India: Kisanserv to open 250 new stores in Pune, Mumbai
Agritech startup Kisanserv plans to open 250 new retail stores in Mumbai and Pune over the next three years, with a focus on providing customers with high-quality fruits and vegetables at competitive prices. The company has already established 25 stores in these two cities. read more

"We've had little sun since February, so spring is late once again, and the strawberry production is slightly slower than usual and later than expected," says Jan van Genderen, owner of Royal Berry, a Dutch company specializing in growing and marketing strawberries. However, in mid-April, several days read more

For the past year, Agronorperú, a family-owned business that produces and markets bananas in the Peruvian province of Piura, has been following the Fairtrade certification guidelines. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life for their employees and the local community, while also placing emphasis on... read more

The blueberry, a representative crop of fruit growing in the Cuneo area, was the main focus of the conference that took place recently at Macfrut to present the results of the research project on Symbiotic Agriculture by Op Joinfruit from Verzuolo (CN) in collaboration with. read more

With the second day, yesterday the second edition of Red Planet, the immersive experience created by Macfrut and Agroterche, was concluded. In total, thirteen new tomato varieties were proposed in a taste panel consisting of over 130 "technical" production participants. read more

Kenya, a major avocado producer in Africa, is seeking to enhance collaboration with China in order to meet the strict food safety standards necessary for the Chinese market. This effort was emphasized by Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, during the 4th International Africa read more

The Department of Biological Science at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore (UVAS) organized a daylong seminar on the "Future Potential of Floriculture" and a "Floral Art Competition" at UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki. Credits: UVAS The Floral Art Competition included three categories... read more

Jingold, a global kiwi specialist, at Macfrut discussed the project on the efficient use of water resources, the management of which affects the qualitative parameters of fruits, with implications for the entire supply chain, up to the final consumer. read more

Sezon truskawek w Wielkiej Brytanii został opóźniony o dwa tygodnie z powodu zimnej pogody i zmniejszonego nasłonecznienia, co spowodowało wolniejszy rozwój owoców. Pierwsze znaczące zbiory są teraz planowane na koniec maja. Pomimo opóźnienia, warunki pozwoliły na stopniowy... read more

The Consortium for Sicilian IGP Oranges is participating in the two major industry fairs, Macfrut and Cibus, currently taking place in Emilia Romagna. This presence marks the end of a marketing and promotional season that the Consortium has tackled with great commitment, having to multiply its efforts. read more

For the past year, Agronorperú, a family-owned business that produces and markets bananas in the Peruvian province of Piura, has been following the guidelines of Fairtrade certification. Their aim is to improve the quality of life for their employees and the local community, while also focusing on... read more

Shelf-life preservation specialist Food Freshly is highlighting the benefits of its sulfite-free and preservative-free fresh produce preservation solutions at MacFrut, currently being held in Rimini this week. read more

A software platform adopted by Melon&Co has won an award in the agriculture category at the second annual C4DTI Digital Trade Awards. read more

Waitrose has announced that by 2035, it will be sourcing its British fruit and vegetables from farms that employ regenerative practices. read more

Camposol reports that the initial results of a new blueberry variety developed through its in-house genetic improvement program are showing promising outcomes. read more

Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, has urged the country's fresh produce industry to assist in 'feeding the world' while continuing to uphold its dedication to providing high-quality products. read more

Avocados Australia has officially entered the Indian market with cricket icon Brett Lee as its brand ambassador. This partnership is a major milestone for Australian avocados and the Indian fresh fruit market. read more

Coles has introduced a new recyclable paper packaging for mandarins, replacing the traditional plastic net bags. read more

Representatives of Australia's agriculture industries, including horticulture, have expressed their opposition to the Australian government's Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL) after the initial meeting of the Sustainable Biosecurity Funding Advisory Panel (SBFAP). read more

The price of medium-acidity apple juice concentrate has increased by 22.5% year-on-year to €1850/MT, which is 39.0% higher than the five-year average for April. These elevated prices are a result of a low apple crop in Poland, estimated by market sources to be no larger than 3.5 million tonnes. Poland is a significant apple juice producer for the industry. read more