Gary Marshall, Chairman of the Covent Garden Tenants Association, visited Melbourne Market earlier this month to exchange views with market operators and wholesalers on shared operational challenges. Melbourne Market is the main wholesale fruit, vegetable, and cut flower trading center in. read more

The new Limorè 2025/26 lemon campaign is about to start, with the first pallets scheduled to be sent out in less than two weeks, just before the Christmas holidays. The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers of Rocca Imperiale, which markets the product grown in the Rocca Imperiale area, is. read more

European fruit and vegetable production remains concentrated in a limited number of producing countries, with southern Member States continuing to dominate both fresh vegetable and fruit output. Recent figures underline the scale of production and the importance of these crops within the EU. read more

Reduction of 39,045 tons of CO₂ emissions and an increase in the share of electricity from renewable sources from 30 to 42% of the company's energy needs. These are the Environmental Sustainability Objectives for 2025-27 set by Conserve Italia, a decisive step in the ecological transition. read more

A slow start for the Sicilian citrus campaign. Salvatore Scarcella, president of the Agricultural Cooperative Society Agricoltori Ionici (Op Cai), and vice president Carmelo Scarcella, are telling IFN about the initial weeks of the season. read more

Fischer Farms is known for constructing some of the largest vertical farms in the United Kingdom, but founder Tristan Fischer says the company's true mission has changed. Rather than competing with growers in the premium leafy greens market, the company aims to transition into an equipment manufacturer with a focus on... read more

A year ago, Aktalanfruit celebrated the grand opening of its new premises at the Rotterdam Groothandelsmarkt. "The relocation has certainly provided us with a positive momentum. The increased space has enabled us to significantly expand our product range," says Anja Aktalan. Aktalanfruit was established by her father, Ahmet. This month, her read more

The 2025/26 Peruvian mango season has started under challenging conditions, with reduced supply, slow ripening in the fields, and local prices that are too high for the international market. As a result, several exporting companies have decided to temporarily stop their purchases until the situation improves. read more

The recent USDA report predicts that China's table grape production will reach 15 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season, representing a 6% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Chilean Blueberry Committee has officially launched its campaign "Small, mighty, and delicious. Blueberries, all the time!" to increase domestic consumption by educating consumers about the nutritional benefits of this superfood, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Morrisons has strengthened its efforts to address climate change by setting new science-based emissions reduction targets, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), for the near and long term. read more

W Hiszpanii, Komitet Wiśniowy Fepex wydał pozytywną ocenę minionego sezonu pod względem zarówno wolumenów, jak i cen. read more

In the last few years, especially in 2025, Grójeckie apples from Poland have gained more visibility, as the Sady Grójeckie Association aims to leverage the fruit's strong consumer position. Maciej Majewski, a representative of the association, highlights several key events that read more

Unifrutti Group has acquired Safco, a Peruvian table grape specialist, from Rio King and other minority shareholders as part of its continued expansion strategy in Latin America. read more

Costa Rica has concluded the UK leg of its latest European campaign to promote its pineapple and cassava with a culinary demonstration for food media professionals. The event was led by chef Nuria Azofeifa, who showcased recipes highlighting the versatility of these products in contemporary cuisine. read more

The Alicante-based company Eurofruits Levante has recently joined Anecoop, the leading Spanish second-tier cooperative group. Anecoop stated that this partnership will enhance its competitiveness in a market that is becoming more challenging. read more

China's imports of table grapes are expected to decrease in the 2025/26 marketing year (June-May) due to enhanced supply and quality of its domestic production, as stated in a new report by the USDA. read more

A new independent economic assessment has confirmed that the Southern Forests Food Council (SFFC) is a significant economic contributor to the Southern Forests region of Western Australia. The assessment shows that in the 2023/24 period, the SFFC generated over A$6.1 million in direct economic value through its branding, marketing, and industry development efforts. read more

Noposion has announced its plans to raise over Rmb1.45bn (US$205mn) through a share issuance for expanding its Yunnan blueberry base. The funds will also be utilized for building a small berry R&D center. read more

More than 2 out of 3 Italians consume salad all year round, even when it's cold outside and tables are filled with rich and traditional dishes. This is what emerges from the "Appunti & Spunti" survey by Bonduelle, which portrays an Italy increasingly attentive to freshness, convenience, and taste. read more