The largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, is aiming to establish a new standard for apples in stores by introducing a taste guide at the beginning of the topfruit season. read more

DP World is introducing a second weekly rail service to increase the rail capacity between its ports at London Gateway and Southampton. read more

The Chilean Blueberry Committee has introduced a new quality seal for its member growers to distinguish their product in the global market. The seal was revealed at the inaugural Blueberry Day, which took place at Hortifrut’s Virquenco farm to celebrate the official launch of the initiative. read more

"The harvest of the Exotic Red Kiwi began on September 23 in Basilicata and Emilia-Romagna," explains Cristina Fabbroni, technical director at Jingold. "After that, we will continue with the harvest in Latium, Piedmont, Veneto, and all other cultivation areas. We are reviewing the..." read more

Food Land Bremen acts as a network agency that supports startups and companies in food innovation processes. The platform connects innovative product ideas and business models with mentors and potential partners. It benefits from the expertise and experience of the. read more

The stabilization of the European market, especially in important countries like Germany and France, helped mitigate the effects of seasonally low demand. Conversely, geopolitical tensions led to logistical challenges, resulting in delays in deliveries. read more

Currently, various classifications are being used to categorize the taste of apples, which often differ significantly from each other. This has led to confusion among both consumers and retailers. The market is demanding standardization of these classifications. read more

Spain's Club of Protected Plant Varieties (CVVP) has expressed its approval of a Supreme Court ruling to reimburse a €5m fine that it had been required to pay as a result of a protracted legal battle with the Valencian grower association Ava-Asaja regarding the marketing of Nadorcott mandarins. read more

The Chinese supermarket chain Freshippo, which is part of the Alibaba Group, has recently reached a new agreement for direct sourcing. This deal involves the procurement of fresh and frozen fruit directly from two companies in Chile. read more