The French cooperative Blue Whale®, with the apple season practically over, announced record turnover figures across all its markets. "This season has been defined by a good harvest both in terms of volume and quality," states Marc Peyres, commercial director at Blue Whale. "However, none of read more

Raport przedwyborczy przewiduje, że brytyjski sektor logistyczny znacząco się rozwinie, pod warunkiem poprawy gospodarki i wsparcia rządu. read more

The first trade fair of its kind nationwide in Germany was dedicated to the question: How can e-transformation be successful in delivery traffic? The exhibition, along with a supporting stage program, provided 800 invited guests with insights into the world of e-mobility. In total, nine manufacturers presented their electric trucks. read more

The report presents the foundations, goals, and measures of the Federal Government's policy in the field of nutrition and consumer health protection for the period from June 2020 to May 2024. In this regard, Federal Minister Özdemir explains: "Food connects and creates community." read more

Already at the beginning of March, the first stalks of the royal vegetable could be harvested for on-farm sales. Due to the extended season, Pfalzmarkt for Fruit and Vegetables eG is already drawing a first conclusion before the traditional finale of the German asparagus season on June 24. read more

Both Lidl Germany and Lidl Belgium had introduced the labeling, on the German discounter's website interested consumers could find extensive information material on the topic of sustainability labeling. read more

The fruit-breeding specialist Bloom Fresh has shared the results of its newest retail survey, "Building Value Through Grape Varieties," which illuminates consumer preferences in the US table grape market. read more

Sun World International has recently partnered with Giant Eagle in the US to launch an omnichannel marketing campaign promoting Autumncrisp brand table grapes. This collaboration aims to encourage shoppers to sample and buy Autumncrisp grapes at all Giant Eagle and Market District locations. read more

But every year around this time, the Federal Fruit Growing Specialist Group reports, there are people and organizations who want to spoil the enjoyment of strawberries for consumers. Is that justified? In Germany, there are numerous family businesses that produce and sell strawberries. read more

In the energy sector, emissions had actually decreased by 17%, primarily due to increased electricity generation from solar and wind energy sources, resulting in less coal being burned. Additionally, during the reporting period, less natural gas was consumed for heating residential and commercial buildings. As a result, read more

Hort Innovation has made available the most up-to-date and comprehensive consumer data on Australian fruits, vegetables, and nuts through a new platform called Hort IQ. read more

The 2023/2024 season marks a significant change, as Hortgro, the industry association of deciduous producers, has expanded its market development to new regions such as the USA, India, and the Middle East. This strategic move aims to further penetrate the markets. read more

Stacked Farm's first fully automated robotic vertical farm on the Gold Coast, Australia has reached full production as the company looks to expand further. read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has released its post-harvest crop estimate for the 2024 season, forecasting an 11 percent decrease in TCEs (tray carton equivalents) for export. read more

W Ukrainie, znacząca część magazynów warzywnych nie posiada odpowiedniego sprzętu do przechowywania i suszenia cebuli, jak zauważył Pavlo Bułhakow, ekspert konsultant do spraw przechowywania owoców i warzyw. Zauważa, że choć niektóre magazyny są wyposażone zgodnie z właściwymi praktykami przechowywania, inne działają... read more

After more than six weeks of trial, the jury of the West Palm Court in Florida found the banana giant Chiquita liable for the deaths of eight of the nine victims killed years ago by the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia - AUC). read more

"The UK took the initiative in celebrating the first National Florist Day on June 8th, and it was a fantastic success! Over 1000 florists from the UK and Ireland participated, coming together to create a day that gained significant traction and saw a high level of consumer engagement. In fact, some..." read more

The Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) has released impressive data on Chile's fruit exports in its latest bulletin. Between January and April 2024, Chile exported nearly 1.5 million tons of fruits, reaching a record value of $4.44 billion FOB. This represents a 3.8% increase in volume and a 7.2% increase in value compared to the previous period. read more

The third most consumed crop in the world (source: FAO) celebrated its first international day on May 30, 2024. In France, the potato sector gathered at the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, communication campaigns were organized by CNIPT throughout the country. Sarah Taleb, in read more

Holland Scherming and Alumat Zeeman have teamed up to introduce two new screen components aimed at maximizing energy savings, reducing installation time, and lowering CO2 emissions: Smart Leading Edge and Smart Closing Edge. Smart Leading Edge is a screen profile designed to enhance light and energy efficiency. read more