The patented harvesters manufactured by the Italian machinery producer Dari Ecomeccanica are a valuable innovation for producers in the fresh-cut sector. These harvesters provide numerous advantages, including technical enhancements and cost savings, by minimizing the requirement for manual labor. read more

The market for both organic and conventional strawberries is experiencing progressive and steady growth throughout Europe. Recent prospective analyses presented in the Strawberry Global Market Overview 2024-2027 indicate a growth in the strawberry market, primarily driven by Germany and Italy. read more

Huntapac has expanded its partnership with Bradford Estates by obtaining farmland to grow parsnips for leading supermarket chains in the UK. Initially, Huntapac secured a commercial lease at Woodside Farm near Shifnal for its regional operations along the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. read more

Zespri has confirmed that over a million trays of fruit grown in New Zealand will be destroyed following the discovery of rats on the ship carrying the first batch for the new season in Europe (click here for more details). read more

To promote the third season of the popular series "Panchayat," Prime Video has taken an innovative advertising approach by printing the show's name and release date on bottle gourds in vegetable markets. The viral video showcasing this unique promotion caught the attention of the internet. read more

Tino Bellina has been leading the greenhouse lettuce industry for 35 years, earning the nickname "The Steve Jobs of the fourth range". He revolutionized the market in the late 1980s by introducing pre-washed baby leaves in bags, fundamentally altering the landscape of the fruit and vegetable industry. read more

Dzięki dobrej dostawie jabłek z Pensylwanii w tym sezonie, niektóre programy jabłkowe są na granicy przechodzenia na całoroczne. „Mamy już zakończone niektóre odmiany, ale inne będziemy kończyć dokładnie na początku nowego sezonu” - mówi Valerie Ramsburg z firmy Rice Fruit Company. read more

Within the framework of the Trento Festival of Economics, the Edmund Mach Foundation is organizing the event "Unlocking Potential: Global Opportunities and Scientific Research in the Nut Industry". The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd at 12:00 PM at the Calepini Room. read more

Najnowsze ustalenia dokonane przez Komitet Wyborczy ds. Ogrodnictwa Izby Lordów ujawniają, że jedynie połowa warzyw i 17 procent owoców spożywanych w Wielkiej Brytanii pochodzi z krajowej produkcji, pomimo zdolności kraju do produkcji różnorodnych owoców i warzyw, w tym licznych odmian jabłek.

Recent findings by the House of Lords Horticultural Select Committee reveal that only half of the vegetables and 17 per cent of fruit consumed in the UK are domestically grown, despite the country's capacity to produce a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including numerous apple varieties. read more

"The fruit industry remains interesting and even more challenging nowadays with the external threats that have increased tremendously," says Gary Britz, Managing Director of the South African fresh produce exporter ELE™ Trading, based in Cape Town. "Comparing our 2014 SWOT analysis to the current one..." read more

Exciting auction in Oosterhout (NL) featuring a variety of food processing machinery, with a focus on fruit and vegetable equipment. Items up for bidding include a pineapple peeler, a Sormac potato peeler, several FAM slicers, Kronen and Eillert centrifuges, washing machines, and more. read more

Kenya has been experiencing heavy rainfall and frequent floods since March. This has had a significant impact on the export of fruits and vegetables from the East African country. Belgian company Starfruit, which imports peas and beans from Kenya year-round, has also been affected by these weather conditions. read more

Images that exalt the freshness and quality of the product, which originates in suggestive territories where the rhythm of nature is respected. The Consortium for the Protection of Altedo Igp Green Asparagus, as part of the 2024 promotional campaign financed in the Regional Development Plan. read more

By regions, Lleida would collect 4% less peaches and nectarines (362,360 tons), Tarragona 3% less (20,080 tons), Barcelona 13% less (1,480 tons), and Girona 9% less (920 tons). read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni nastąpił znaczący spadek jakości peruwiańskiego awokado, zwłaszcza na północy kraju, co skutkowało znacznymi stratami ekonomicznymi dla producentów. Według Elizabeth Miranda, doradcy ds. produkcji w Vivero Los Viñedos, dominującymi rozmiarami są

In recent weeks, there has been a significant decrease in the quality of Peruvian avocados, especially in the northern part of the country, leading to significant economic losses for producers. According to Elizabeth Miranda, production advisor at Vivero Los Viñedos, the predominant sizes are read more

AgroFresh Solutions Inc, a major player in the post-harvest solutions sector, is dedicated to facilitating the fresh produce trade at all stages, assisting clients in producing fresh produce in quantity, sustainability, and quality. This commitment involves investing in research, development, and. read more

For the Sole365 store sign, signifying everyday low prices by AP Commerciale (Megamark-Selex), the fruit and vegetable department is central and strategic in the fresh area, as demonstrated by the award received for the third consecutive year, the CX Store Award for Best Fruit and Vegetable Department. read more

In Italy, approximately 1.5 billion kilograms of food are wasted each year, with disruptive effects on the economy, sustainability, and the environment due to the negative impact on energy consumption and waste disposal. read more

The Spanish watermelons and melons had a positive debut on the market, partly due to the high temperatures of recent weeks. Despite the excellent quality of the product, the future prospects are uncertain, considering the current state of demand, the climate, and the impact. read more

In the week in which the Agriculture Decree Law was published, to respond to a series of legitimate requests from the agricultural world, an important distribution chain is promoting the sale of fruits and vegetables for €0.99 per piece or per kilogram. The timing of this advertisement raises... read more