The apricot campaign of Op Agricor-Gallo in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) has started: production is down by 10%. Until the end of July, marketing will cover all segments of the category, including premium, organic, zero residue, and supply chain product. At the same time, read more

Esselungaha opened its first store yesterday in Ravenna, located on Antica Milizia street in the southeastern part of the city. read more

Fruit and vegetable department is becoming increasingly crucial for customers when choosing a grocery store: in 2021, it was already the most important section for 44% of respondents surveyed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor; today, it is even more so, as it gathers 62% of preferences. read more

McCain is proud to partner with BNP Paribas Bank Polska to introduce a new and innovative regenerative agriculture program in Poland today. The program is designed to assist potato growers in their journey towards sustainability by providing a transition package. McCain is committed to supporting Polish potato farmers as they transition to. read more

The Clementine harvest and subsequent exports in Uruguay have been impacted by heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding in neighboring Brazil and Argentina in recent weeks. The continuous rain resulted in the Uruguay River overflowing, displacing thousands of people. According to Marta read more

Nelio Marques, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Portuguese fresh produce exporter Kiwicoop, stated that there has been a rise in demand for Portuguese kiwis since March. "Over our 35 years of operation, we have focused on kiwi preservation. Thanks to this expertise, we have witnessed an increase in demand." read more

It is the apple that reigns as the queen of biodiversity on Italian tables with almost 1400 varieties, ahead of peaches with around 1300, and pears with more than 600. This emerges from an analysis by Coldiretti, on the occasion of the World Biodiversity Day which is celebrated. read more

Fresh fruits and vegetables at ALDI are 11% cheaper in price paid compared to the Spanish market average, according to data from the consultancy firm Kantar Worldpanel as of the end of April. In recent months, the company has intensified its periodic review of its

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced a decision that hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays like Hi-Cane, may continue to be used in New Zealand. Initially under review by the EPA as a carcinogen, the authority has now reversed this decision. read more

As a leading company in the fruits and vegetables market, SanLucar is a service partner of the VfB Stuttgart football club from this current Bundesliga season. The premium brand is now expanding its collaboration with the club. read more

Container shipping has seen a remarkable improvement in financial performance, going from a net loss of US$700 million in the last quarter of 2023 to a net income of US$5.4 billion in the early months of the current year. This turnaround is credited to diversions around the Red. read more

Moroccan tomato producers have recently faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) pointing to three French agricultural groups as responsible for these actions. COMADER has stated its willingness to collaborate within the framework of these occurrences. read more

Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce thanks to factors such as a favorable climate and a long growing season. During periods when fresh produce cannot be actively grown and harvested, growers could benefit from diversifying their income streams through value-added markets. read more

With the arrival of the first yellow onions in week 20, this year's marketing season for Italian onions has officially kicked off. "Unlike last year, where we could only save a fraction, about 30 percent, of the total harvest volume, the signs for this season are particularly good. The first read more

This year, no major weather hazards have been reported in the different European production basins. While drought is still affecting Catalonia and Roussillon, the spring rains are expected to ensure adequate water volumes for irrigation during the summer. This comes after three years (2020, 2021, and 2022) of... read more

Despite the significant growth in the fresh convenience sector, frozen fruits and vegetables remain highly popular in the DACH region. Switzerland, in particular, has a strong preference for frozen food, not only in retail but also in the gastronomy sector. This has helped to strengthen the regional market. read more

The comparison between the retail world and the production world can offer very interesting insights to understand some dynamics of our sector. And that's what happened during the last Macfrut, at the conference "Together to live the change", organized by La Grande Bellezza. read more

SanLucar has been a service partner of VfB Stuttgart since the current Bundesliga season. The fresh produce brand is now expanding its collaboration in professional sports with partnerships as a Freshness Partner of the Berlin Ladies Open and Boss Open in Stuttgart, which will take place in June. read more

For a few weeks now, summer fruits have been taking up space both in wholesale market stands and in the fresh produce departments of organized retail. After the initial enthusiasm, a physiological decline was feared, but fortunately this has not been the case. In fact, seasonal fruits: read more

The Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) has reported that the area of protected agriculture planted in Mexico reached 47,252 hectares in 2021, marking a 1.8% increase compared to the previous year. Various cultivation methods within this sector allow for controlled... read more