Hiszpania jest największym producentem organicznym w UE, posiadając prawie trzy miliony hektarów i zajmując szóste miejsce na świecie, według raportu dotyczącego produkcji organicznej z 2024 roku, opublikowanego na stronie internetowej Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności. Dokument pokazuje, że do końca 2024 roku obszar przeznaczony na organiczną uprawę... read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have announced a joint in-store campaign for bananas and pineapples, running in 488 Morrisons outlets across the UK. The initiative, titled "Eat 'em, Like 'em, Love 'em," is designed to encourage consumers to try and explore different ways of enjoying the two fruits. read more

Ambassador's residence in Seongbuk District, northern Seoul on Friday celebrated cultural exchange through ikebana, or the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. read more

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AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. Regarding cucumbers, the price at Albert Heijn has reverted back to €0.85 each. read more

The global strawberry market is now a sector worth over $5.2 billion annually, characterized by high competitiveness and an increasing presence of new exporters. Among the leaders, Mexico continues to dominate with a 19% share in value. read more

After the great success of past years, the 5th edition of the Neapolis Marathon will return to Naples on October 19th. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, announces its support for the event as an Official Sponsor. read more

Veg Power, a UK-based non-profit organization that promotes healthy eating, has announced a partnership with Sakata, Barfoots, and Waitrose for the 2025 "Better with Butternut" campaign. The campaign aims to encourage consumers to cook with British-grown butternut squash. This initiative aligns with the peak harvest season. read more

At the beginning of October, apples are once again asserting themselves strongly among the leading categories in the fruit and vegetable department of the Large-Scale Retail Trade (Gdo), and an in-depth analysis by IFN seemed particularly appropriate. The analysis conducted on six Gdo chains in Parma highlights a range and depth of assortment that is difficult to find elsewhere. read more

Drive pear sales in large-scale retail, engage young people, and attract consumers' attention to a category in need of a boost. In the fruit and vegetable departments, the autumn season is lit up with the "Win Every Day with Opera La Pera" prize competition, an initiative aimed at incentivizing. read more

ILIP, among the European leaders in sustainable packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables, strengthens its international presence by participating for the first time in two important events for the agri-food and horticulture sector: Saudi Agriculture (Riyadh, October 20-23, 2025) and read more

It is not only climate change and curiosity that are bringing exotic fruits closer to Italians: there is also the strategy of brands to offer a wider range of products, including tasty, nutritionally beneficial, and versatile options. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Oregon State University oraz Florida State University doprowadziło do stworzenia systemu sztucznej inteligencji (AI) opartego na smartfonach, który jest w stanie przewidywać stopień dojrzałości i jakość wewnętrzną awokado. „Awokado należy do najczęściej marnowanych owoców na świecie z powodu nadmiernego dojrzałości," powiedział Luyao Ma,... read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container, marking the 17th consecutive weekly decline and reaching the lowest level since January 2024. Spot rates on the Transpacific trade lane were relatively stable this week, indicating a seasonal slowdown during China's Golden Week. read more

Expectations in Argolida, one of the main orange and mandarin producing regions of Greece, remain cautious for the upcoming season's production. Mr. Petros Soursos, a shareholder of Soursos S.A., mentioned: "It appears that the production of Navelina will be reduced in certain areas here, but on the other read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

A new banana box design developed through collaboration between packaging specialists and international fruit exporters is targeting improved sustainability and reduced shipping weight without compromising strength. The project began when technical experts from Mondi Containerboard explored. read more

A reusable plastic half pallet, originally introduced in the United Kingdom, is now being adopted across Europe for use in beverage and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) logistics. Developed by Tosca, the UDP half pallet is designed as a retail-ready solution aimed at improving efficiency in the supply chain. read more

Ukrainian plant breeder Oleksandr Kostiantynovych Ponomarenko, a member of the Ukrainian Nut Association, is continuing his research on nut breeding in his garden-laboratory located in Izmail, Odesa region, as reported by agronews.ua. His efforts are concentrated on developing new varieties and enhancing existing ones. read more

According to official market data, the average price of bananas decreased in several major Latin American suppliers in week 41 compared to the previous week. Colombian bananas, for example, averaged £0.96 per kilogram, down from £1.01 the previous week, representing a decrease of £0.04 per kilogram or approximately read more