Heemskerk Fresh & Easy and Fruity Pack will be collaborating starting from 1 July 2024. They will leverage their respective strengths to deliver a comprehensive and innovative product range that caters to the needs of customers and consumers. This partnership will enable both companies to offer a more diverse and tailored selection of products. read more

The drupe campaign is progressing with ups and downs, in line with the weather conditions that have been characterizing Northern Italy for the past couple of months. To assess the situation, we visited the fruit and vegetable market in Cesena, a key reference point for Romagna's production. read more

According to Armenpress, Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan stated at a press conference that an average of 58% of Armenia's agri-food products are exported to Russia. He was addressing the issue of export diversification. Khojoyan also mentioned that in 2024, four international exhibitions were... read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

Oszczędzanie energii to istotne wyzwanie w szklarniach w Holandii. Jesse Verbeke, Kierownik Aplikacji w firmie Phormium, potrafi się z tym utożsamić. "W rzeczywistości chodzi o oszczędzanie energii i optymalizację klimatu. Zapewnienie lepszego uprawy z wyższymi plonami przy jednoczesnej oszczędności energii." Jesse Verbeke z. read more

"Empowering global trade by simplifying customs procedures" is how Edwin Hageman summarizes the activities of Customs Support. This Dutch company specializes in handling customs formalities and assists customers in importing, exporting, and transiting goods to save time and costs, all done ethically. Customs Support serves [...] read more

This tydzień Martin Oudenes celebrates his six-month anniversary with My Roots & More. The importer was among the pioneers in marketing sweet potatoes in Europe and they are still among the key products today. "What started 20 years ago as a test with a few containers to import from the US and Egypt, has read more

This week, Bayer has celebrated the 11th edition of its Melon & Watermelon Week in Murcia. An event with a clear protagonist: flavor. On this occasion, the company has complemented its field visits with a Taste panel of melon and watermelon tastings to demonstrate that the flavor of their products is top-notch. read more

The commercial campaign for Melone Mantovano Igp is now in full swing: "July and August crucial for the whole season," says the president of the Consortium, Mauro Aguzzi. The surfaces remain stable at 2 thousand hectares. read more

A Queensland fruit stand owner installed security cameras after a Maserati driver was caught stealing bananas. The incident, captured on video, showed the man taking as many bananas as he could carry without paying. The owner, Aaron Marsh, operates seven unmanned stalls based on an honesty system. read more

Brak letniej pogody w tym roku w Wielkiej Brytanii wpłynął na produkcję miękkich owoców. "Truskawki zaczęły powoli rosnąć. Potem, kilka tygodni temu ładna pogoda przyspieszyła wzrost zbiorów i dała nam krótki przypływ, ale od tego czasu było albo zimno, ale suche albo pochmurno i deszczowo, co skutkowało ograniczonym dostępem". read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has increased its market share to 20% through a proactive approach of new vessel acquisitions and expansions, bringing its fleet close to 6 million TEUs. As reported by Alphaliner, MSC's fleet consists of 837 vessels with a total capacity of 5.98 million TEUs, including 539 vessels. read more

The value of seeded grapes has rebounded due to several factors: reduced cultivation, a 20% decrease in yields - particularly for seedless grapes - compared to a typical season, and an overall improvement in quality attributed to the expertise of growers who appear to be effectively maintaining the. read more

Prof. Francesco Ferrini has been re-elected for another three-year term on 1 July by the assembly of the Pistoia Ornamental Nursery District. His goal is to "internationalize the District". Next steps include initiating the process. read more

We receive and publish the considerations that have reached our editorial office from the farmer from Ravenna, Stefano Rivalta, on the instructions for creating a new orchard. In particular, the producer emphasizes the crucial role of nutrition in the process. read more

Sezon importu mandarynek jest teraz w pełnym rozkwicie. Owoce przybywają z RPA, Chile, Peru i Urugwaju. Mandarynki z RPA były pierwsze, które zaczęły się pojawiać, a za nimi podążyły Chile, Peru i Urugwaj. "W dobrym roku, z dużą ilością owoców i brakiem nieprzewidzianych problemów pogodowych, chilijskie mandarynki mogą być bardzo konkurencyjne na rynku". read more

One of the most challenging goals to achieve during the refrigeration phase is to maintain the conditions of the fruit unaltered. This aspect becomes more important, especially when dealing with delicate fruits like drupes, particularly if they are intended for export. read more

"We have received positive feedback on CEA products. Quality is often the key attribute that resonates with customers when it comes to products from foreign suppliers. Therefore, CEA production has been successful for our customers, especially considering the booming salad category. We have also been discussing food sovereignty with people." read more

Fruit and vegetable imports in Greece have increased by 12.49% in the first half of 2024, reaching a total of 420,525 tons. This is a significant rise from 373,845 tons imported during the same period in 2023, according to a report by INCOFRUIT-HELLAS, the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters. read more

In recent years, the melon and watermelon sector has been constantly evolving to improve the organoleptic and agronomic characteristics of the fruits. read more