The participants initially agreed that the use of resources should not be an end in itself, but should always bring added value - first and foremost, fulfilling the wishes of consumers, which is now an essential aspect. These consumers are more than ever demanding scientific. read more

The participants initially agreed that the use of technology should not be an end in itself, but must always provide added value - above all, by fulfilling the wishes of consumers, which is now an essential aspect. Today, consumers more than ever are increasingly asking for scientific-based- read more

The Great Italian Beauty participates in Macfrut (hall B2, stand 01) as a protagonist, promoting three important events on relevant topics in the fruit and vegetable world: the value of community, territories, and change. Cristina Lazzati gives voice to women in retail and. read more

Andriani's 100% Italian legume supply chain is expanding: with the new 2023-2024 campaign, the number of participating farms has increased to 284, covering 8,000 hectares spread across 9 Italian regions, including Puglia and Basilicata. Digital technologies for regenerative agriculture are being utilized. read more

The Great Italian Beauty takes part in Macfrut (Hall B2, stand 01) as the main protagonist, promoting three important events on key topics in the fruit and vegetable world: the value of community, territories, and change. Cristina Lazzati gives voice to women in retail and in the sector. read more

Andriani's 100% Italian legume supply chain is expanding: with the new 2023-2024 campaign, the number of participating farms has increased to 284, covering 8 thousand hectares spread across 9 Italian regions, including Puglia and Basilicata. Digital technologies for regenerative agriculture are being utilized. read more

Driven by the growing world trade, as stated, the cargo business will continue to increase globally and in Europe in the medium to long term. Assuming that the Frankfurt CargoHub will develop proportionally with the needs of the market, Fraport expects for the location in the year... read more

Driven by the growing global trade, the message states that the cargo business will continue to increase worldwide and in Europe in the medium to long term. Assuming that the Frankfurt CargoHub develops proportionally with market demands, Fraport expects growth for the location in the year. read more

Additionally, the industry was further burdened by plans from the European Commission to introduce rigid quotas for reusable packaging in e-commerce and certain transportation sectors. These not only threatened to unfairly disadvantage corrugated cardboard but also jeopardized declared sustainability goals. read more

Monitoring product quality is a crucial task in the effort to minimize waste in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Retailers require top-notch products, while consumers anticipate good taste and extended shelf life. Growers aim to produce high-quality items without compromising on production. read more

Due to climate change, with late spring frosts, heavy rainfall or heatwaves - as reported by German Fruit and Vegetables - protected cultivation is becoming increasingly important. It not only ensures the harvest, but also provides natural protection. read more

This year, stonefruit producers in southern Spain have been blessed by favorable conditions from Mother Nature. A mild period leading up to the new season has led to a high-quality crop, and the export season has begun successfully. read more

In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares). read more

Nowe zasady dotyczące opakowań, przyjęte przez Parlament Europejski, budzą "poważne obawy dotyczące handlu i bezpieczeństwa żywności" - twierdzi z siedzibą w USA Sojusz dla Zrównoważonych Opakowań dla Żywności (ASPF). read more

In the Palatinate region, the field salad harvest is progressing. The low temperatures are having only a minimal impact on the crop growth. The quantities are increasing and the quality of the produce has improved. Sales are currently satisfactory within seasonal limits. In the north, additional crops are being planted. read more

Especially considering the fact that according to the industry association Fruitveb, the blossoming of fruit trees is very advanced this year. It was reportedly completed by mid-April, indicating that nature is significantly ahead compared to previous years. read more

The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week. read more

As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where... read more

Currently, a European apricot harvest of 523,986 tons is expected, slightly higher than the 2023 result of 523,103 tons. This year, Spain and France have swapped positions: following a very weak year for Spanish producers. read more

Pomimo wyzwań początkowego sezonu, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, jeden z wiodących eksporterów w RPA, wyraził optymizm co do jakości obecnego zbioru jabłek i gruszek. read more