This year, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is starting the domestic apple harvest particularly early. Due to the very good fruit set and the challenging weather conditions experienced so far this season, Pfalzmarkt growers - who specialize in apple and fruit cultivation - are expecting a good apple harvest. read more

With a stand at the central market hall and an expanding delivery service for restaurants, hotels, and various communal catering services, Lindner is one of the key players in Frankfurt's fresh produce market. Despite the perceived decrease in purchasing power and occasional price fluctuations, the company continues to thrive. read more

Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce, reported their second quarter results today. In Q2, the Group's net sales were €22.3 billion, up 0.7% at constant exchange rates and up 1.2% at actual exchange rates. Q2 comparable sales... read more

RaboResearch's recent survey of over 20 mid-sized food producers in the Netherlands shows a strong interest in robotization within the sector. This interest is motivated by changing market conditions, including decreasing robot costs and rising labor costs. The findings suggest that companies in the food industry are increasingly considering adopting robots to improve efficiency and reduce costs. read more

Copeland has introduced its new GO real-time 4G/5G-NA tracker for monitoring shipments in the cold chain. This cutting-edge alkaline device utilizes Wi-Fi and 4G/5G cellular technology to provide customers with real-time data when shipping valuable products. GO real-time 4G/5G-NA trackers are equipped with various features to ensure efficient tracking and monitoring. read more

Pure Pac, located in the scenic Central Otago region of New Zealand's South Island, is a fully integrated orchard, packhouse, and marketing company established by seven enthusiastic cherry growers. Founded in 2018, the company has orchards spanning over 80 hectares and continues to expand, making it a dynamic and growing enterprise. read more

The Valencian avocado season has ended with an estimated 50% increase in harvest compared to the previous season, thanks to the vegetative development of the plants and the entry into production of new investments. This positive balance was reported by the Association. read more

ASAJA Murcia anticipates a 20% decrease in lemon production for the fino variety and a 30% decrease for the verna variety in the upcoming season. This decline is primarily due to adverse weather conditions, restrictions on irrigation water quality, pest and disease outbreaks, and reduced crop yield. read more

Według analizy przeprowadzonej przez Krajowe Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Przedsiębiorców Czosnku (ANPCA), największe hiszpańskie i europejskie stowarzyszenie producentów i przedsiębiorców czosnku, powierzchnia przeznaczona pod uprawę czosnku w 2024 roku zmniejszyła się o około 14% w porównaniu do 2023 roku. Spadek był większy. read more

At the Fossa Eugenia growers' association, the new celeriac crop has begun. Fossa member Berden Agro BV specializes in celeriac. Last week in Venlo, the last tubers from storage were processed on the conveyor belt, and the switch to the new crop was made immediately. Currently, the supply is on schedule. read more

Annual pre-festival meeting with the productive and entrepreneurial world of Giarratana to present the details of the 2024 edition of the Giarratana Onion Festival, which once again confirms a trilogy of days dedicated to taste and entertainment. read more

Proliferation of logistic areas, without planning and in the absence of a serious evaluation of the reference market. Failure to exploit, not only in the southern ports, the real opportunities, sacrificed on the altar of old schemes; all within a regulatory framework. read more

Sezon egipskich granatów rozpoczął się właśnie i potrwa do listopada. Abdelkader Al Alhaboney, egipski producent i eksporter różnych świeżych produktów spożywczych, oczekuje "normalnego sezonu pomimo nietypowego kontekstu". Plantator mówi: "Nalegamy na produkcję granatów pomimo rosnącej read more

The restoration and reconstruction of Israel's farms after the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, will not only benefit local farmers but also have a positive impact on farmers worldwide. "Many of the strategic challenges we are currently facing in Israel, particularly after the attacks on" read more

The 53 male and female farmers of Ferme des Arches are introducing their new brand: "Les Paysans de l'Arche." This producer organization specializes in garlic, onion, and shallot condiments that are 100% locally grown and of French origin, produced in the Beauce and Drôme regions. read more

"There's a lot that we need to do to turn the ship around," said Michelle Phillips, the CEO of the state-owned port and rail authority Transnet Group, addressing delegates at the International Fresh Produce Association's annual Southern Africa Conference. Many of them attended the event with the specific goal of. read more