The National Association of Berry Exporters of Mexico (Aneberries), comprising 40 partners producing blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, is dedicated to promoting the consumption of these fruits in both domestic and international markets. The association aims to enhance the read more

Vineland, a research and innovation center, believes that roadmaps offer an opportunity to explore a spectrum of topics. Vineland has developed several roadmaps for industry partners, focusing on understanding the economic, sustainability, social, and technological needs and challenges they face. read more

Mączniak rzekomy (Peronospora effusa) jest jedną z najczęstszych chorób grzybowych, które atakują szpinak. Może on spowodować znaczne szkody, zwłaszcza podczas wiosny i jesieni. Ten grzyb ciągle ewoluuje, a nowe odmiany zdolne do atakowania odmian komercyjnych nadal pojawiają się na całym świecie. read more

In April, the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO (large-scale retail trade) is still struggling in terms of sales, with vegetables and high-quality ready-to-eat products (IV-V gamma) having the most impact on the overall results. Among the most important categories in the month, there is a clear difficulty with strawberries (affected by unstable weather), while... read more

Today opens the first Esselunga supermarket in the whole of Romagna; so far, the nearest stores were in the Bologna area. The Pioltello branch of the store is located in the area of Via Antica Milizia in Ravenna and, as reported by ravennatoday.it, it is located close to the. read more

On May 15, 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director of Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term. Iversen is the first woman to hold the Presidency since the Federation was established in 1952. She succeeds Dr. Fady Gemayel, co-owner and. read more

"No patents on seeds!" has appealed against the decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) to uphold the patent on lettuce (EP2966992). Despite being derived from conventional breeding methods, the patent was not revoked by the EPO's Opposition Division following a hearing in February. read more

On May 15, 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director of Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term. Iversen is the first woman to hold the Presidency since the Federation was established in 1952. She succeeds Dr. Fady Gemayel, co-owner and ... read more

EastFruit analysts have noted a deterioration in the export situation for these products from Uzbekistan. Starting from May 14, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers in the country has made it mandatory for the previously recommended prices for fruits and vegetables, which can be found through a specific link, to now act as the minimum prices... read more

AgroLife®, the revolutionary solution that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables from Smurfit Kappa, has been awarded as one of the '100 Best Ideas of the Year'

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At Macfrut, "Mago," the Italian branch of the Polish multinational company, presented a method to extend the shelf life of fruit by a third in a natural way, directly at the point of sale. "This display stand absorbs ethylene through a series of slots along the metal profile of the frame. It purifies." read more

The Murcia region has started the Spanish organic stone fruit season "a few weeks earlier than in previous years. The campaign began at the beginning of May in the Calasparra production zone in the Murcia region, where our grower Antonio produces our full range of organic stone fruit. read more

Naturizia, a brand of the Almeda company, is launching a new range of ready-to-eat salads for modern distribution, called Terra Mia, with the slogan "Wherever you go, excellence you find." There are three varieties available in 150-gram bowls that showcase some PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products from three regions: Sicily (Tomatoes), read more

Indian importers have recently received large shipments of avocados from Western Australia, with a significant portion coming from Delroy Orchards in the Southern Forests region. More than 320 tonnes of avocados, worth over $1.6 million, have been exported after the removal of a 30 percent tariff. read more

Last week, the first peach and nectarine harvests began in Extremadura, where this season's stone fruit production is expected to reach around 250,000 tons. This amount is 22% below its potential of 320,000 tons, as reported by the Extremadura Fruit Growers Association (Afruex). read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has launched the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing nearly 100 Vietnamese items in its stores. These include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the wide selection of Vietnamese agricultural products. read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon about 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor the markets. I noticed that rhubarb was mainly coming from Germany at that time, so I thought it would be interesting. read more

W Australii sektor awokado boryka się z poważnymi wyzwaniami, z nadmierną podażą powodującą gwałtowny spadek cen. Koszty produkcji, w tym fracht, praca, chemikalia oraz różne opłaty, znacząco wzrosły, zmuszając niektórych rolników do wycięcia swoich drzew awokado. Ron Blundell, read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon around 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor market trends. At that time, I observed that rhubarb was primarily coming from Germany, so I thought it would be interesting." read more

Avolution Lab continues to lead in the development of international projects that have a significant impact on the avocado sector. "At the latest meeting of Avolution Lab partners, we assessed the progress of the Avoguys and Avoreca projects, both of which have been successfully launched in the market." read more