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

As part of an agreement between National Agroforte (brand MillMax) in the Bukhara region and Kuwait's Star Fruit Co., Uzbekistan has shipped around 1 ton of fresh fruits to Kuwait, including peaches, pomegranates, melons, pears, nectarines, and grapes, reports IA "Dunyo". read more

The South India Flower Association stated on Thursday that the planned cut-flower market at GKVK is not related to the relocation of KR Market, despite reports of 900 trees being cut down for the project. Association president TM Aravind clarified that the facility is intended to serve national needs and... read more

"Henk van Doorne sighs as he talks about the grim situation with lettuce prices. At 76 years old, the Westlander still manages sales for some growers and tends to his own small garden. However, the experienced professional in the industry expresses concern over the slow lettuce sales, which appear to be increasingly becoming a long-term issue." read more

A small number of mango shipments from Mexico entered the U.S. last week, indicating that the country's mango season has officially ended. "We are now depending solely on Brazil for mango supply," says Albert Perez from Continental Fresh. Brazil's production has begun on a small scale, but volumes are expected to increase soon. read more

In the presence of Belgian federal ministers Clarinval (Agriculture & Economy) and Matz (Public Service and Modernisation), Belgian Fruit Valley presented the Belgian TRUVAL Conference pear at the World Expo in Osaka on Sunday, September 14, during the National Holiday at the Belgian Pavilion. read more

Rayalaseema, a major horticultural center in Andhra Pradesh, is currently experiencing a serious crisis during the Kharif season due to drought, low crop prices, and crop damage. This region is a significant supplier of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, but farmers are facing challenges such as decreased cultivation and financial stress. read more

The summer carrot production characteristics in the plain of Thebes, the most significant summer cultivation area for this vegetable in Greece, are varied. Mrs. Fotini Papaefstathiou, a member of the management at the local production and trading company Katselis, emphasizes: "The quality of" read more

The market figures for this week show contrasting trends in various fruit categories compared to the averages from the previous week. Apples in the "Other Mid-Season" category saw a significant decrease in value, dropping from £1.29 per kilogram to £1.11. This £0.18 decrease indicates read more

"CEA companies często skupiają się na tworzeniu innowacyjnych rozwiązań, ale nie myślą o ochronie tych innowacji aż do momentu, gdy jest już za późno" - mówi Bree Vculek, współpracownik w Biotechnologii i Praktyce Chemicznej w firmie Sterne Kessler. "Siła innowacji tkwi w tym, jak dobrze jest ona zastosowana i uchwycona. Wczesne..." read more