W tym Wielkanoc, Grupa Costa miała awokado z wyrytymi laserowo postaciami wielkanocnymi na ich skórce. Próba, która odbywała się w 20 wybranych sklepach Woolworths w Victorii, jest częścią szerszego zaangażowania Costy w zrównoważony rozwój i zaangażowanie konsumentów. We współpracy z "The Packaging Hippie" Giladem. read more

Organic stone fruit and organic blueberry production is currently taking place in California. According to Parker, the stone fruit crop is lighter than usual in some varieties, but closer to normal in others. Early apricot varieties are experiencing a particularly significant decrease of 40-50%, while June varieties appear to be at average levels. read more

Claude Janin recently took over the Terre et Serre Genevoises family business with his brother. The farm produces a variety of crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, snack cucumbers, eggplants, Palermo peppers, lettuce, parsley, cereals, and Mara des Bois strawberries, which are now in season. read more

The Igp Cauliflower from the Sele Plain and DolceClementina are being introduced in Gdo today with an additional added value: an innovative, eco-friendly packaging certified according to the "Vaschette Bestack" protocol. These two horticultural excellences from Italy - produced by Op - are now offering a sustainable packaging solution. read more

During the current reporting week, the average price of apples from the Cox's orange group decreased to £1.36 per kilogram, down from the previous week's average of £1.45. This represents a weekly price drop of £0.09, or about 6%, based on the most recent data. Strawberries also... read more

According to recent consumer trend data from Fruitnet, Japanese shoppers prioritize freshness, nutritional balance, and reducing food waste when making grocery purchases. read more

Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso in Licata, in the province of Agrigento, is already in the middle of the Cantalupo melon harvesting campaign. According to quality control manager Vincenzo Marrali, despite a few episodes of rain, the favorable climatic conditions have favored an optimal yield. read more

"He doesn't want to be overly optimistic," says Safpro's Craig Jensen, "but the season is looking extremely positive for South Africa and, external factors aside, 'the only people who could ruin it in many ways are probably ourselves.' We will need to be very careful about the quality of fruit being." read more

Another weather setback has been added to the challenges faced by stone fruit producers in the wider area of Tyrnavos, Greece. Two days of hailstorms in late April caused additional damage to the already devastated production from the frost in March. "The March frost had already destroyed this year's... read more

In the citrus groves of Huelva, Spain, the presence of Paracoccus burnerae, a mealybug species not previously reported in Europe, has recently been confirmed. This was reported by the Spanish entomologist Jesús Quintano Sánchez, who documented its appearance in conjunction with attacks from the... read more

The National Union of Juice Producers (KUPS) has published a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Minister of Health, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Minister of Finance regarding the need to allocate financial resources for the withdrawal of fruit raw materials and products

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This season, Argentina exported 4,803 tons of peaches, plums, and nectarines between October and April. This amount is 44% lower than in the same period of the previous season and 11% lower than the average of the last three seasons (2021/22-2023/24), according to reports from the National Agri-Food. read more

Morocco’s avocado success story sounds like a horticultural fairy tale: in a short span of time, a serene part of North Africa has transformed into one of the most promising new suppliers of this creamy, green fruit. For retailers and importers in search of exceptional produce, Moroccan avocados provide a unique option. read more

The Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation (KSMDMC) has expanded its Karsiri portal to facilitate the direct sale of 12 mango varieties to consumers in Bengaluru. This initiative is designed to streamline the supply chain by directly linking mango farmers with consumers. read more

After the success of the first edition, this year the highly anticipated Kiwi Passion Day is back, scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, at Meeting Room D2 - Pavilion D2 of MACFRUT in Rimini (click here to register). The event, now in its second edition, ... read more

"We've had an eventful first quarter for blueberries in 2025," says Robbert Leisink of FruitFul Berries from Venlo. "From week 1 to 8, we saw excellent volumes of consistently high quality from Chile. But just as quickly as Chile entered the market, it tapered off again." "The volumes available read more

To mark the official start of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its complete spring range: in addition to strawberries, lettuce, leafy salads, kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, etc., spring onions and radishes have been harvested since March. read more

Over the past few nights, frost has occurred in almost the entire Poland. Depending on the region and terrain, temperatures dropped from -2˚C to even -7˚C. The extent of damage to blueberry flowers from frost depends on the development stage of the flowers and on that, read more

UNS Farms is transforming the future of food production in the UAE. Founded in 2018 as a part of the Speedex Group, UNS Farms has emerged as one of Dubai's most sophisticated urban vertical farms. Covering 30,000 square feet, the farm is capable of producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables daily. read more

Exports of fruits via airfreight are increasingly encountering challenges such as weight variations that disrupt logistics, last-minute cancellations due to production delays, and strict phytosanitary controls at the destination. These factors necessitate increased precision and coordination to maintain quality standards and meet delivery deadlines. read more