Food plays a significant role in shaping everyone's identity, and individuals born between 1997-2012, commonly referred to as Gen Z, are often called the "foodie generation." Gen Z is influenced in their food choices by various factors, with data indicating a preference for foods that promote health and well-being by providing energy and supporting overall wellness. read more

As of this week, the harvesting of the new QTee® pear crop is once again completed. Similar to many other varieties, it is an early season for us. For Fruithandel Wouters, this signals that the sorting process is now in full swing. "We are a bit ahead of schedule, but since the market is not yet saturated and there are still more summer fruits available, we are still in a good position." read more

China unveiled a comprehensive plan in early August 2024 to boost household consumption, emphasizing the crucial role of the consumer industry in economic recovery. With the property market facing challenges and exports declining, increasing consumer spending, particularly on services, has become essential. read more

Wartość eksportu andaluzyjskich awokado między styczniem a majem 2024 roku wzrosła o 9,8% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku i osiągnęła 185 258 000 euro. Pod względem wolumenu odnotowano wzrost o 11,9%, z całkowitą liczbą 54 397 ton w tym samym okresie. Wartość sprzedaży awokado za granicę. read more

W istotnej operacji, Dywizja Atlantycka Agencji ds. Walki z Narkotykami (DEA) ogłosiła skonfiskowanie bezprecedensowej ilości metamfetaminy przemytanej z Meksyku. Ta operacja stanowi największe przejęcie metamfetaminy dla dywizji, a także zajmuje trzecie miejsce pod względem wielkości. read more

Wspieranie zdrowego stylu życia jest kluczowym celem ambitnej Indyjskiej szkółki, Nutrifresh. Jednym ze sposobów osiągania tego celu jest uprawa warzyw przekąskowych SN!BS. "Dzieci uwielbiają kolory i kształty, a sprzedawcy zawsze są zainteresowani nowymi produktami. Rijk Zwaan jest moim zaufanym partnerem do wprowadzania nowości. read more

Sezon przechowywania kapusty właściwie dobiega teraz końca. "Możemy spojrzeć wstecz na udany sezon, w którym udało nam się osiągnąć rozsądne dobre ceny" - powiedział Martin Bolhuis z pośrednika Tuindersbelang z Warmenhuizen, który organizuje sprzedaż dla około 60 producentów kapusty. "Jakość
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Piet van Riemsdijk has been working at Geothermal Maasdijk in the Netherlands as a construction manager three days a week since March. "My role is to ensure that everything is technically sound in terms of construction. This involves constant consultation and coordination. Is everything attached?" read more

"We primarily manufacture food-safe packaging, with a focus on customized products that are specifically designed to meet our customers' requirements," says Tahsin Dag, founder and CEO of PAPACKS. The company, based in Cologne, provides eco-friendly food packaging that is free of plastic and made from renewable raw materials for fruits and vegetables. read more

The brand ‘Mango de Málaga’, owned by the Spain Tropical Association (AET), is steadily moving towards its third campaign since its launch, an origin recognition

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On 7 August 2014, Russia imposed a boycott on all fruit and vegetables from the EU, United States, Australia, Canada, and Norway. Ten years later, we are reflecting with some exporters. What do they remember most about the beginning of the Russian embargo? How significant was the impact, and will Russia... read more

Peruvian exporters of ginger and turmeric who ship to Europe are facing challenges this year due to production difficulties and increasing demand. The Asociación de Productores Agroindustriales y Servicios Múltiples (Apasem Foods), led by Peter Herrera, started cultivating ginger in 2013, but they are now struggling to meet the demand. read more

During the peak of the small fruit harvest season, Markus Tscholl, the coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige, gives a forecast on the summer apple production. "We anticipate beginning the harvest of apples like the Royal Gala around mid-August. Production is expected to be in line with the usual. read more

Węgrzech, the area dedicated to plum production has seen a slight reduction, now spanning approximately 5,776 hectares. Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg leads in production area, hosting nearly 30% of the nation's plum orchards. Together, Bács-Kiskun and Pest counties contribute to over 60% of the nation's plum production. read more

W czwartek, 8 sierpnia, odbyła się Globalna Konwencja Winogron z udziałem ponad 1,000 międzynarodowych uczestników i 60 firm sponsoringowych. Spotkanie zebrało dwie organizacje: Komitet Winogron Stołowych Związku Eksporterów Owoców Chile (ASOEX) oraz Stowarzyszenie Winogron... read more

Janusz Kawęczyński, the owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia around ten years ago had a significant effect on their business. Approximately 70% of their products were typically exported to Russia. "We used to export a lot of produce to Russia before the embargo," he said. read more

A village in Yongde County, Lincang City, in the southwest of Yunnan Province, China, offers a breathtaking sight: meticulously arranged rows of blooming Rosa chinensis, also known as the Chinese rose, spreading out like a sea of flowers. Despite its abundant germplasm resources, Yongde has long been read more

Located in the heart of Europe's nursery sector in Hazerswoude/Boskoop, PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt is the leading European garden plant retail and wholesale event. This unique trade fair, held twice a year, offers an unparalleled platform for growers, retailers, wholesalers, and garden centres to showcase their products. read more

On July 26, 2024, BC Tree Fruits Cooperative announced that its Board of Directors had unanimously determined that due to extremely low estimated fruit volumes, weather effects, and difficult market and financial conditions, the cooperative will not be able to effectively operate the business. read more

In Latvia, the cultivation of watermelons and melons is gaining recognition among growers, with watermelons weighing up to 15 kg now becoming more common in the country's climate. Emīls Nils Gaišprātis, a young cultivator, has successfully grown the Odisejs variety. read more