The President of Fruitimprese, Marco Salvi, opened the 75th Annual Assembly by recalling the key moments in the organization's history and emphasized that: "Today we are a true supply chain association: on the production side, some important companies are part of us". read more

Levantia Seed continues to develop its dedicated proposal for leafy vegetables for the Fresh-cut Produce sector. This is an important market segment that demands answers to face multiple challenges in the seed industry, ranging from climatic conditions to pathogens, ensuring constant volumes and characteristics. read more

Labour has criticized the Conservative Party for causing damage to the rural economy in Nazeing and has promised to introduce a new plan to support vegetable and fruit growers in order to enhance Britain's food security. During a recent visit to salad producers at a supermarket in Nazeing, Steve Reed MP, Labour's Shadow Environment Secretary, emphasized... read more

We are now in the midst of the melon season; the weather has been on the sector's side, but it is the research that is making giant strides to offer excellent products to the supply chain right from the beginning of the campaign. read more

Yesterday we went to the Car market in Rome to investigate the trends of seasonal fruit and we can say that we observed a dynamic market with sustained prices. read more

ASAJA and COAG consider the intentions of the Ministry of Agriculture (ENESA) to be "nonsensical and a direct attack on the vegetable sector."

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Exotic forest and cultivated mushrooms are commonly used in fine dining to enhance menus. Marker oHG, a longstanding partner of North German gastronomy and community catering, has recently identified the potential of these exotic mushrooms. Earlier this year, the Hamburg-based company read more

Wspaniała wiadomość dla fanów brytyjskich truskawek - pierwsze komercyjne ilości truskawek uprawianych w Wielkiej Brytanii trafią na półki supermarketów w tym tygodniu. Po miesiącach ciągłych opadów deszczu, pogoda wreszcie się poprawiła w zeszłym tygodniu, a temperatury wzrosły do wysokich latemnastu stopni, a było wystarczająco dużo słońca, by początkowo read more

The UK strawberry season is just beginning, with most regions experiencing delays. At Asplins Producer's Organisation, they don't have many growers who cultivate strawberries in glasshouses, but those who do have some fruit available at the moment. "We have a grower in Kent who has just started picking the first fruit." read more

New Zealand kiwifruit growers will arrive in Europe well ahead of schedule this year. This was confirmed by Zespri itself through its director for Europe and North America, Steven Martina. read more

This event will allow participants to gain a better understanding of the mango supply chain and how to manage the key factors that affect the quality and safety of mangoes consumed in the United States. read more

Wiosna nadeszła, co oznacza, że produkcja organicznej rabarbaru jest w toku na Północno-Zachodnim Wybrzeżu Pacyfiku. "To jedna z czołowych regionów produkcji rabarbaru w USA" - mówi Jess Hardin, kupujący w firmie Organically Grown Company. "Nasi klienci niecierpliwie oczekują na ten plon każdą wiosnę, uprawiany organicznie przez naszą firmę". read more

Według analityków EastFruit, rozpoczął się aktywny sezon eksportu świeżych brzoskwiń w regionie. Jednakże, ten sezon jest zupełnie inny niż poprzednie, a głównym kłopotem na rynku jest Egipt. Tak jak przewidywał EastFruit już w lutym, Egipt gwałtownie dewaluował swoją read more

"The limited availability this season has slightly affected chicory sales," says Hugo Jongejan from the Dutch Witlofkwekerij LOF. "We have divided the number of roots and weeks, and that's how we plan our weekly sales. As a result, sales are expected to remain relatively steady throughout the season." read more

Over the past three years, watermelon production has expanded across the country, spurred by substantial losses in vegetable and pumpkin crops in regions such as Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. This diversification has been successful, as farmers have found the viability of the watermelon crop. read more

Tim O'Malley, Group Managing Director of Nationwide Produce, discusses the unprecedented weather conditions impacting Southern Europe and the UK, and the resulting disruption of global supply chains. This includes the soaring prices of asparagus and the shortage of domestically grown parsnips in the UK. read more

New Zealand: Masterton Warehouse now stocks fresh produce
Shoppers in Wairarapa have more fresh produce options available, as The Warehouse in Masterton has recently started selling fruits and vegetables. The new range includes a seasonal selection of produce, such as carrots, onions, and potatoes. read more

W Brazylii, São Paulo obecnie gości swoją inauguracyjną edycję wydarzenia Fruit Attraction. FMI jest jednym z holenderskich wystawców i podzielił się opinią na temat wydarzenia. "W Europie było pewne sceptycyzm przed wydarzeniem, ale naprawdę przerosło nasze oczekiwania" - mówi Marlies Bouman. "Mieliśmy znaczący read more

In March 2024, the EU-calculated orange prices were €93.17 per 100 kg, a 3.04% decrease from the previous month and €19 (25.19%) higher than the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were €95.35 per 100 kg, an increase of 45.08% compared to the 5-year average. In Italy, oranges were priced at €114.35. read more

Wiosna nadeszła w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej, a Dirk de Jong, wiceprezes i menedżer regionalny obiektów Village Farms w szklarniach Delta, BC – który w tym miesiącu obchodzi 25 lat pracy w firmie – jest gotowy. De Jong i jego zespół są podekscytowani nadchodzącym nowym sezonem i nowymi odmianami.

Spring has sprung in British Columbia, and Dirk de Jong, VP & regional facility manager for Village Farms' Delta, BC greenhouses – celebrating 25 years of service with the company this month – is ready. De Jong and his team are excited for a fresh new season and the new varietals. read more