Asia, especially China, is our main market for cherries. The lessons we learned from the last season were valuable. The overproduction negatively impacted many exporters' outcomes and led to increased caution. Following the experience of the previous year, many growers have recognized that prioritizing quality is essential. As a result, they are no longer shipping some of their cherries." read more

French fry processors don't seem to fully utilize potato batches. In response, Dutch technology company PIP Innovations has introduced an innovative solution: the S-Blade, a smart machine that rescues imperfect French fries from being discarded. "It's quite simple," says Bart Kroef, from PIP's team. read more

The lemon campaign in Sicily is currently in a transition phase: The season for the Verdello variety has ended, and in about ten days, it will be replaced by the Primofiore variety. This information was provided by Silvia Magliocco, the Italian sales manager of the Pasam Agrumi cooperative, one of the largest lemon producers in the region. read more

Kanzi® has completed its 20th anniversary season, which featured events for both consumers and growers to celebrate two decades of growing and selling the apple variety. One of the standout events was the Nicored/Nicoter grower competition, which rewarded participants who purchased new trees. read more

Everything is ready for the presentation of Macfrut 2026 in Catania. The appointment is tomorrow at 3.30 pm at the Romano Palace Hotel in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and through a live streaming by connecting HERE (languages available: Italian, English, and Spanish). Stay tuned for the latest updates on the 43rd edition. read more

The persimmon campaign will begin on September 20, following the pattern of previous seasons, with promising volume predictions compared to previous years and higher prices at the origin. "We anticipate regular yields and excellent quality due to favorable weather conditions and effective pest control." read more

"Forty years ago, we planted a seed. Today, we are reaping the fruits of our unwavering commitment to quality and our customers' trust. This journey fills us with pride and propels us toward the future," says Michele Volpone, president of Cooperativa Gloria, which is now celebrating its 40th. read more

Afriflora CC, a Fynbos harvesting and export company based in South Africa's Western Cape, continues to expand its range of dried and fresh products while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. The business was established over 30 years ago by the Maree family. read more

Food safety at the center of the communication campaign by Coop Alleanza 3.0, which has launched three new episodes of the podcast "Per fare un broccolo - Parola ai giurati", created, written, and produced by Show Reel Agency. The goal is to provide consumers with useful information on. read more

Ad hoc solutions, targeted display choices, and room for creativity in the fruit and vegetable department to enhance and promote grapes and seasonality. In these weeks, the departments of numerous retail stores of various brands are adopting dedicated displays to dramatize the spaces and emphasize. read more

New Zealand: Commerce Commission welcomes enhanced focus on competition

The Commerce Commission has welcomed the government's announcement to update the Commerce Act with measures aimed at enhancing competition. This includes measures to deter creeping acquisitions. read more

According to LS reports, Kazakhstan exported 7,400 tons of apples from January to July 2025, which is almost double the amount exported in the same period last year. Russia was the main buyer, purchasing 7,200 tons (an increase of 3.4 times). Additionally, exports to Tajikistan grew by 1.5 times, totaling 23.6 tons. read more

The cycle of Dulcis Field Days 2025 has started at the Zannoni Farm in Pieve Cesato (Ra), dedicated field meetings for farmers, technicians, and cooperatives cultivating Dulcis kiwis. The schedule will continue with other meetings in the main kiwi growing areas. read more

Dole Italia will be the Platinum sponsor of the Lega Basket Serie A for the 2025-26 season. From the championship to major events such as the Supercoppa, Coppa Italia Final Eight, and NextGen Cup, Dole-branded fruit will be in the spotlight. read more

The summer varieties of plums are starting to finish, and the summer production of fennel is coming to an end, while the new chestnut campaign is opening. The harvest of turnip greens has started early. There is a good balance between supply and demand for eggplants. Prices for eggplants are starting to decrease. read more

Walnut growers in southern and central Moldova are planning to begin harvesting the early export variety Peschansky on a large scale between September 18 and 20, which is about a week later than in 2024, as reported by Logos Press. Last year, there was extreme summer heat, with daytime temperatures reaching... read more

The operation of the year for European retailing could be Mercadona's arrival in Italy. All the Spanish industry newspapers are talking about it, and IFN recently reported on it (for more details click here). After resounding successes in Portugal, the group... read more

Fruit farming in Oltrepò Pavese is being severely tested not only by drought, but also by the increasingly massive onslaught of corvids. Magpies and jays, driven by water and food shortages, are devastating apple, plum, and grape crops: in some farms, the damage is apparent. read more

Feeding infants blueberries as one of their first solid foods may help enhance their immune systems, decrease allergy symptoms, and promote gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz. The study, published in Nutrients and Frontiers in Nutrition, suggests that introducing blueberries early in a baby's diet may have these beneficial effects. read more

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), a UK environmental NGO aligned with the Labour Party, is calling for a government ban on plastic packaging for 21 common fruit and vegetable items. This proposal is part of a wider range of waste-reduction measures that are anticipated to be announced soon. read more