In this way, the company from Huelva, with headquarters and fields in Lepe, Seville, and Tordesillas, consolidates its position as a varietal breeder, following the magnificent results achieved during the last campaign, while adapting to the new challenges of a sector that is experiencing intense changes. read more

The enthusiasm of the exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. During the three days at the Rimini Expo Centre, there were 56,200 entries into the exhibition halls, representing a 13% increase in attendance compared to last year. read more

Driscoll's Maroc has started building a new berry processing plant situated strategically in the Loukkos agricultural hub, south of the city of Larache. The project, spearheaded by the global berry industry leader and top strawberry producer, brings significant added value to the northern region. read more

With over 200 thousand kiwifruit plants produced annually, "La Quercia" is one of the medium-small nurseries that prioritize precise and high-quality production. "We do not aim to achieve large numbers because we prefer to meticulously monitor every phase. We are a small business and distinguish ourselves thanks to our attention to detail and quality." read more

At Macfrut, Dole Italia presented its new exotic product line on which it is also investing in outdoor communication. read more

Po udanym wydarzeniu spotkań B2B między kupcami owoców i warzyw z dużych sieci handlowych oraz producentami, nowa edycja wydarzenia Fresh Food Leader zbliża się wielkimi krokami: "Spotkania biznesowe z kupcami dużych sieci handlowych obecnych w Polsce", Warszawa,... read more

Global warming could shorten the production cycles of fresh-cut products by 20%, affecting the quality and therefore the shelf life of the products. The alarm was raised by the Consortium for the Protection of Piana del Sele Igp Rocket, during the MacFrut event in Rimini. read more

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A strong team from VIP is present at Macfrut 2024. For the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, Italy remains the number 1 market, absorbing about 60 percent of the production. read more

UK: Waitrose honored with Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King

Waitrose has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine & Spirit Merchants to His Majesty King Charles III. It is the only Royal Warrant granted to a supermarket and among the first Warrants to be awarded. read more

The new Spanish onion harvest is experiencing a slow market due to an excess supply of early domestic production, which is competing with the typical imported batches available at this time. "In the last two years, for various reasons, the global onion supply has been lower than usual, and... read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a notable increase in wholesale onion prices in the Ukrainian market over the past week. The average small wholesale price has risen to 18 UAH/kg, which is approximately 45 US cents per kg. Interestingly, the highest prices have reached 22 UAH/kg. read more

A three-day event started with the meeting "The Pachino IGP Tomato between tradition and innovation," chaired by the President of the Consortium for the Protection of the Pachino IGP Tomato, Sebastiano Fortunato, with the participation, among others, of the Deputy Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy. read more

Greenhouse farmers in Albania are experiencing substantial losses in the sale of agricultural products this year, as in previous years. The early planting strategy implemented in January to take advantage of favorable market prices has not resulted in the anticipated benefits. Rising operational costs, such as... read more

The event will take place on June 18th and 19th at the prestigious convention hall of Hotel Salobreña, located in the charming city of Salobreña, Granada. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an exciting program that will include conferences. read more

In the heart of Miraflores, we visited a Metro supermarket. It was a large store with 2 floors. All the fresh produce was located on the 2nd floor. What stood out was the price difference between imported and local products. Click here to open the photo report. read more

That varietal innovation was at the center of Apofruitera's growth strategy was already clear, and in recent days, during Macfrut, the company further elaborated on the features of its project in a dedicated press conference (click here to learn more). Here are the key points highlighted. read more

The USDA has issued a news release for its Southern Region focusing on non-citrus fruits and nuts. One of the key findings includes the following results for avocados: Florida's utilized production in 2023 amounted to 10,550 tons, reflecting a decline of 41 percent from 2022. Additionally, the associated production value decreased by 25 percent. read more

Varietal innovation and communication, the ability to attract new consumers, and year-round marketing, with peaks even in summer: there are many changes in the apple category, and VOG - Home of apples is among the main protagonists of these new developments. read more

In the spirit of 60 years of bilateral relations between Kenya and the Netherlands, we are stepping back in time to delve into the history of our robust connections. The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) was established in 1996 by Kenyan growers and exporters of cut-flowers. 2024 will mark their 28th year of operation. read more