Building on the momentum of its new initiative, "The Apeel Leverage," Apeel Sciences has launched the second pillar: "Helping You Sell More." Apeel's technologies are designed to enhance retail profitability and consumer satisfaction through its plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. read more

Rail freight in India plays a crucial role in the country's transportation infrastructure, transporting 27% of all goods across its 68,000-km network. India boasts one of the largest railway networks globally, allowing freight trains to navigate diverse terrains and connect industrial hubs. read more

British Columbia (B.C.) cherry growers, along with many growers in Northern Washington, were affected by a freeze event in January 2024. "We were having an unusually mild winter until mid-January, and the fruit buds had begun to awaken as a result," said Julie McLachlan from Jealous Fruits. read more

In 2023, CIA experienced a year of growth, with the Cooperative's efforts and commitment to supporting its entrepreneur members and customers, both heavily affected by the inflationary effect that negatively impacted the shopping cart. Sales at supermarket checkouts. read more

The table grape harvest has begun in Egypt, and the season is shaping up to be promising in terms of production and marketing, as stated by Salem Ghonim, a consultant for several Egyptian grape growers. Ghonim remarked, "We are currently at the peak harvest for some early white varieties, like Prime and Early Sweet. read more

This week is crucial for sweet corn sales as consumers are stocking up for grilling and barbecue events over the Memorial Day weekend. Both Florida and Georgia are currently producing sweet corn, and both states are experiencing a good crop due to favorable weather conditions during the season. read more

Bananas are a staple fruit worldwide. Their production is vital in numerous tropical and subtropical regions, significantly impacting local economies and providing employment opportunities. Global banana production is approximately 86 million tons annually, with India leading as the top producer. read more

In April, the EU recorded an orange price of €93.17 per 100 kgs, marking a 1.81% decrease compared to April 2023. This figure is also 17% higher than the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were reported at €82 per 100 kgs, representing an increase of approximately 16% compared to the 5-year average. read more

Again this year, spring frost has affected the Serbian berry industry, causing substantial damage of up to 40% in numerous plantations. Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće, stated: "We experienced frost in April. Some fields were completely wiped out, some suffered minor losses, while others were not affected at all." read more

The availability of asparagus continued to increase without interruption, especially with a significant surge in domestic deliveries. The summer weather not only hastened the growth of the asparagus spears in the fields but also provided better storage possibilities. However, according to the BLE, demand did not always match the increase in availability. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is the Technical Partner of one of the most anticipated sports events in the Veneto region: the "Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon", scheduled for Saturday, May 25th. This event, now in its thirteenth edition, read more

The leek harvest has recently concluded at Seddon & Sons, and like other vegetables, it was a somewhat challenging season. James Seddon mentioned, "The harvest was typical during the summer months, but starting from November/December, we experienced frost followed by wet conditions, which impacted both yields and quality." read more

3,000 checks on 2,160 operators, including 1,900 customs declaration verifications, for a total of 450,000 tons of goods inspected, of which only 0.12% of the products checked were seized. These are the data from the quarterly report. read more

12-16 May 2024, the 5th European Horticultural Congress will be held, this time organized by the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest and the Romanian Society of Horticulturists, at the Palace of the Romanian Parliament. The event is organized under the auspices of the International Society for... read more

Floral Innovations has recently introduced FloriScan, a tool that allows easy access to plant care information by scanning a QR code. "With FloriScan, our goal is to reduce the obstacles to purchasing plants. We have identified a significant demand for a solution like this, particularly due to consumer uncertainty regarding plant care. read more

Rynek orzechów w Brazylii wykazuje obiecujący wzrost, zwłaszcza dzięki rosnącemu zainteresowaniu konsumentów zdrowiem i stylem życia. Popyt na pożywne orzechy, takie jak orzechy włoskie, pistacje i migdały, które nie są produkowane w kraju, rośnie. Dlatego niniejszy raport zawiera analizę. read more

Holland: Ahold Delhaize launches its Growing Together strategy building on its core strengths

Ahold Delhaize has unveiled its Growing Together strategy during its 2024 Strategy Day, highlighting essential plans and goals for the period leading up to 2028. This strategy focuses on leveraging the company's core strengths and includes a comprehensive growth and investment roadmap. read more

This year as well, the first Flemish cherries are once again available at Demedts - De Mey nursery. While last year the first cherries came from the greenhouses of Benoit Demedts and his wife Marie-Anne De Mey, this year they are even earlier. "We were able to pick the first cherries of the season on May 10th,." read more

According to estimates from CSO Italy, recently published on the website of the Journal of Fruit Growing and Vegetable Growing, the apricot supply for 2024 will be positioned at the same level as last year, slightly above 210 thousand tons, but well below the read more

Those in the plastics industry often don't come to a trade fair with just one product but a whole series of products. This will certainly be true for Oerlemans Plastics at the upcoming GreenTech in Amsterdam. "We communicate our sustainable innovations through the Re-think plastics concept." read more