According to FEPEX, Spanish fruit and vegetable production has remained stable over the past decade going from 22.9 million tons in 2013 to 23 million tons 10 years later, in 2022; i.e. practically the same figure. read more

Supply and demand of avocados from Mexico look to be fairly balanced at the moment. “It’s the week before the Super Bowl and everything is in place,” says David Billings of Stonehill Produce Inc. “All the fruit that’s expected to be needed for distribution is ready to go with just a
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European supermarkets' abundant supply of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries is under threat due to the increasingly unpredictable growing conditions caused by climate change. This has made berries more susceptible to pests, diseases, and droughts. To address this, Professor Bruno
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These techniques are essential if plant breeding in Europe is to take a giant step forward in achieving a faster response to problems that arise throughout the agri-food chain, from the farmer to the consumer. read more

Dr. Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist and acid reflux specialist with over 740,000 TikTok followers, revealed a non-medical remedy for heartburn: eating a banana. He discovered this method after experiencing severe heartburn following a spicy meal and finding no relief from over-the-counter
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Fruit Logistica, the leading trade fair for the global fresh fruit and vegetable trade and the beating heart of the world fruit and vegetable industry, will be back in Berlin for another record-breaking edition. From 7 to 9 February 2024, buyers and traders in the sector
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We are in Scorzè (Venice), in the heart of the production area of the red radicchio di Treviso Igp, late and early, in the middle of the protection area, bordering the provinces of Treviso and Padua; read more

As a large player in post-harvest technologies for the world’s highest production value produce, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., is announcing a refreshed promise to the produce industry – to empower the business of fresh at every step, helping customers produce abundant, sustainable, quality
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With seasons of uncharacteristic heat, but also heavy rainfall, climate change has significantly affected fruit and vegetable cultivation in Thailand over the past year, says Nicola Winter of Winter Trading GmbH. "Particularly in the area of green asparagus, we had problems with cultivation all
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A new sachet technology is reshaping fruit preservation, giving consumers longer-lasting high-quality fruit. ChillSafe combats spoilage, helping ensure a larger volume of premium citrus reaches the market in prime condition. read more

Some fruits and vegetables are coming back to life thanks to the work of the Ardea-Pomezia Seed Searchers, an association that works to recover ancient and rare seeds and thus reintroduce forgotten varieties into production, also with a view to preserving the agricultural biodiversity of
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UK: Lidl and M&S fastest-growing supermarkets despite post-Christmas spending slump read more

The frozen raspberry market has been struggling for two seasons, but analysts from EastFruit report that 2024 has finally brought some positive signs of recovery in prices and demand for this berry. read more

"This year's clementine campaign was characterised by an excess of small gauges, which are notoriously poorly demanded by the market, or at least not to this extent (on some farms it was 40-50% of the total harvest). On the contrary, those who managed to have a
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The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is very pleased to announce Mario Steta, operations director for Driscoll´s in EMEA, has been appointed as the new IBO chairman. Steta brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role and looks forward to continuing to enhance the global
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In the future, the Papp Company from Ottobrunn will manage the fruit, vegetable, and fresh produce range for the entire region in Rheindahlen on behalf of a leading German discount retailer. For this purpose, the property owner Ixocon, a project developer from Hamburg, is specifically building a
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People are being warned not to consume frozen blueberries that come in Freshona packets of 500g as the fruit could contain a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. read more

Planasa will be present at the international fair Fruit Logistica, which will take place from February 7 to 9 in Berlin, Germany. In a very special year, with the celebration of its 50th anniversary, Planasa's participation in this event underscores its position as a leader in genetic innovation
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In recent years, cold chain logistics has experienced a significant surge around the world, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down – with the market set to grow from 292.89 billion USD in 2022 to a projected 410.79 billion USD by 2028. read more

The Huelva Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters, Freshuelva, will once again be present at a new edition of the most important fruit and vegetable fair in the world, Fruit Logistica, which will be held in Berlin for the 2024 edition between the 7th and 9th of February. read more