A year after IGD launched its crucial roadmap, 'A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System', developed in collaboration with Wrap and EY, the company has announced the introduction of a new Food Supply Chain Sustainability Framework. This framework provides guidance on how to better integrate sustainability into the food supply chain.
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M&S Food sales are increasing despite profits being severely affected by a cyber attack.
2025-11-05 16:00
Food sales at M&S are still rising as the retailer starts to recover from this year's damaging cyber attack.
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AI and automation are revolutionizing the fresh produce business by optimizing processes and increasing efficiency.
2025-11-05 13:00
Sztuczna inteligencja i automatyzacja zmieniają każde ogniwo globalnego łańcucha dostaw owoców i warzyw. Nowo wydany Raport Trendów Fruit Logistica 2026, zatytułowany Ctrl+Alt+Refresh, bada, w jaki sposób nowe technologie napędzają efektywność, odporność i zrównoważoność.
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Del Monte's fruit-selling robot is now entering the French market.
2025-11-05 13:00
Robots selling Fresh Del Monte bananas and pineapples to supermarket shoppers have made their second appearance within a two-week period, this time at an Intermarché store located on the outskirts of Paris, France.
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A delegation from the Valencian farmer's association Ava-Asaja is in Brussels this week to raise awareness about the concerns regarding the impact of the European Union's treaty with South Africa on the region's citrus sector.
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AI and automation are revolutionizing the fresh produce industry by streamlining processes and increasing efficiency.
2025-11-05 13:00
Sztuczna inteligencja i automatyzacja zmieniają każde ogniwo globalnego łańcucha dostaw owoców i warzyw. Nowo wydany raport trendów Fruit Logistica 2026, zatytułowany Ctrl+Alt+Refresh, bada, w jaki sposób nowe technologie napędzają efektywność, odporność i zrównoważoność.
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Ava-Asaja criticizes the negative effects of South African citrus imports on Valencian mandarins.
2025-11-05 13:00
A delegation from the Valencian farmer’s association Ava-Asaja is in Brussels this week to raise concerns about the impact of the European Union’s treaty with South Africa on the region’s citrus sector.
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Chile is close to implementing an electronic phytosanitary system for exports to China.
2025-11-05 12:00
Chile is poised to become the first country to implement electronic phytosanitary certification for fruit exports to China.
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The production of Dulcis is expected to reach 1,800 tonnes this season, with growers reporting that the fruit is of excellent quality and has a high Brix content due to favorable climatic conditions.
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As of mid-October, the 2025 California table grape season entered its final weeks of harvesting with mixed results. According to reports, the fruit quality has been quite strong in terms of size, appearance, and taste, largely attributed to a relatively mild summer in the San Joaquin Valley.
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Avocados Australia has announced the appointment of Audra Morrice – a celebrated chef and judge on MasterChef Asia and Singapore – as its new international culinary ambassador.
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Nowa współpraca przywództwa w dziedzinie bioasekuracji w celu ochrony producentów wiśni i owoców letnich.
2025-11-05 02:00
A new Hort Innovation project announced on 5 November aims to improve biosecurity outcomes for the cherry and summerfruit industries. The collaboration between the two sectors will focus on enhancing on-farm biosecurity practices.
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"Konkurencja na Bliskim Wschodzie i w Azji wzrasta, ponieważ coraz więcej miejsc pochodzenia skupia się na tych destynacjach."
2025-11-05 00:00
Demand for Greek kiwis has slowed down a bit after a strong start, according to Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek kiwi exporter Europe Export. Tsinoglou stated, "Kiwi export activity started off strong, with early shipments doing well in both European and overseas markets. However, in recent weeks, the"
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Breeders collaborate to promote the cultivation of chrysanthemums.
2025-11-05 00:00
Danziger and Progeny Breeding, a chrysanthemum breeding company based in Bogotá, Colombia, have established a long-term partnership. This collaboration enhances both companies' dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, broadening their breeding programs in Chrysanthemum and Limonium.
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Apofruit Italia reports that in 2025 it registered a 20% increase in the number of employees compared to 2024 in its ten facilities spread throughout the Peninsula, with approximately 2,000 people employed in the processing centers. "In a complex economic environment, we have chosen to invest."
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Clementines and tangerines, the Gdo starts off quietly.
2025-11-05 00:00
The clementine and mandarin campaign is gradually picking up, even in large-scale retail outlets, but with a smaller range of products and display spaces compared to last year. The national campaign is running about a week behind schedule, combined with the still mild temperatures of the last.
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Decowraps and KIVO Flexible Plastics are teaming up to enhance sustainable production in Europe.
2025-11-05 00:00
Decowraps has announced a partnership with KIVO Flexible Plastics, a producer of sustainable packaging solutions. This collaboration represents a step towards more efficient, high-quality, and sustainable European production. KIVO, with its decades of experience and focus on sustainability, brings valuable expertise to the partnership.
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Egypt exported 1.66 million tonnes of oranges in 2024/25.
2025-11-05 00:00
Oficjalne dane dotyczące kampanii cytrusowej w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 odzwierciedlają spadek wolumenów eksportu, ale wzrost wartości na tonę. Spadek eksportu jest bezpośrednio związany z wzrostem popytu ze strony lokalnego przemysłu przetwórstwa pomarańczy. Eslam Gelila, egipski eksporter, komentuje to.
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HIC has launched a venture studio, acting as a nursery for startups in the green technology sector.
2025-11-05 00:00
Last week, the HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) officially opened the HIC Venture Studio in Bleiswijk - a venture studio dedicated entirely to horticulture. The goal is clear: to attract more startups into the horticultural sector. This new initiative, located inside an actual greenhouse, aims to foster innovation and collaboration in the field of horticulture.
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Documenting the prices of fruits and berries in Ukraine during weather difficulties.
2025-11-05 00:00
W tym sezonie ukraińscy producenci owoców i jagód zmierzyli się z znacznymi stratami plonów spowodowanymi anomaliami pogodowymi, ale ceny wzrosły do rekordowych poziomów, osiągając średnio 1,5–2 razy wyższe niż w zeszłym roku - powiedział Taras Bashtannik, prezydent Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw (UFOA).
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