The story continues in the universe of pleasure signed Cosmic Crisp®. The game changer in the apple category continues to strengthen its positioning as a lifestyle product through targeted and disruptive communication, as well as many initiatives designed to create authentic and direct contact. read more

South African mangoes are experiencing a delayed season this year due to heavy and untimely rains, leading to increased costs and reduced demand in the Indian market, according to Vijay Varghese of the fresh produce importing company FruitCaddy Inc. The usual season, which runs from mid-October to January-February, has been affected by the weather conditions. read more

Towards the end of the year, operations at Fruit At Work are running smoothly. The supplier of fruit boxes, which also caters to businesses, has experienced a significant rise in requests from schools over the past year. "We anticipate a growth of approximately 15 to 20 percent from schools this year." read more

Mangų Mangas is obecnie jedną z najbardziej dynamicznych firm w sektorze dystrybucji wysokiej jakości owoców w krajach bałtyckich, ale historia firmy sięga prostego, ale pouczającego doświadczenia: podróży na Sycylię. "Dziesięć lat temu skosztowaliśmy niezwykle pysznych owoców na Sycylii. Kiedy wróciliśmy" read more

Sunions, a tearless variety of onion developed through extensive breeding efforts, will be back on UK retail shelves in early December. The onions will be sold under Waitrose's No. 1 FreshPlaza brand. read more

Upgrading rejected avocados by processing them into high-quality oil was the idea behind Jan Kraaijeveld's founding of the company ReFruit three years ago. "From the very beginning, it was evident that there was significant interest from the industry in finding a solution for their rejected avocados." read more

Limgroup introduced its new asparagus variety Ruralim during the annual customer day on October 23 in Horst. The event was attended by German and Dutch asparagus plant growers and featured updates on market trends and advancements in seed technology. Dr. Ludger Aldenhoff also gave a lecture at the event. read more

A new report details how climate volatility is causing disruptions in global perishable supply chains and leading to increased losses in fruit and vegetable logistics. The analysis shows that instability related to extreme weather is exacerbating existing challenges in cold-chain operations and resulting in higher levels of waste throughout the supply chain. read more

Egypt is increasingly becoming one of the major global providers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The country's export growth is being fueled by increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as seasonal shortages in other competing regions. read more

Giovane, although already well-established, OP Melodia continues to strengthen its position in the Italian and European fruit and vegetable sector. A reality that is now shaping a clearer identity, focused on quality, varietal innovation, and with Harmony as a cornerstone. read more

Kanes Foods in the United Kingdom has introduced a new processing line for iceberg lettuce after completely modifying an existing setup with the help of Kronen GmbH. The project involved integrating the previously installed equipment with new components and adjusting the line to the layout and workflow. read more

Global pear markets are currently experiencing a mixed season, with some countries seeing increased volumes and improved quality, while others are facing reduced yields, fluctuating prices, and changing demand patterns. Italy has reported a decrease in pear production due to lower yields and challenges related to climate conditions, while the Netherlands... read more

A wizyta w kilku winnicach zarówno w Południowej Afryce, jak i w Namibii, dała cenne spostrzeżenia dotyczące programu Grapa - mówi Georgios Bitsakos, szef działu marketingu marki Grapa: "W tej sezonie miałem okazję odwiedzić wszystkie główne regiony upraw w Południowej Afryce, i podróżować" read more

Potatoes are increasingly being recognized as a high-efficiency crop that can provide food, ingredients, and bio-based applications. However, their full potential is still underutilized in many regions, including North America. Despite their ability to produce high yields per hectare and adapt to diverse climates, their broader benefits are not fully realized. read more

Clementines and tangerines, undisputed protagonists of the fruit and vegetable department in December, confirm themselves as a category in full swing on all fronts. On the production side, the national sector shows solidity and sees Calabria in a dominant position, with over 60% of the surface area. read more

In terms of volume, domestic cauliflower offerings still led the way overall, but they were primarily significant in Berlin and Munich. The presence of French shipments had notably increased, with most arrivals being in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Deliveries from the Netherlands and Belgium also contributed. read more

Almeria's greenhouses growing aubergines have started harvesting, with early plots producing at full capacity. Some zucchini fields have already been cleared after completing their productive cycle. Others are still being harvested, while some have just been transplanted and covered with thermal blankets for protection. read more

This fall, four well-known German digital creators traveled to southern Europe to learn firsthand about the sustainable production system that characterizes solar greenhouses in growing regions such as Almería and Granada. The visit took place at a time of year when climatic conditions make it possible for the sustainable production system to be observed. read more

Conad (Consorzio Nazionale Dettaglianti) and Coop Italia will be present at the next edition of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair, scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre (21-23 April 2026), with their own exhibition area to meet with operators and professionals in the industry. read more

Ceny cebuli na Ukrainie nadal szybko spadają, a poziom hurtowy w kraju wynosi obecnie od 3 do 8 hrywien za kilogram (od 0,08 do 0,21 USD), średnio o 22 procent niższy niż pod koniec ubiegłego tygodnia. W porównaniu do grudnia 2024 roku, ceny spadły o 68 procent. Raportuje Finway.

In Ukraine, onion prices continue to decrease rapidly, with domestic wholesale levels now at 3 to 8 hryvnias per kilogram (US$0.08 to 0.21), averaging 22 per cent lower than at the end of last week. Year on year, prices have fallen by 68 per cent compared to early December 2024. Finway reports. read more