During the last Macfrutho event, I had the opportunity to participate in a seminar that analyzed the state of the art and future prospects of the Organic sector. I shared my point of view on how this category is treated in the fruit and vegetable departments of Italian large-scale retail. read more

"Kultive's ratatouille vegetable range is introducing two new varieties this week. The White and Graffiti eggplants offer a colorful twist to the traditional purple eggplant, which is the company's flagship product. "The first shipments arrived on Monday," said Alexandre Picault, Kultive's sales manager." read more

Syngenta is introducing two important innovations in its melon and watermelon portfolio this year. In the piel de sapo melon segment, they are launching Bobal F1, their first variety with resistance to New Delhi virus within the ND Protected range. In the watermelon segment, they are strengthening their lineup for outdoor cultivation with Ágata. read more

The future of Apple investment in Washington and consumer valuation of apples were topics examined by Michael Swanson, Ph.D., chief agricultural economist with Wells Fargo's Agri-Food Institute, in his recent report titled "An Apple A Day." The report highlighted the value of apples, stating, "While the U.S...." read more

From late May to June, as the blueberry seasons in Yunnan and Northeast China come to an end, Shandong blueberries dominate the market. Shandong is one of the primary regions for blueberry production in China. "The advantage of blueberries from Qingdao, Shandong Province, is the variety they offer." read more

Macfrut 2024 was a crucial stage for the world of packaging machinery, as could be seen by visiting the Ulma Packaging stand (click here). For the company from Gragnano Trebbiense (PC), it was a unique opportunity to showcase up close to visitors and clients the latest innovations. read more

"This is a challenging time due to the fluctuating prices of citrus fruits, particularly lemons. Our main focus is on producing lemon products, with a special emphasis on lemon juice. Our premium product is our organic lemon juice, which comes in various formats and innovative packaging options tailored to our customers' needs." read more

Domestic fruits clearly dominated the market, with their presence expanding even further. On the other hand, the competition from Greek, Dutch, and Belgian batches was minimal. Deliveries from Italy, Spain, and Poland were mostly complementary and did not play a significant role. read more

In June of 2022, Cox Enterprises made an investment in Mucci Farms and subsequently announced the launch of its new business, Cox Farms. The decision to invest in Mucci Farms was driven by the potential for growth and innovation in the agricultural sector, particularly in greenhouse farming.

The investment from Cox Enterprises is expected to bring significant benefits to Mucci Farms, its retail partners, and consumers. For Mucci Farms, the partnership provides access to additional resources, expertise, and market opportunities that can help accelerate its expansion and development of new products.

Retail partners of Mucci Farms are likely to benefit from increased supply chain efficiencies, enhanced product quality, and potentially new offerings resulting from the investment. Consumers, on the other hand, can expect a continued supply of high-quality, innovative produce from Mucci Farms, as well as potential improvements in sustainability practices and distribution networks.

Overall, the investment by Cox Enterprises signifies a strategic move to support and drive growth in the agriculture industry, with the aim of benefiting all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of fresh produce. read more

The increasing demand for mashed potatoes has led Branston to open what it claims is the largest mash factory in Britain. read more

Prominent figures in the retail supply of fresh produce, foodservice, marketing, and branding will be featured in the second speaker session at the Festival of Fresh 2024. read more

From May 31st, we will be back to provide you with the latest news about fruits and vegetables from the fresh produce industry. read more

A recovery in price levels can still be observed with fresh vegetables (-4%), although not to the same extent as in the previous month of March (-15%). With a five percent increase in demand, this results in stagnant sales for vegetables in April 2024. read more

"They were the third most frequently exported citrus fruit in 2023," Sandoval is quoted as saying, noting that Tahiti limes could potentially reach the shipping volume and export value of mangos and Wilkins mandarins, which stood at 254 million US dollars and 175 million US dollars, respectively, in 2023. read more

The facility is expected to start operating in 2026 and will be the first in Belgium to be built according to international ISO standards for seagoing vessels. read more

Orsero Group has released a comprehensive study on the factors influencing Italians' choices regarding which fruits to consume. The study, titled "Providing Good Fruits - Italians and the 'New' Habits of Fruit Consumption," was conducted in partnership with the IPSOS research institute and surveyed over 1,000 men and women. read more

In cooperation with its long-standing partner Frutania, the variety is exclusively grown in German fields, according to the company. "With 'ALDIna', we are achieving another interim goal as part of our mission 'Good for all.' On the one hand, the strawberry is grown ... read more

Exports of blueberries in particular broke the record set in 2021, reaching almost 27,000 tons. Raspberry exports also continued their upward trend, reaching 22,000 tons this year. Fresh blackberries set a record with over 900 tons. While strawberry exports fell, read more

South African raisin producers have successfully recovered in 2024, reaching a total crop size of 95,000 tonnes with "outstanding quality" after facing several difficult years for the industry. read more

The Co-op has announced today (29 May) that it is reducing prices for its member-owners on 54 different fruit and vegetable products. read more