The period from Easter to the end of June is usually focused on white asparagus, but it is also the peak season for green asparagus. Green asparagus, a Belgian product that may not receive as much attention as its white counterpart, is becoming more and more popular during this time. read more

The Dutch top fruit season is entering its final phase. "It has been a good year. We might have hoped for a price increase for both apples and pears towards the end, but that now seems unlikely. I also don't expect any further price improvements and anticipate we will close the season at. read more

At the beginning, the fleece-covered facilities of Abenhardt company, the first organic zucchinis of this season could be harvested as early as week 22. Starting from week 23/24, larger quantities will be available for both the organic specialty trade and regular retail grocery trade, as Managing expects. read more

Take the Heavenly Pleasure of Cosmic Crisp®, combine it with the wonder of the city from above, add a captivating violin concert at sunset... and it's immediately wow! These are the ingredients that thrilled the participants of "Cosmic Stars and Heavenly Moments", the roadshow. read more

The event, held in the conference room of the B&B Hotel in Vícar (Viapark Commercial Park), served as a meeting point for professionals from various marketing cooperatives and industry experts, promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences on the topic. read more

A family-owned fruit farm based in Kent has signed a new £750 million deal with Aldi. AC Goatham & Son has been supplying a variety of apples and pears to Britain's fourth-largest supermarket since 2016. Last year, they were announced as Aldi's exclusive supplier of British apples. The new deal is for 20 years. read more

Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will take place from October 8th to 10th at the Madrid venue. The event records a

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With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is reshaping the dynamics of these burgeoning markets for its horticultural goods. Notably, in the first quarter of this year, Egypt’s orange exports to Canada have already surpassed the total for all of 2023, establishing a new. read more

As every year, Bayer celebrates its Melon & Watermelon Week in Murcia. For the third time, they are repeating the experience at their experimental station. The event will take place in weeks 26 and 27. On Wednesday, June 26, they will kick off with the first visits from customers. read more

In 2023, INDUSER made its way into the stone fruit sector by designing and manufacturing five automated packaging facilities in Spain for different varieties of plums, peaches, and apricots. "This advancement reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence," read more

Aamiya Fresh Farms grow mangoes in Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of India. The mango season in this region typically runs from May to August. Despite experiencing some extreme weather conditions in recent months, mango production in the area has not been affected, according to Ishant Saini from Aamiya Fresh Farms. read more

During the last Macfrutho event, I had the opportunity to participate in a seminar that analyzed the state of the art and future prospects of the Organic sector. I shared my point of view on how this category is treated in the fruit and vegetable departments of Italian large-scale retail. read more

"Kultive's ratatouille vegetable range is introducing two new varieties this week. The White and Graffiti eggplants offer a colorful twist to the traditional purple eggplant, which is the company's flagship product. "The first shipments arrived on Monday," said Alexandre Picault, Kultive's sales manager." read more

Syngenta is introducing two important innovations in its melon and watermelon portfolio this year. In the piel de sapo melon segment, they are launching Bobal F1, their first variety with resistance to New Delhi virus within the ND Protected range. In the watermelon segment, they are strengthening their lineup for outdoor cultivation with Ágata. read more

The future of Apple investment in Washington and consumer valuation of apples were topics examined by Michael Swanson, Ph.D., chief agricultural economist with Wells Fargo's Agri-Food Institute, in his recent report titled "An Apple A Day." The report highlighted the value of apples, stating, "While the U.S...." read more

From late May to June, as the blueberry seasons in Yunnan and Northeast China come to an end, Shandong blueberries dominate the market. Shandong is one of the primary regions for blueberry production in China. "The advantage of blueberries from Qingdao, Shandong Province, is the variety they offer." read more

"This is a challenging time due to the fluctuating prices of citrus fruits, particularly lemons. Our main focus is on producing lemon products, with a special emphasis on lemon juice. Our premium product is our organic lemon juice, which comes in various formats and innovative packaging options tailored to our customers' needs." read more

Domestic fruits clearly dominated the market, with their presence expanding even further. On the other hand, the competition from Greek, Dutch, and Belgian batches was minimal. Deliveries from Italy, Spain, and Poland were mostly complementary and did not play a significant role. read more

The increasing demand for mashed potatoes has led Branston to open what it claims is the largest mash factory in Britain. read more

Prominent figures in the retail supply of fresh produce, foodservice, marketing, and branding will be featured in the second speaker session at the Festival of Fresh 2024. read more