Have you ever heard of rambutan? This tropical fruit, originating from Southeast Asia, is still largely unknown and, thanks to its very unique appearance, has piqued our interest. The main current producer country is Thailand. read more

There are many commercial sectors that use packaging to add value to their products, from fashion to accessories, not to mention the food sector. However, the fruit and vegetable sector continues to lag behind, almost not understanding the potential that a good packaging can offer. read more

When the challenge is to grow in the hearts of the Spanish audience, the response is full of energy: "Yes You Kanzi®". The outcome of the commercial season of Kanzi® that is about to end is very positive. read more

Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company focused on sustainably improving farmers' crop yields, recently attended Acorbat International 2024, the largest global banana growers' conference, in Mérida, Mexico. read more

Wyevale Nurseries' 2025 promotional catalog targeting retailers will debut at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week, showcasing a fresh new design and a wide range of British-grown plant introductions (June 2024). The nursery will be presenting some of its 14 new plant varieties. read more

The cherry harvesting season is currently taking place across most of Europe, and to ensure consumers receive the highest quality cherries, efficient and high-performing sorting lines are essential. However, it may not always be feasible to invest in new equipment, especially when launching new entrepreneurial ventures. read more

Nowa sezon ziemniaków rozpoczął się na Ukrainie, a producenci obniżają ceny. Na przełomie czerwca i lipca ceny spadły o prawie jedną czwartą w porównaniu do połowy maja. Monitorowanie przeprowadzone przez OBOZ.UA potwierdza ten trend, co potwierdzają również regionalni nabywcy. Początkowo, ziemniaki ze zbiorów 2024 roku sprzedawane były w średniej cenie UAH. read more

Agricultural producer from the Poltava region, Ukraine has been awarded a grant of $416,000 to develop horticulture and greenhouse farming. The funds are intended for expanding orchard areas and building new greenhouses, which will lead to the creation of new jobs. Specifically, $245,000 has been allocated for read more

After accompanying the Giro d’Italia caravan and showcasing itself in all stages of the country's most important cycling race, the incredible Wonderful® pick-up resumes its journey, marvelously customized to be recognizable at first glance by passersby. read more

During the summer period, peaches and nectarines are the undisputed queens of the fruit and vegetable department, as confirmed by their leading position in terms of value share for the category - around 10% in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel between June and August - on par with tomatoes, despite a 13% loss. read more

During the celebration of her 50th anniversary, co-owner An Beekenkamp of the family business Beekenkamp Group was appointed a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. This special royal honor was presented by Mayor B.R. Arends. An has been with the family business since 1974, which has developed over the years. read more

Floral delivery company The Bouqs Co. is testing a new concept of selling its arrangements at three California locations within Whole Foods stores. This partnership not only allows them to reach more customers but also helps address a significant challenge for Bouqs - same-day delivery. This initiative comes just before Mother's Day. read more

Zespri, the global kiwi producer, and Tesco have partnered to boost growth in the UK kiwifruit category by introducing fully branded Zespri SunGold packs. Leveraging their established collaboration, Zespri and Tesco are collaborating to raise awareness and market penetration. read more

Phalaenopsis Nursery Wooning Orchids from Bleiswijk (the Netherlands) has adopted a new company name and tagline: World of Orchids - Where Happiness Grows. Past and futureFollowing the takeover of Green '05 in 2021, the company's direction has gradually changed. It is now totally focused on read more

Imports of fresh apples to India have increased by over 70 percent during the first 9 months of the marketing year 2023/24 (July 2023 – June 2024) in comparison to the same period last year. It is projected that the imports will reach a record high of 510,000 metric tons. The rise in apple consumption in India is attributed to the continuous growth of the population. read more

Nowa Zelandia: ComCom wytacza sprawę przeciwko Foodstuffs North Island za blokowanie rywaliKomisja Handlu wytoczyła sprawę w Sądzie Wyższym w Wellington przeciwko Foodstuffs North Island, zarzucając, że operator supermarketów złożył antykonkurencyjne umowy dotyczące gruntów. read more

The EDEKA network in the southwest is one of the largest promoters of regional products between Lake Constance and the Moselle. At a local level, EDEKA retailers collaborate with producers in the immediate vicinity. An important component at the regional level is the regional programs of... read more

For the lemon, it has been a season to forget or, to put it better, in free fall, as we defined it in an article a few months ago (click here to read more). But now the damage is done and we must look ahead, as Sicilian producer Roberto Minioto states to IFN. read more

Wolumen soku pomarańczowego eksportowanego przez Brazylię w okresie części sezonu 2023/24 (od lipca/23 do maja/24) pozostaje poniżej tego zarejestrowanego w tym samym okresie poprzedniego sezonu. Według danych z Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 914,9 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, co stanowi spadek o 8,9%.

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported 914.9 thousand tons of orange juice, for a decrease of 8.9%. read more

Ostatnich tygodniach wysokie ceny ogórków zeszły w zeszłym tygodniu. Mediana ceny w tygodniu 24 wynosi 24,7 eurocentów za sztukę w FBT. Nadal jest to całkiem wysoka cena, powyżej pięcioletniej średniej. Ceny pomidorów oscylują wokół tej pięcioletniej średniej, z ceną za kilogram w luzie wynoszącą 60,5 eurocentów i 47,1 eurocentów. read more