The retailer, M&S, has announced that fresh produce aisles will be more visible as they intensify their rotation and renewal program. read more

The French association Interfel has intensified its efforts to encourage young consumers to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, by introducing a new eight-week series of summer promotions called Jamais Trop Street (Never Too Street). read more

Italian-grown Exotic Red, the only red-fleshed kiwifruit currently sold commercially in Europe, is now available for a longer period of the year, thanks to new production in South Africa. read more

Italian-grown Exotic Red, the only red-fleshed kiwifruit currently sold commercially in Europe, is now available for a longer period of the year, thanks to new production in South Africa. read more

W Południowym Tyrolu we Włoszech, nowy projekt uruchomiony przez konsorcjum VIP i lokalne biuro turystyczne ma na celu zdefiniowanie na nowo sposobu, w jaki konsumenci myślą o jabłkach. read more

On an average day, one in ten Belgians reaches for this fresh vegetable, probably also on 'Cucumber Day', which takes place today, July 1st. These figures come from the latest VLAM consumption tracker reported on by vilt.be. Most often, the cucumber is grabbed during read more

In comparison to 2023, exports have increased by 1.9% to 56.7 billion euros. However, imports have grown even more significantly, by 6.1% to 47.6 billion euros. The Flemish agricultural trade surplus amounts to 9.1 billion euros. Pears are the most important export product from the region. read more

The Italian fresh produce brand F.lli Orsero has introduced a new blueberry product aimed at promoting healthy, daily consumption for people on the go. read more

Firma T&G Global, with headquarters in New Zealand, has established a new strategic partnership with Sandher Fruit Packers, one of the prominent cherry growers in Canada. This move is considered a major advancement for the cherry industry in North America. read more

The Guatemala Produce Trade Association (GPTA) has announced the celebration of its 10th-year anniversary. The association brings together top US importers and industry service providers with the aim of enhancing the trade of fruits and vegetables grown in Guatemala and exported to the US. read more

Fairtrade International has announced that Turkey is now a Fairtrade producer country. read more

Peru is on track to surpass Chile and become the largest fruit exporter in Latin America by 2025. The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation in Peru projects that the country will export over $10 billion worth of fruit this year, positioning it as one of the top five fruit exporters worldwide. read more

The concern thus arises from a new draft regulation currently being put out for public consultation by the European Commission, aiming to review market surveillance mechanisms and the calculation of import values in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) is cautioning supply chains that the growing costs of raw materials and other resources are putting more pressure on the secondary pallet market. read more

With great passion, Hubert Merz has been cultivating over 30 different crops, including carrots, on his organic farm in Neulußheim since 1991. The organic carrots are washed and processed at the associated packing facility, Merz-Biogemüse. "Our fields are alive," he proudly states. And you can see that: read more

After heavy rainfall in February and March, which caused significant crop losses in the eastern growing areas above Kakamas in the Northern Cape province, the harvest forecast was revised downwards to 91,000 tonnes in April. read more

A coalition of South African citrus growers is coming together this summer to promote the Star Ruby variety in European markets. They aim to reshape the fruit's reputation and stimulate growth in the category. read more

Planasa has established a new department with the aim of driving its global growth strategy and enhancing the integration and optimization of all elements within its berry business and produce value chain. read more

This restructuring is accompanied by a change in the management of the business unit. In the future, the technology will be led by a leadership team consisting of Roger Lepper, Wolfgang Rück, and Jakob Bötsch, all of whom will report directly to Dr. Hiller. read more

With the beginning of the rainy season in Michoacán and Jalisco, the Association of Producers and Export Packers of Mexican Avocados (Apeam) has started distributing 690,000 pine plants as part of its forest conservation program. read more