Waitrose has revitalized its fruit and vegetable department in its first "Home of Food Lovers" concept store.
2025-11-07 00:00
UK: Employers collaborate with the government to address health issues and maintain employment in Britain.Emma Taylor, Chief People Officer, Tesco: "As the UK's largest private sector employer, we contribute to job creation and local communities nationwide. We understand that quality employment not only benefits our...
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China is increasing its export of Fengjie navel oranges.
2025-11-07 00:00
Fengjie County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality recently signed export contracts for over 10,000 tons of navel oranges with companies from Singapore and Malaysia during a promotional event. The region has a historical significance as a citrus-producing area dating back to the Han Dynasty.
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Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.
Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more
Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more
The raspberry season is starting with problems - growers are disappointed again with the quality of planting material.
2025-11-07 00:00
Although the new raspberry production season is ahead of us, tensions and voices of disappointment regarding the fulfillment of orders for seedlings are already emerging in the industry. We are receiving information that the seedlings intended to be delivered to farms (previously ordered
read moreIndian persimmons are more affordable, but exporters are hesitant due to concerns about quality differences.
2025-11-07 00:00
Razi Qureshi from the wholesaler and exporter Al Quresh Fresh states that the Indian persimmon market, although still niche, has shown consistent production levels due to increasing domestic demand and careful export strategies. He mentions that the persimmon season in India typically lasts from mid-October to December, featuring varieties such as Fuyu and Jiro...
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Kenya Flower Council and MPS team up to enhance sustainability in Kenyan floriculture.
2025-11-07 00:00
The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) and MPS have announced a new partnership aimed at driving sustainability across Kenya's floriculture industry through the use of the HortiFootprint Calculator, developed by MPS and LetsGrow.com. This collaboration marks a major step forward in helping Kenya's floriculture sector become more sustainable.
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Sezon jagód w Austrii w 2025 roku zakończył się oficjalnie kilka tygodni temu. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, był to średni rok dla jagód, według Hannesa Pankartera, który uprawia borówki, maliny i, od niedawna, truskawki w Styrii. Kiwi berry była pozytywnym wyjątkiem w tym roku, jagoda.
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"Obecnie indeks podaży kiwi w Chinach wynosi jedynie 84% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku."
2025-11-07 00:00
W tym sezonie rynek kiwi w Chinach charakteryzuje się ograniczonym dostępem i poprawioną jakością. Pomimo niekorzystnego wpływu wysokich temperatur, ogólna wydajność i jakość pozostały stosunkowo stabilne dzięki standaryzowanym praktykom uprawy i rozszerzeniu nowych obszarów produkcji.
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The Northern Hemisphere has begun strongly with increasing volumes and high-quality produce.
2025-11-07 00:00
Jingold, the kiwi specialist known for its innovative yellow, red, and green-fleshed varieties, has kicked off the new commercial season successfully. With 2,500 hectares of land, 2,000 of which are in Italy, and a network of 850 producers across the Northern and Southern hemispheres,
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Australia: Industry internship program set to cultivate horticulture’s next generation
2025-11-07 00:00
A nowa inicjatywa mająca na celu rozwiązanie krytycznego niedoboru pracowników w sektorze ogrodniczym w Australii została uruchomiona. Program Stypendialny dla Przemysłu Ogrodniczego, uruchomiony przez Hort Innovation we współpracy z Uniwersytetem Zachodniego Sydney, zapewni szkolenie oparte na praktyce i praktyczne doświadczenie branżowe.
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The Peruvian blueberry season will end earlier and with lower volumes than initially estimated.
2025-11-07 00:00
The Peruvian blueberry season is seeing a shift in its export outlook. The most recent data from ProArándanos shows that the peak shipment volume was achieved in week 40, reaching around 21,000 tons, which is 12.5% below the initial projection of 24,000 tons by week 42. So far, Peru has
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Moldova's apple processing volume is expected to reach 280,000 tonnes, exceeding last year's level.
2025-11-07 00:00
Wolumeny przetwarzania jabłek w Mołdawii znacząco przekroczyły tempo zeszłego roku. Do początku listopada w pięciu fabrykach koncentratu jabłkowego w kraju zostało już przetworzonych około 200 000 ton jabłek, według Logos Press. Sezon przetwarzania nadal trwa, a przemysł jest w dobrym stanie.
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Registration for B2B produce meetings in Italy in 2026 is now open.
2025-11-07 00:00
Rejestracja została otwarta na czwartą edycję Międzynarodowych Spotkań Biznesowych z Detalistami, zaplanowaną na 22 stycznia 2026 roku w Bergamo we Włoszech. Organizowane przez Fresh Food Leader, wydarzenie ma na celu ułatwienie bezpośrednich interakcji handlowych między dostawcami świeżych produktów a nabywcami.
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Egypt is increasing its garlic exports to Spain as domestic production in Spain decreases.
2025-11-07 00:00
Egipt znacząco zwiększył eksport czosnku do Hiszpanii, odzwierciedlając zmianę na europejskim rynku, gdzie producenci hiszpańscy borykają się z niższym plonem i rosnącymi kosztami. Według analityków EastFruit, Hiszpania, największy producent i eksporter czosnku w Europie, importowała ponad 3 000 ton egipskiego.
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The Bonduelle Group reported sales of €519.8 million for the first quarter of its 2025–2026 fiscal year (July 1–September 30, 2025), showing a decrease of 0.5% on a like-for-like basis and 2.1% on reported figures compared to the same period last year.
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Spain: Floriculture in Andacollo thrives despite water shortage
2025-11-07 00:00
In the El Manzano area of the Andacollo commune, Maritza Cortes grows flowers. Despite the ongoing lack of rainfall in the area, she says she has managed to handle the situation. "I consider myself fortunate," she says. Her business is called Ferpas, a name that combines those of her daughters.
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Indian apples have a unique market trend at the moment, with fresh supplies coming from Kashmir and imported Northern Hemisphere fruits overlapping with Himachal apples. Anuj P Chaurasia, the Founder of Freshos Enterprise, explains that this is followed by arrivals from the Southern Hemisphere. "The market initially embraces these changes.
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The stone fruit sector of Spain will gather in Murcia next month.
2025-11-07 00:00
Murcia will host the sixth National Stone Fruit Congress at the Victor Villegas Auditorium on December 11, 2025, bringing together researchers, technicians, producers, and companies involved in the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, organized by Agromarketing España, has become a key gathering for discussing the latest developments and trends in the industry.
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Maccio Capatonda special guest at the Forum Retail 2025
2025-11-07 00:00
Maccio Capatonda, actor, comedian, and director among the most beloved faces of Italian humor, will be a special guest at Forum Retail 2025, the leading event for the Italian and international retail community.
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"This year, Europe is slightly less interested in Brazilian grapes due to Spain and Italy having good production."
2025-11-07 00:00
The current grape season in Brazil is progressing well, with good volumes and excellent quality, thanks to a stable and favorable climate during production, explains Daniel Eijsink, CEO of Kuará Frutas. "This year's harvest season has been normal, with good volume and quality. The weather has been"
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