On 6 July 2025, Mila Nijhof (formerly Den Engelsman) passed away at the age of 51. Mila came to the Netherlands as a young woman and, at the age of 22, joined Minnaar Holland as a native Russian speaker, marking the start of her long career in the world of fresh produce. After her time at read more

In South Africa, all fruit packhouses are faced with the same dilemma: how to balance super-efficient operations with the well-being of human workers? Packhouses in Western Europe and Australia appear to have fewer people compared to the bustling activity of a packhouse in Hoedspruit. read more

W godzinach nad ranem, gdy kraj jeszcze śpi, firma APC Handling zlokalizowana w Aalsmeer, w Holandii, jest pełna ruchu. Z 6 000 m² magazynem z różnymi strefami temperaturowymi i dziesięcioma dokami załadunkowymi, zespół tego dostawcy usług logistycznych zapewnia, że owoce, warzywa, i... read more

The cherry harvest has now started in the later-ripening regions of northern Germany. Christian Bohn, the managing director of Gerkens Fruchtgroßhandel GmbH in Hamburg, reported that they were able to offer the first cherries from their own protected cultivation in the Altes Land region in week 27. read more

It may seem surprising, but it's true: in three out of five stores in the same city, the number of tomato references for sale on July 1st was lower compared to February 24th. This is despite tomatoes being a category that records the highest sales in the grocery retail sector. read more

Following the shareholders' meeting held in recent days, the corporate positions of CONOR, a company within the Agribologna Group and a leader in the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables in Italy, are being renewed. For over 60 years, CONOR has been dedicated to the selection and distribution of... read more

EARLYNA® is born, the new brand that will accompany the commercial development of the American variety of mandarin called US Early Pride, as reported by foodretail.es. The brand symbolizes a new phase in the process of enhancing a variety with extraordinary potential: with its read more

Rozpoczął się sezon na mango w Egipcie przy wysokim popycie z kilku rynków, jednak komplikacje logistyczne zwiększają koszty transportu. Tak twierdzi Haitham El Saadany z Sadat Agro Fruit. Eksporter mówi: "Oczekujemy lepszych wyników handlowych niż w zeszłym sezonie. Jest to spowodowane tym, że mamy". read more

The innovative drying cabinet 'Herb.ERT' has been successfully used in the catering industry for several years. Users describe the raw food products processed with this advanced drying technique as having a full aroma, unique texture, and providing a first-class taste experience. read more

UK: Asda managers are preparing to vote on GMB union recognition. Asda's depot management team is set to vote on whether GMB will become their official union representative following a landmark decision by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC). More than 1,000 salaried managers across 23 UK depots are involved in this process. read more

The pea crop planting in the UK was completed by mid-May, which is considered normal, as stated by Stephen Francis from Fen Peas. "All of the crop was well established, but we have not received any significant rainfall since then," he said. "The early crops performed well, but we are currently seeing struggles with the later crops." read more

At BerryBrothers, the harvest of early redcurrant varieties is nearly complete. "This week we're picking the last of the Junifer, and next week we'll begin harvesting the Rovada," says Nijs van Zuilen. "Demand for redcurrants is remarkably strong. read more

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have awarded the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety grown in the Buenos Aires de Puntarenas region, Costa Rica. This variety, resulting from over 15 years of research and two years of... read more

Before Russia's full-scale invasion, Kherson used to produce over 1.5 million tonnes of watermelons annually, nearly a third of Ukraine's total production. In 2022, 90% of the fields were lost to occupation, infrastructure was destroyed, and the land was mined. Today, early watermelons are back on Ukrainian shelves, but... read more

The horticultural company Grinora Fruit, located in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, is currently harvesting up to 100 tons of sour cherries per day, mainly from the Kelleris and Lutovka varieties. This information was provided by the company's chief agronomist, Yurii Ovchar, in an article for the magazine. read more

On June 3rd, the collection of one of the excellences of the Venosta territory started, the Val Venosta mountain cauliflower, a brand that includes a range of seasonal fruits beyond apples: strawberries, cherries, apricots, and red fruits. The estimated production for the 2025 season is around 3000. read more

"It's heavy soil by Westland standards, but that has its advantages, especially in weather like this," says lettuce grower Robbin Konsman as he walks through his newest greenhouse on Kapittelland 3 in 's-Gravenzande on a hot Tuesday afternoon. Most of the day's work has already been done. read more

Want to add a fresh flavor to your salad? Try adding crunchy radishes. Their red skin and white flesh provide a colorful contrast that can liven up a summer dish. However, not everyone enjoys the sharp taste of radishes. This is where breeders come in, working on developing milder varieties. read more

Top chef Heston Blumenthal has announced that the strong start to Britain's strawberry season has inspired him to create a new dessert. read more

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet ogłosiło, że Andrea Montagna została mianowana nowym współdyrektorem generalnym, z dniem 1 lipca, w celu przyspieszenia wzrostu i innowacji w całym swoim biznesie w Stanach Zjednoczonych. read more