Baby leaf lettuces play a crucial role in the fresh-cut industry. "With our carefully selected varieties tailored to meet the requirements of growers and distributors, we are prepared to support the revitalization of a supply chain with significant added value. Our focus is on promoting sustainability, a journey that, as we consistently emphasize, begins with." read more

It is the fight against fruit and vegetable waste that drives the innovation of agreenet. PìFresc is a simple sticker to be applied inside the packaging. Made of biodegradable material, it releases active ingredients suitable for food, derived from essential oils, which reduce the development of. read more

For Peruvian mangoes, the export season of 2023/2024 has not been the best. In fact, the rise in temperatures due to the well-known climatic phenomenon El Niño has significantly slowed down production and, consequently, shipments - as reported. read more

Lidl unveils 'Italy's greenest supermarket'. Lidl Italia has opened what it describes as Italy's most eco-friendly supermarket outlet. The new supermarket in Villafranca di Verona, which replaces the existing Lidl store at the same location, was designed and built with sustainability in mind. read more

Ponad 200 pracowników w firmie New Columbia Fruit Packers w Yakimie stanie przed zwolnieniami w sierpniu z powodu zamknięcia zakładu, z dodatkowymi zwolnieniami przewidywanymi w listopadzie. Firma postanowiła skoncentrować swoje działania w swoim zakładzie w East Wenatchee. Dyrektor generalny Brett Reasor podał jako przyczynę decyzji trendy rynkowe. read more

One's raison d'être is sometimes discovered in the most unexpected places. Laarni Gedo stumbled across hers in a Hale'iwa vegetable patch, in the form of a show-stopping onion blossom springing from its bulb. "It was life-changing," she says. "It was just so beautiful—like a flower bursting. read more

An algorithm developed through a partnership between the Queensland and Victorian governments and Hort Innovation Australia can accurately forecast the shelf life of mangoes and stone fruit. The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is currently inviting expressions of interest for commercial use of this technology. read more

Italian melon farmers will have to face a new threat: the pathogenic fungus Glomerella Leaf Spot (GLS) belonging to the Colletotricum genus. read more

Polska zajmuje trzecie miejsce pod względem produkcji marchwi w Unii Europejskiej, ustępując Niemcom i Francji. Jednak w ostatnich latach obserwuje się spadek produkcji marchwi, głównie z powodu niedoborów wody. Istnieje zauważalna korelacja między znaczącym spadkiem produkcji a suszami. read more

The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) will once again organize, host, and support a UK pavilion at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. "Fruit Attraction was a very strong show for our UK group last year, as we were in a prime location in a vibrant and busy hall. With stand space at a premium." read more

The Cabinet of Ministers in Uzbekistan has established "recommended" export prices for 60 types of fruits and vegetables, setting a minimum threshold below which these products cannot be exported. This directive is intended to support exporters, but some experts argue that it may have a negative impact on exports... read more

During the three-day European mushroom farming event, which took place from May 23rd to 25th in Treviso, a delegation from the European Mushroom Producers Group (GEPC) visited two mushroom farms belonging to the Consortium Funghi di Treviso. The group, led by GEPC president Paul Wilson, read more

The "Kuban Gardeners' Union" has released a public statement calling for a ban on apple imports to Russia. The union members argue that they are capable of satisfying the market demand with their abundant domestic harvests and extensive initiatives to develop the region's fruit orchards. According to the Union, read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia, stated that the availability of apples from Poland is similar to that of the previous season at this time. He mentioned, "Our current apple stocks are still quite similar to the stock levels we had last season." read more

Egipt has been experiencing an unusual grape season this year, as stated by Amr El Beltagy, managing director of Treetops Trading. read more

The mango supply this season is looking good so far. There have not been any major issues reported at the production level that would significantly impact the supply. However, weather conditions and natural disasters can always pose a risk to production levels, so it is something to keep an eye on as the season progresses. Overall, the supply of mangoes seems to be stable at the moment. read more

The apple stands out not only for its appearance but also for its taste: "Soluna™ has a striking dark burgundy skin, a creamy yet crisp flesh, and it browns very slowly," Matthews explains. She describes the taste as read more

BelOrta recorded significant growth in 2023, attributed in part to the integration of the Belgian Fruit Auction. All member growers achieved a global product turnover of 583 million euros. BelOrta achieved a good financial result in 2023 as a result. This was clearly emphasized at the general assembly meeting. read more

In contrast to the unstable conditions in Iran's banana import market, pineapples have been consistently supplied to Iran mainly by the Philippines for the past ten years. Alireza Emami, the CEO of the Iranian trading company Zarrin Group, mentioned that the volumes of pineapple imports to Iran have increased nearly sixfold during this period. read more

The 2023/24 season has brought positive news for raspberry growers in Huelva, as lower volumes have led to increased prices in the global market. This marks a welcome change after two consecutive seasons of low returns, which had resulted in a significant reduction in the amount of land being cultivated for raspberries. read more