The enthusiasm of the exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. During the three days at the Rimini Expo Centre, there were 56,200 entries into the exhibition halls, representing a 13% increase in attendance compared to last year. read more

Driscoll's Maroc has started building a new berry processing plant situated strategically in the Loukkos agricultural hub, south of the city of Larache. The project, spearheaded by the global berry industry leader and top strawberry producer, brings significant added value to the northern region. read more

With over 200 thousand kiwifruit plants produced annually, "La Quercia" is one of the medium-small nurseries that prioritize precise and high-quality production. "We do not aim to achieve large numbers because we prefer to meticulously monitor every phase. We are a small business and distinguish ourselves thanks to our attention to detail and quality." read more

At Macfrut, Dole Italia presented its new exotic product line on which it is also investing in outdoor communication. read more

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A strong team from VIP is present at Macfrut 2024. For the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, Italy remains the number 1 market, absorbing about 60 percent of the production. read more

UK: Waitrose honored with Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King

Waitrose has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine & Spirit Merchants to His Majesty King Charles III. It is the only Royal Warrant granted to a supermarket and among the first Warrants to be awarded. read more

The new Spanish onion harvest is experiencing a slow market due to an excess supply of early domestic production, which is competing with the typical imported batches available at this time. "In the last two years, for various reasons, the global onion supply has been lower than usual, and... read more

That varietal innovation was at the center of Apofruitera's growth strategy was already clear, and in recent days, during Macfrut, the company further elaborated on the features of its project in a dedicated press conference (click here to learn more). Here are the key points highlighted. read more

The USDA has issued a news release for its Southern Region focusing on non-citrus fruits and nuts. One of the key findings includes the following results for avocados: Florida's utilized production in 2023 amounted to 10,550 tons, reflecting a decline of 41 percent from 2022. Additionally, the associated production value decreased by 25 percent. read more

Varietal innovation and communication, the ability to attract new consumers, and year-round marketing, with peaks even in summer: there are many changes in the apple category, and VOG - Home of apples is among the main protagonists of these new developments. read more

A street vendor in China has caused a sensation by stir-frying durian with strawberries, carrots, MSG, and garlic. This unique combination has sparked online debates about its creativity versus its unconventional nature. The dish, also featuring sugar and soy sauce, was served on rice and has received. read more

Hass avocados from Peru will be ready for sale to U.S. consumers in time for the 2024 backyard barbecue season. Index Fresh customers, a global avocado marketing and distribution company, will have access to the premium Peruvian harvest throughout the summer with fixed pricing. read more

Nathan Lada is one of the four co-owners of Green Things Farm Collective, a diversified vegetable farm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The farmers produce a variety of fresh market vegetables and cut flowers for CSA memberships, farmers markets, small grocery stores, and small wholesale markets. read more

Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, stated that there is significant uncertainty surrounding the Greek apple season. Demand is low, and there is a possibility that apples stored in cold rooms may remain unsold this season. She mentioned that the situation of the Greek apple season has remained unchanged over the past few months. read more

"An ideal coconut substrate should have an air percentage between 30 and 50 percent. However, the distribution of air is often overlooked," says Wim Roosen from Dutch Plantin. "Equally crucial is maximizing the rootable volume." Keeping this in mind, the company has..." read more

On the 26th of April, at the CTIFL center in Balandran, a tripartite agreement was signed between the French Ministry of Agriculture, Interfel, and CTIFL. The aim is to "perpetuate and develop research and innovation in the fruit and vegetable sector," providing a "breath of fresh air" for CTIFL. read more

The cherry campaign in Extremadura has started, and so far, the prospects are good. However, as always, everyone is keeping a close watch on the weather. Producers in the valleys of northern Caceres remember the heavy rains in late May and early June that affected the previous campaign. read more

W tym Dniu Matki, rynek owoców nie doświadczył zwykłego wzrostu sprzedaży w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami. Pomimo tego, na pierwszym miejscu pozostaje importowany duren jako najbardziej poszukiwany owoc, odzwierciedlając wpływ święta. Jednakże, ilość przywożonych durianów zwiększa się, podczas gdy ceny mają tendencję do obniżania. read more