The South African blueberry season is at the starting line. In the northern part of the country, harvesting has already begun and the first exports are expected in up to four weeks. read more

The Macfrut trade fair, where Assomela, the Association of Italian Apple Producers, presented itself with a collective stand featuring the three largest member OPs from Trentino-Alto Adige: VOG - Home of Apples, VIP (Val Venosta), and Melinda, was an opportunity to meet all the members and engage in networking. read more

A recent study has successfully developed a prototype of a more durable material that enhances the biodegradability of food packaging by partially substituting its bioplastic with cellulose fibers obtained from the branches and leaves of the avocado tree. While plastic enables safe packaging of food… read more

The Villari Group from Roccalumera (Me) continues its path of enhancing Sicilian lemon with the well-known Lumì brand, which conveys to the supply chain the tradition of a sustainable product that represents the history of a territory. Attilio Villari, Commercial Director of the Group, read more

Proven Winners ColorChoice is making a grand appearance at one of the most iconic locations in the world: Times Square. This well-known national shrub brand is illuminating the heart of New York City with its stunning digital billboard, situated at the intersection of 43rd Street and Broadway, just across from the Nasdaq. read more

Bostock Group Ltd, a New Zealand family-owned horticultural enterprise with a 40-year legacy, has agreed to transfer 240 hectares of orchards to Scales Corporation. This deal involves both the sale of land and the transfer of leases, representing a strategic move to unlock value while. read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych stopniowo nabiera tempa na hurtowym rynku w Zurychu. Hiszpańskie morele, brzoskwinie i nektarynki już krążą, a włoskie owoce pestkowe powinny pojawić się niedługo. „Pierwsze wczesne włoskie czereśnie również trafiają na rynek. Jednak ich barwienie jest...

The stone fruit season is gradually picking up pace at the Zurich wholesale market. Spanish apricots, peaches, and nectarines are already circulating, with Italian stone fruits expected to follow soon. "The first Italian early cherries are also hitting the market. However, their coloring is..." read more

This year, in Romagna, the asparagus campaign started earlier than in previous years, around March 20th. This is reported by IFNil producer Alberto Nanni, from the agricultural company Manni in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), a longstanding member of the Agribologna Consortium. read more

The Turkish cherry season appears to be much improved compared to the last two seasons, with less rainy weather, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits. "We are in constant communication with our growers and have developed very close relationships with them during this period. read more

The first fully spring month does not benefit the sales of the fresh produce department in the retail sector. In April, in fact, the volumes are declining, but this is mainly related to the performance of vegetables, which are negative despite a decrease in average prices, as well as those of IV-V. read more

A century of technological innovation serving the fruit and vegetable industry, spent year after year constantly improving their products to meet the diverse needs of their customers. Achieving such a remarkable milestone is Unitec, the giant from Romagna. read more

Agilent Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG) in India. The partnership is focused on jointly developing advanced analytical workflows to address key gaps in food safety protocols. This collaboration is a response to the increasing demand for... read more

Charic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables has been exporting fresh produce from Uganda for many years and offers a wide range of products. "We have the Jumbo avocado, which is native to East Africa and much larger in size compared to the Hass or Fuerte varieties. We export all these varieties from Uganda as well as... read more

The Washington cherry crop is progressing well and the harvest is anticipated to begin on schedule, around June 1st. After a challenging 2023 season, growers and shippers are optimistic for a more favorable market this year. "Cherries are such a vibrant commodity and a sign of hope for us, so we..." read more

Macfrut, the international event for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, has once again received an enthusiastic response from exhibitors. According to Piraccini, "This is the place to be to find out where the sector is headed." read more

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Jazz Apple has started its summer sampling tour in order to increase brand recognition at food festivals. read more

Consumers in the UK are calling for the government to provide increased financial assistance to avocado growers and communities in regions that are being negatively impacted by climate change. read more

As QS reports with reference to the BVL, the plant protection product SpinTor may be used beyond the existing approval for the following crops in the following periods against the spotted wing drosophila: read more

Consumers in the UK are calling for the government to provide increased financial assistance to avocado farmers and communities in regions that are being negatively impacted by climate change. read more