Happy Chop - Tearless Onions have returned to Woolworths stores in May 2024 following a successful trial in New South Wales and Victoria last year. read more

Spotlight on the new exotic fruit line. With a completely revamped stand, Dole Italy is ready to welcome visitors at Macfrut (Hall B3, stand 75). read more

The retail project of the Gambardella Group (VéGé) was established in 2006 and currently consists of 126 Gran Risparmio branded stores, all operating under franchise agreements. The stores are located in the regions of Lazio, Molise, Abruzzo, Campania, Puglia, Calabria, and Basilicata, with sizes ranging from 250 to 1,500 square meters. read more

The Philippine ag-tech start-up Mayani has recently received new investment from Ninjacart, a company backed by Walmart in India, through its venture funding arm, NinjaVentures. This strategic partnership involves Ninjacart providing capital, as well as its advanced supply chain technology and advisory services, to support Mayani's growth. read more

"The data confirms it: what most distinguishes the varietal appearance of Nunhems watermelon is its organoleptic quality. We have seen that this is precisely what has allowed a strong penetration into all the markets where the seedless midi has arrived." Matteo Bano, account manager read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for April 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 0.3% compared to 2023, reaching -674,616 tons, while pear stocks saw a significant increase of 16.3% to reach 135,589 tons. In the USA, apple stocks... read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. The red spring onion production from Calabria is also starting. Low temperatures are slowing down the demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to finish, and the first ones are on their way. read more

The retail project of the Gambardella Group (VéGé) was established in 2006 and currently has 126 Gran Risparmio branded stores, all operated through franchising. These stores are located in Lazio, Molise, Abruzzo, Campania, Puglia, Calabria, and Basilicata, with retail spaces ranging from 250 to 1,500 square meters. read more

Made in Nature, the project dedicated to organic fruits and vegetables by Cso Italy and financed by the European Union, will be on stage at Macfrut 2024 for the third time (Cso Bio-Made in Nature, B1-115). The project will also be covered by LifeGate. Participating companies include Brio, Canova, Ceradini, Conserve Italia Orogel, and others. read more

"The data confirms it: what mainly distinguishes the varietal aspect of Nunhems watermelon is the organoleptic quality. We have seen that this is precisely what has allowed a strong penetration into all markets where the seedless midi has arrived." Matteo Bano, account manager read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. Also starting is the production of red spring onions from Calabria. Low temperatures are slowing down the growth in demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to end, and the first ones are on their way. read more

The depreciation of the yen to near-historic lows in recent months has caused a rise in the cost of imported fruits in the first quarter of 2024, as stated by an analysis of data from Japan's Ministry of Finance. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ceny nowych cebul w Uzbekistanie i Tadżykistanie są szokująco niskie dla lokalnych producentów warzyw. Dla kiedyś drogiego wczesnego zbioru warzyw, hurtownicy płacą znikomą cenę 10-12 centów amerykańskich za kilogram. I to za wysokiej jakości, przebrane i spakowane produkty. Rolnicy read more

Thirty or so members scattered between Puglia, Calabria, and especially Basilicata (the core of the production territories), with a few members in Abruzzo for the commercialization of fennel, the flagship product. From advertising on Rai to presence at Fruit Logistica, Primo Sole is... read more

EastFruit reports a notable increase in global ginger prices in the past month, leading to a surge in demand for this formerly exotic, now regionally popular ingredient. In Eastern Europe, ginger has become a key element in the growing tea culture and has also expanded its use in culinary applications. read more

Spotlight on the Alegra Group (Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) which will present at Macfrut (Hall D3, booth 115) the products of the upcoming summer campaign and a series of innovative proposals, from the first range to high-service content solutions. Nectarines and cherries in the foreground. read more

Market analysts from EastFruit have pointed out Ukraine's remarkable growth in the global frozen raspberry market. In the past year, Ukraine has become one of the top five largest exporters of frozen raspberries to the United States, surpassing all other non-American suppliers. read more

During a chat at the VIII Meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Economic and Technical Cooperation between Peru and China (COMIXTA), both countries agreed to streamline their procedures in order to complete the access of additional Peruvian agricultural products. read more

According to Ifco, Dr. Grams is an experienced top manager with extensive experience in the areas of digitization and innovations. He will lead Ifco's digital transformation, drive the development of new digital products, and enhance customer benefits. read more

According to Ifco, Dr. Grams is an experienced top manager with extensive experience in the areas of digitalization and innovations. He will lead Ifco's digital transformation, drive the development of new digital products, and increase customer value. read more