During the construction of the approximately 1,100 m2 market in the west of Braunschweig, which is scheduled to open in spring 2025, primarily materials and components that can be reused or recycled will be used to promote a sustainable circular economy. read more

Eksport chilijskich winogron stołowych ma osiągnąć 62 miliony kartonów (8,2 kg) w sezonie 2023/24, co oznacza niewielki wzrost w porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym łącznym eksportem wynoszącym 60,5 miliona kartonów, według danych z Chilean Grape Committee, przekazanych przez Frutas de Chile. Ze względu na rosnące zapotrzebowanie na rynku amerykańskim, spodziewa się, że. read more

The New Zealand apple company, Rockit Global, has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda Franchise. read more

Australasia's only award that acknowledges excellence in branding and marketing within the fresh produce industry - the prestigious Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA) - will once more celebrate innovative and creative marketers who execute impactful campaigns in a sustainable manner. read more

"In an era of globalization and artificial intelligence, we advocate for local craftsmanship," says Nancy Montealegre, co-founder and Director of Sales and Strategic Alliances at Montehappy. Montehappy is a Colombian manufacturer of handmade ecological pots and baskets for indoor use that not only aims to read more

The 2024 Heze Peony International Communication Forum was recently held in Heze, Shandong province on April 12. Running in conjunction with the municipality's annual Heze International Peony Cultural Tourism Festival until May 15, the forum brought together scholars, diplomats, and media representatives from both. read more

UK: Tesco is facing scrutiny over an 'Amazon-style' fee for online suppliers. The UK's supermarket regulator is closely monitoring Tesco's implementation of this fulfillment fee. The Grocery Code Adjudicator has been keeping a close eye on the situation. read more

Ostatnio pierwsze grono nowozelandzkich gruszek PiqaBoo® trafiło do Chin. "Popyt i ekscytacja nadal rosną, gdy coraz więcej konsumentów próbuje tej pięknej i pysznej gruszki. Wolumeny zwiększają się z roku na rok, a licencjobiorcy są podekscytowani możliwościami rozwoju rynku dla tej wyjątkowej odmiany." read more

Namibia, with minimal commercial avocado production in its agronomic landscape, experienced a rise in avocado imports. In the last quarter of the previous year, imports reached 889 tonnes valued at over N$16.4 million. This marked a notable increase from the previous 756 tonnes, worth N$14.5 million. read more

The municipality of Bergamo is planning an intervention worth over 17 million euros for the city's fruit and vegetable market. read more

Od początku 2024 roku, urzędnicy kontroli kwarantanny fitosanitarnej Federalnej Służby Rosselkhoznadzor w regionie Zabajkalskim monitorowali 30 070 ton owoców cytrusowych, w tym pomelo - 9 900 ton, mandarynki - 14 700 ton, cytryny - 3 600 ton, pomarańcze - 1 800 ton, i... read more

The watermelon season is about to start and within the supply chain, there is a moderate sense of optimism, stemming from the particularly positive trends of recent years both in terms of prices and consumption. Clearly, this is for what is perhaps the most weather-dependent product of all. read more

Orogel is the leading producer for the Italian retail market with a 67% market share under the company brand and co-packer activity for various retailers' private labels. This information is communicated by the company, which has been active for over 50 years in the production and marketing of frozen vegetables, fresh fruit, and... read more

Robert van Ooijen from Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit says that it took some time for this year's strawberry supply to increase at the Belgian auctions. He makes daily morning purchases at BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten for his Dutch clients. "Besides Sonata and Sonsation, more Elsanta is now entering the. read more

Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27. read more

Wynikający z ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, grusz i owoców pestkowych częściowo zostały uszkodzone, raportują analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały. read more

Mangoes from West Africa will soon be arriving in Europe. The harvesting started on April 12th in Ivory Coast, and the first containers transported by MSC are expected to arrive at European ports (Dunkirk, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and London) from week 18. After a difficult start to the 2024 campaign, with a read more

Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, attended a luncheon organized by the Ibero-American Business Council Alliance (CEAPI), chaired by Núria Vilanova. During his visit to Spain, the Costa Rican minister emphasized that Costa Rica is a trustworthy partner for investments,... read more

The next edition of Macfrut, scheduled from 8 to 10 May 2024 at the Rimini Expo Centre, will be enriched by two important events dedicated to the potential of digital technology serving the fruit and vegetable sector. The events are organized by QGS, Talea Consulting, and B2A, three companies. read more

In week 17, the first early cherries from Spain became available at the Vienna Wholesale Market. "The demand is still relatively low, partly due to the cold and rainy weather. The prices per kilo are currently quite high, ranging from 15–16 euros. However, as the supply increases, we can expect the prices to adjust accordingly." read more