Moroccan tomato producers have recently faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) pointing to three French agricultural groups as responsible for these actions. COMADER has stated its willingness to collaborate within the framework of these occurrences. read more

Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce thanks to factors such as a favorable climate and a long growing season. During periods when fresh produce cannot be actively grown and harvested, growers could benefit from diversifying their income streams through value-added markets. read more

With the arrival of the first yellow onions in week 20, this year's marketing season for Italian onions has officially kicked off. "Unlike last year, where we could only save a fraction, about 30 percent, of the total harvest volume, the signs for this season are particularly good. The first read more

This year, no major weather hazards have been reported in the different European production basins. While drought is still affecting Catalonia and Roussillon, the spring rains are expected to ensure adequate water volumes for irrigation during the summer. This comes after three years (2020, 2021, and 2022) of... read more

Despite the significant growth in the fresh convenience sector, frozen fruits and vegetables remain highly popular in the DACH region. Switzerland, in particular, has a strong preference for frozen food, not only in retail but also in the gastronomy sector. This has helped to strengthen the regional market. read more

The comparison between the retail world and the production world can offer very interesting insights to understand some dynamics of our sector. And that's what happened during the last Macfrut, at the conference "Together to live the change", organized by La Grande Bellezza. read more

SanLucar has been a service partner of VfB Stuttgart since the current Bundesliga season. The fresh produce brand is now expanding its collaboration in professional sports with partnerships as a Freshness Partner of the Berlin Ladies Open and Boss Open in Stuttgart, which will take place in June. read more

For a few weeks now, summer fruits have been taking up space both in wholesale market stands and in the fresh produce departments of organized retail. After the initial enthusiasm, a physiological decline was feared, but fortunately this has not been the case. In fact, seasonal fruits: read more

The Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) has reported that the area of protected agriculture planted in Mexico reached 47,252 hectares in 2021, marking a 1.8% increase compared to the previous year. Various cultivation methods within this sector allow for controlled... read more

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., a global container liner shipping company, has announced its consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. First Quarter 2024 highlights Net income for the first quarter was $92 million (compared to a net loss of $58 million in the first read more

McDonald's has brought back its sweet potato-flavored ice cream in Singapore, which was initially introduced in Hong Kong in 2016. This distinctive dessert is part of a limited-time menu and includes the chain's traditional soft-serve ice cream combined with the unique taste of purple sweet potatoes, famous for their vibrant violet color. read more

Anthony Christiaanse has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dümmen Orange. He succeeds Hugo Noordhoek Hegt, who has been leading the company since 2019. Noordhoek Hegt will continue to be closely involved with the company as a member of the Supervisory Board. Additionally, Carola de read more

On May 16th in Rionegro, Antioquia, a workshop focused on the environmental sustainability of floriculture took place, organized by Asocolflores in partnership with Cornare. This event, aimed at all flower-growing companies, both affiliated and non-affiliated, featured participants including read more

The exclusive Breva fig campaign will start in just a few weeks. "Breva figs are the equivalent of extra-early fruit in other species. In Spain, the main production area is Alicante, although there is also significant production in Extremadura," says Francisco Balas from Higos Fiki. read more

This week, HortiAsia 2024 started at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with horticultural suppliers, numerous flower companies are showcasing their products to the Thai market and international visitors. Among the key figures present are Kuno Jacobs from Nova Exhibitions and Mirjam Boekestein from Dutch Greenhouse Delta. read more

Collaboration focused on taste, fun, and health between Euro Company and Mirabilandia. Until October, Semplicemente Frutta, the brand dedicated to dried fruit without added sugars, offers the opportunity to visit the largest amusement park in Italy at a discounted price. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is sponsoring The Flower Trends Forecast 2024. Since 2009, International Floral Distributors (IFD) has managed and published The Flower Trends Forecast, providing floral retailers with invaluable insights into consumer trends affecting the industry. read more

When consumers go to the grocery store, they expect their produce, such as broccoli, to appear, feel, and taste fresh. This expectation drives University of Florida scientist Tie Liu to research methods for preserving the freshness of vegetables. In a recently published study, Liu and his team examined the physiological and... read more

A new weapon against the sworn enemy of potatoes: the click beetles. It's called S.PA.D.E. and it's actually a research project. It was conducted by Ri.Nova, which has worked closely with the University of Ferrara and six other partners (with Agripat as the lead partner) over the last year and a half. read more

BASF | Nunhems brought together last Thursday, May 16, around a hundred professionals from the lettuce production and marketing sector in a meeting titled 'The best solution for the read more