Italy’s fruit exporters are increasingly looking towards Asian markets, particularly for pears, apples and kiwifruit, according to CSO Italy. The organisation recently organised four inspection visits in the region to facilitate the export of certain Italian fruits. Those inspections took
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A unique logistical system designed to transport pallets of fruit using cable cars in Italy’s Dolomites has been given the green light. read more

I was contacted by a journalist recently asking me to comment on a recent report that shows consumption of fresh veg in the UK is down year on year. No great surprise there, I suppose, during a cost-of-living crisis and a period of rampant inflation. read more

Floods in the northern French department of Pas-de-Calais have wreaked extensive damage to vegetable crops, including artichokes, cauliflowers, carrots, beetroot and celery. In Audomarois, near Saint-Omer, all the crops were apparently underwater, with damages due to be assessed once the water
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In an era where sustainability is a big priority for the fresh produce industry, Greenyard has emerged as a shining example of unwavering commitment to a healthier future, dedicated to improving lives through pure-plant food experiences, promoting healthier lifestyles and fostering more
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As QS reports with reference to the BVL, only one plant protection product containing the active ingredient clofentezine, Apollo 50 SC, is currently authorised in Germany. Apollo 50 SC is currently used for the control of fruit tree spider mites (Panonychus ulmi) on pears and apples, among other things.
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Australia’s table grape production in 2023/24 is expected to increase to a record 220,000 tons from an estimated 210,000 tons in 2022/23. According to a recent USDA report, this growth is mainly a result of excellent seasonal conditions so far and the anticipation of continued favourable
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China’s pip fruit harvest is expected to rise this year. According to USDA estimates, China’s production of apples, pears, and table grapes will increase to 45 million tons, 19.6 million tons and 13.5 million tons, respectively, in 2023/24. Apple imports will likely decline by 20 percent due
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Researchers in Chile’s University of Concepción have come up with a new technology to extend the shelf-life of fruit. Bioshield Pack is a bioactive paper made from cellulose pulp, Monterey pine and algae, which its developers claims can reduce fruit losses by up to 65 per cent during storage
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In September 2023, the year-on-year rate of change was -14.7%, which was the sharpest year-on-year decline since the survey began in 1949. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this development is still due in particular to
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Consumers looking for the best in fruit quality and taste are searching for recognisable brands which will be on the shelf for a considerable length of time. read more

It is an atypical 2023/24 season, which is affected by climate change and has led to earlier development and maturity of the crops. Price fluctuations are to be expected in view of the Christmas break in December, as exports will be concentrated in certain weeks. read more

Six years ago, millions of viewers saw a mother albatross feeding her newborn chick scraps of plastic in David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II. What followed was a wave of support for more sustainable packaging and less waste ending up in nature. read more

The NFU has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of the Autumn Statement calling for support to rebuild confidence and stability in the UK’s food and farming sector. read more

While the climate-damaging insecticide and biocide sulfuryl fluoride is mainly used in Germany for pest control of export timber in shipping containers, the active ingredient flufenacet is used as a pesticide. DUH criticises the actions of the
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In the current post-pandemic scenario and with inflation as the economic backdrop, the consumption of convenience products has skyrocketed, with a focus on healthy and pleasurable products. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of eating well and therefore
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Following the announcement of the continuity of Luis Planas at the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, FEPEX will ask the Minister for competitiveness and food safety to become priority objectives in this new legislature, as well as the recovery of fruit and vegetable consumption.
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Amid the logistical chaos resulting from the pandemic, Agrícola Famosa , Brazil’s largest fruit exporter, spent millions of dollars to charter ships and guarantee the delivery of its melons and watermelons to Europe. The strategy increased the company's costs by 30%, but the results were
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Kaki Persimon® continues its mission to raise awareness of this exquisite fruit, the only persimmon recognised and protected with a Denomination of Origin. As part of its new campaign, which highlights its origins and extraordinary flavour, this November the brand is launching its original action
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