable climate and a long growing season. During periods when fresh produce cannot be actively grown and harvested, growers could benefit from diversifying their income streams through value-added markets. read more

With the arrival of the first yellow onions in week 20, this year's marketing season for Italian onions has officially kicked off. "Unlike last year, where we could only save a fraction, about 30 percent, of the total harvest volume, the signs for this season are particularly good. The first read more

This year, no major weather hazards have been reported in the different European production basins. While drought is still affecting Catalonia and Roussillon, the spring rains are expected to ensure adequate water volumes for irrigation during the summer. This comes after three years (2020, 2021, and 2022) of... read more

Despite the significant growth in the fresh convenience sector, frozen fruits and vegetables remain highly popular in the DACH region. Switzerland, in particular, has a strong preference for frozen food, not only in retail but also in the gastronomy sector. This has helped to strengthen the regional market. read more

The comparison between the retail world and the production world can offer very interesting insights to understand some dynamics of our sector. And that's what happened during the last Macfrut, at the conference "Together to live the change", organized by La Grande Bellezza. read more

SanLucar has been a service partner of VfB Stuttgart since the current Bundesliga season. The fresh produce brand is now expanding its collaboration in professional sports with partnerships as a Freshness Partner of the Berlin Ladies Open and Boss Open in Stuttgart, which will take place in June. read more

For a few weeks now, summer fruits have been taking up space both in wholesale market stands and in the fresh produce departments of organized retail. After the initial enthusiasm, a physiological decline was feared, but fortunately this has not been the case. In fact, seasonal fruits: read more

The Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) has reported that the area of protected agriculture planted in Mexico reached 47,252 hectares in 2021, marking a 1.8% increase compared to the previous year. Various cultivation methods within this sector allow for controlled... read more

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., a global container liner shipping company, has announced its consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. First Quarter 2024 highlights Net income for the first quarter was $92 million (compared to a net loss of $58 million in the first read more

McDonald's has brought back its sweet potato-flavored ice cream in Singapore, which was initially introduced in Hong Kong in 2016. This distinctive dessert is part of a limited-time menu and includes the chain's traditional soft-serve ice cream combined with the unique taste of purple sweet potatoes, famous for their vibrant violet color. read more

Anthony Christiaanse has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dümmen Orange. He succeeds Hugo Noordhoek Hegt, who has been leading the company since 2019. Noordhoek Hegt will continue to be closely involved with the company as a member of the Supervisory Board. Additionally, Carola de read more

On May 16th in Rionegro, Antioquia, a workshop focused on the environmental sustainability of floriculture took place, organized by Asocolflores in partnership with Cornare. This event, aimed at all flower-growing companies, both affiliated and non-affiliated, featured participants including read more

The exclusive Breva fig campaign will start in just a few weeks. "Breva figs are the equivalent of extra-early fruit in other species. In Spain, the main production area is Alicante, although there is also significant production in Extremadura," says Francisco Balas from Higos Fiki. read more

This week, HortiAsia 2024 started at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with horticultural suppliers, numerous flower companies are showcasing their products to the Thai market and international visitors. Among the key figures present are Kuno Jacobs from Nova Exhibitions and Mirjam Boekestein from Dutch Greenhouse Delta. read more