This year, tennis enthusiasts at Wimbledon might notice strawberries of a larger size and richer flavor, attributed to a wet and dark winter that extended the growing period. The British strawberry season has been delayed by two weeks, with the peak harvest anticipated at the end of June. read more

How to get Generation Z young people to choose vegetable snacks for snacking between meals, or alternatives with high vegetable content when buying ready-to-eat food? That's the challenge. read more

"What diversification is possible in the face of climate change?" This was the topic of one of the conferences at medFEL 2024. Pomegranates, avocados, almonds, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits have been the focus of many trials and new plantations in the region in recent years. In response to climate change, read more

Some New Yorkers were in a rush on Sunday to find a last-minute gift for Mother's Day. At the corner of Flatbush Avenue and St. Marks Avenue, there is a neighborhood deli where many people lined up to choose the perfect floral bouquet. "Nonstop then, nonstop then," said Sergio Alejandro Vega, owner of Flowers by. read more

Potato prices in the UK continue to stay high due to a restricted supply resulting from the small 2023 harvest and a delayed planting season. The Mintec Benchmark Prices (MBP) for English White potatoes hit £630/MT on 7th May, showing a 90% year-on-year (y-o-y) surge, while the MBP for English Maris Piper potatoes... read more

In a surprising turn of events for consumers, the prices of sweet cherries from Imathia, Greece have reportedly skyrocketed to around 16.39 euros per kilogram. Producers have complained that cherries are frequently taken from the fields without invoices, giving intermediaries a golden opportunity. read more

Na skutek ogłoszenia przez Chińską Administrację Generalną Cel (GAC), Węgrom przyznano zgodę na eksport świeżych wiśni do Chin, pod warunkiem spełnienia określonych wymagań. Ten rozwój sytuacji wynikł z wizyty państwowej chińskich przywódców na Węgrzech, co zaowocowało. read more

This Spanish person writing to you was in Cesena in 1983, at the first edition of Macfrut. At that time, Fruitlogistica did not exist, because - among other things - the Berlin Wall was still standing and German fruit and vegetable companies were attending Anuga in Cologne. In 1989 the wall fell, and a few years later, read more

Ferhat Guruz, the President of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, announced that fresh fruits and vegetables worth $211,494,000 were exported from Turkey in April. In his statement, Guruz highlighted significant developments in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Nougenic, a Brazilian agritech startup, is making significant strides in transforming the agribusiness sector with the introduction of FruitAI, an app designed to streamline fruit production monitoring. Launched on May 10, 2024, FruitAI is now available for free on the Play Store. read more

Spanish spending on fresh products in the shopping cart increased from 1,901 euros in 2022 to 2,044 euros in 2023, representing a 7.51% increase, according to data from the sixth edition of the Aldi Fresh Products Observatory in Spain. Specifically, fruits and vegetables have become the... read more

Varietal innovation and communication, the ability to attract new consumers, and year-round marketing, with peaks even in summer: there have been many changes in the apple category. read more

Herbert Widmann Ltd has announced the launch of a new trade brand called 'Hey Berry'. The internationally operating berry specialist is starting the new German blueberry season with an innovative marketing concept. The main objective was to 'create a sustainable brand that meets... read more

Some New Yorkers were rushing on Sunday to find a last-minute gift for Mother's Day. At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and St. Marks Avenue, there is a local deli where numerous people queued up to select the perfect floral arrangement. "Nonstop then, nonstop then," said Sergio Alejandro Vega, the owner of Flowers by. read more

The apricot harvest began last week in the Spanish region of Aragon, specifically in Bajo Cinca, although the quantities are still limited. "We anticipate a season with exceptional quality, good sizes, and high volumes, not only for apricots but for all stone fruits," says José Casas from Frutas Ponti. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone na Uniwersytecie Naukowo-Technicznym w Tianjinie w Chinach zajęło się potencjałem terapeutycznym polisacharydów ekstrahowanych z fioletowych ziemniaków (PSP) w leczeniu wrzodów żołądka wywołanych przez etanol u myszy. Badanie wykazało, że PSP znacząco zmniejszyło kwasowość żołądka. read more

Trade magazine Primeur has published an international magazine this month in collaboration with FreshPlaza. In addition to the Dutch-language edition, a German-language magazine in print was sent out in a circulation of over 3,500 copies to all fruit and vegetable professionals in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

The Spanish flat peach season started almost a month ago and is showing promising signs in terms of quality, quantity, and marketing. This fruit is becoming increasingly popular among consumers due to its quality and affordable price. Here is an overview of the current market situation with a French operator. A slightly early start to the season. read more

Most products in the cactus family are not well known, with dragon fruit being the exception as it has gained popularity in recent years. If consumers were more aware of the health benefits of various cactus products, the popularity of these items would likely increase. "I am very read more

Italy's production of hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, and pistachios in 2023 amounts to 270 thousand tons. It is a rich and diverse offering in terms of variety and distinctive characteristics, reflecting the different territories of origin, which places Italy in a prominent position. read more