A strong team from VIP is present at Macfrut 2024. For the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, Italy remains the number 1 market, absorbing about 60 percent of the production. read more

UK: Waitrose honored with Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King

Waitrose has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine & Spirit Merchants to His Majesty King Charles III. It is the only Royal Warrant granted to a supermarket and among the first Warrants to be awarded. read more

The new Spanish onion harvest is experiencing a slow market due to an excess supply of early domestic production, which is competing with the typical imported batches available at this time. "In the last two years, for various reasons, the global onion supply has been lower than usual, and... read more

A three-day event started with the meeting "The Pachino IGP Tomato between tradition and innovation," chaired by the President of the Consortium for the Protection of the Pachino IGP Tomato, Sebastiano Fortunato, with the participation, among others, of the Deputy Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy. read more

Greenhouse farmers in Albania are experiencing substantial losses in the sale of agricultural products this year, as in previous years. The early planting strategy implemented in January to take advantage of favorable market prices has not resulted in the anticipated benefits. Rising operational costs, such as... read more

The event will take place on June 18th and 19th at the prestigious convention hall of Hotel Salobreña, located in the charming city of Salobreña, Granada. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an exciting program that will include conferences. read more

In the heart of Miraflores, we visited a Metro supermarket. It was a large store with 2 floors. All the fresh produce was located on the 2nd floor. What stood out was the price difference between imported and local products. Click here to open the photo report. read more

That varietal innovation was at the center of Apofruitera's growth strategy was already clear, and in recent days, during Macfrut, the company further elaborated on the features of its project in a dedicated press conference (click here to learn more). Here are the key points highlighted. read more

The USDA has issued a news release for its Southern Region focusing on non-citrus fruits and nuts. One of the key findings includes the following results for avocados: Florida's utilized production in 2023 amounted to 10,550 tons, reflecting a decline of 41 percent from 2022. Additionally, the associated production value decreased by 25 percent. read more

Varietal innovation and communication, the ability to attract new consumers, and year-round marketing, with peaks even in summer: there are many changes in the apple category, and VOG - Home of apples is among the main protagonists of these new developments. read more

In the spirit of 60 years of bilateral relations between Kenya and the Netherlands, we are stepping back in time to delve into the history of our robust connections. The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) was established in 1996 by Kenyan growers and exporters of cut-flowers. 2024 will mark their 28th year of operation. read more

The great success of Macfrut 2024 leaves us with the certainty that the Trade Fair is a pleasant reality in the landscape of international sector events. read more

The therapeutic benefits of gardening for torture survivors will be highlighted at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in a garden that also raises awareness for a charity actively opposing the government's plans to deport individuals to Rwanda. This garden is set to be one of the most politically charged displays at the show. read more

A street vendor in China has caused a sensation by stir-frying durian with strawberries, carrots, MSG, and garlic. This unique combination has sparked online debates about its creativity versus its unconventional nature. The dish, also featuring sugar and soy sauce, was served on rice and has received. read more

Hass avocados from Peru will be ready for sale to U.S. consumers in time for the 2024 backyard barbecue season. Index Fresh customers, a global avocado marketing and distribution company, will have access to the premium Peruvian harvest throughout the summer with fixed pricing. read more

Nathan Lada is one of the four co-owners of Green Things Farm Collective, a diversified vegetable farm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The farmers produce a variety of fresh market vegetables and cut flowers for CSA memberships, farmers markets, small grocery stores, and small wholesale markets. read more

Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, stated that there is significant uncertainty surrounding the Greek apple season. Demand is low, and there is a possibility that apples stored in cold rooms may remain unsold this season. She mentioned that the situation of the Greek apple season has remained unchanged over the past few months. read more

"An ideal coconut substrate should have an air percentage between 30 and 50 percent. However, the distribution of air is often overlooked," says Wim Roosen from Dutch Plantin. "Equally crucial is maximizing the rootable volume." Keeping this in mind, the company has..." read more

On the 26th of April, at the CTIFL center in Balandran, a tripartite agreement was signed between the French Ministry of Agriculture, Interfel, and CTIFL. The aim is to "perpetuate and develop research and innovation in the fruit and vegetable sector," providing a "breath of fresh air" for CTIFL. read more