Three new ranges, two mousses (one protein-based) and a 100% fruit dessert, created by Melinda Lab, the Business Unit of the Consortium committed to developing ideas and products in the processed foods sector, are at the center of a diversified promotional campaign in June. The highlight event in Milan. read more

According to sources in the sector consulted by Fruit Today, this year retailers in Spain have even bought onions from a source as unusual as China. Normally, until the end of April and the beginning of May, supermarkets do not usually buy onions. But the

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Według analityków EastFruit, obserwuje się obecnie trend obniżania się cen wczesnej białej kapusty na ukraińskim rynku. Głównymi powodami tego dostosowania cenowego są sezonowe zwiększenie podaży nowo zebranej kapusty oraz relatywnie niskie zapotrzebowanie na ten produkt. Obecnie, read more

The need to establish innovative financing mechanisms for African farmers and reassess existing ones is becoming more crucial as the continent grapples with compounded challenges such as climate change, low productivity, and conflict. This was emphasized during a session at the recent 10th. read more

This year, the harvest of Dutch open-ground vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, and iceberg lettuce started a week to ten days earlier than in other years. "The first cauliflower from the pots was very early, but now the first setting is already over, making cauliflower very scarce at the." read more

The Lettuce Committee of Fepex recently held a meeting in Murcia to review the 2023/2024 campaign. The first half of the campaign was positive, but the second half was highly irregular. There was a significant increase in exports and a growing variety of lettuce types. read more

The province of Huelva has become the fastest growing area in Europe for Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) during this 2023-2024 campaign, after reaching 50 million plants of cultivated strawberry varieties; a significant achievement for this company. read more

The Southern Hemisphere has started harvesting and has taken over the supply of kiwis. For South Africans, this campaign appears to be challenging. In New Zealand, the campaign is finally looking more positive after several years of challenges faced by growers and exporters. read more

The planting process will take place between the months of May and September in the fields located at the Valdeluz estate in Lepe. read more

Producenci awokado napotykają znaczne wyzwania związane z nawadnianiem i adaptacją do obecnych warunków klimatycznych. W poszukiwaniu efektywnego modelu, który może pomóc wzmocnić tę uprawę na południu Hiszpanii, firma Caudal współpracuje z CSIC w ramach projektu badawczego skoncentrowanego na analizie. read more

Last year, Top Seeds introduced the Arondir variety to the market, a pear-shaped tomato that is gaining the trust of farmers. Its strengths are its uniformity, with a traditional pear shape that is maintained from the beginning to the end of the crop, its

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Garlic from different origins continuously enters the European market, but Armenia, as a country of origin, is not widely recognized yet. However, if garlic producer Fruity Garden has its say, that is about to change. The company, located in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, is currently primarily focused on... read more

This week marks the beginning of the garlic harvesting season, which includes the early Spring variety, in regions like the Spanish province of Granada. The rains this spring have created ideal conditions for a promising season ahead, with expectations of good production, large garlic sizes, and increasing prices. read more

Growers in Ireland are close to finishing their potato planting season, with hopes for better weather during the June Bank Holiday. The last 12 months have brought many challenges for potato cultivation, such as delays in planting and harvesting. read more

In the twentieth week of 2024, the volumes of fruit and vegetables at fixed weight are still growing and there is still a minimal deflation, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is stagnant in terms of volumes but with a slight inflation. Among the channels, supermarket sales are increasing again, the only one showing positive growth along with the usual discount stores. read more

The European Commission's Spring 2024 short-term agricultural outlook indicates a decline in EU orange production for the 2023/24 season, particularly affecting Spain. Adverse weather conditions have resulted in a forecast of the lowest output in ten years, estimated at around 5.6 million metric tons. read more

BayWa Global Produce is a leading provider in the production of high-quality fresh produce in categories such as apples, berries, and exotic fruits. Meanwhile, Nufri has a significant presence in the most important markets of the Iberian Peninsula and is one of the firms. read more

Will we be able to eat high-quality melons all year round? Probably the timing is not ripe yet, but as emerged during yesterday's live broadcast on our social channels (click here to watch it again), the key players in the supply chain (from production to distribution) have two certainties. That is, read more

The Epigen Healthy Bite model and the Aenor certification for 'Regenerative Agriculture' are crossing borders. Last April, Aenor and Epigen presented both seals at two events held in Chile. The first meeting took place at the Fruit Exporters Association.

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After a campaign, that of 2022, with serious losses, the Jerte entity places all its hopes on this season. Fruit Today spoke with Mónica Tierno, general director of the entity. read more