After a solid start, things became a bit more challenging for the Turkish apple season, Kubra Guven, marketing manager of Turkish fresh produce exporter Ana Fruit says: “This apple season has started with fast movements, but later things had to slow down a bit due to the Red Sea issues on the
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The ban comes in the wake of Ecuador's decision to transfer arms, including Soviet-era helicopters, rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and anti-aircraft missile systems, to Ukraine, which was announced just over a week ago. read more

Following the successful introduction of Fyffes consumer brand Trudi's, last October, the company is set to showcase the new brand campaign at Fruit Logistica. This activation promises guests an immersive experience offering a firsthand encounter with the brand. read more

Plant-based foods are no longer a niche and are now consumed by millions of Italians. One only has to look closely at the assortment of supermarkets to notice how much the range of plant-based products has increased in recent years. It is no coincidence that the various
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Strawberries can be found from California to Himachal Pradesh, generally grown in cooler areas and climates. It is considered a cash crop with varieties such as 'Chandler,' 'Sweet Charlie,' and 'Camarosa' etc. Strawberry fields are a visual feast, often found carpeting rolling hills or nestled
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Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the leading line in ocean freight capacity, has declared the commencement of a new direct export cargo service from South Africa's Port of Ngqura near Gqberha (Port Elizabeth) to Northern Europe. This service from the deep-water port is set to provide
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Polish farmers from the Solidarity trade union have announced plans to stage a general strike, including a blockade of border crossings with Ukraine. This move aligns them with protests occurring across Europe, in countries such as France, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, and Germany. Farmers are
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With the beginning of February we enter the heart of the Angys Pear campaign (click here to read more), produced and distributed in Italy exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli Spa, which is back again this year to delight the palates of pear-loving consumers. read more

Launched on 1 February, at the end of Veguanary, Plant Based Lovers, the vertical eCommerce, signed by the Milan-based to.market, dedicated to plant-based products that are increasingly entering the diets of Italian consumers, not only vegans, but also and
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Mit (an acronym that stands for Meet Italian taste) is one of the main events for the promotion and enhancement of Italian products held in Berlin in conjunction with Fruit Logistica, the reference trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. A format where b2b and b2c meet. With
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Sysco Corporation today announced financial results for its 13-week second fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2023. read more

Germany's national airline, Lufthansa, is bracing for a potential disruption as its ground staff, represented by the trade union Verdi, plan a one-day strike on Wednesday. The industrial action is expected to affect operations at several airports including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, and
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A very important aspect for the customers of a company which manufactures packaging machines and equipment is the ease of operation and maintenance of these machines. "All of our customers have a high regard for the user-friendliness of our machines. Both the operators and the maintenance staff
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Ferrara Expo, together with its partners OI Pera, Unapera and Consorzio Pera Igp, has decided to postpone the date of the FuturPera International Pear Exhibition from 6-7 March 2024 to 26-27 November 2025, bringing it back to its usual time period. read more

This year, FAM Stumabo will unveil the Yuran Capcitec™, their latest high-capacity belt cutter designed for precision dicing and strip-cutting of diverse peppers and leafy vegetables. read more

Esselung presents itself in the third round of its storytelling with a new episode of the 'There's no shopping that doesn't matter' campaign. From peach to walnut, the baton now passes to carrot. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organisations of the province of Almeria, COEXPHAL, and the Andalusian Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training, IFAPA, have proposed that ornamental plants should cease to be the most important
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A cool spring, followed by a hot and dry summer: great weather leading up to the onion harvest a thousand meters above sea level, remarks Charl van der Merwe, marketing manager at Môrester Estate in Ceres. read more

Leclerc, a prominent supermarket chain in France, is recalling a range of products, notably vegetables, from its stores in certain regions. The recall is due to the products exceeding the permitted pesticide limits. This move, taken amidst farmer protests, could further fuel their anger over
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One, two, three and .... FOUR! Consecutive years that consumers continue to recognise our Natural Grated Tomato with Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Flavour of the Year 2024. La Gergaleña's Natural Grated Tomato with Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a flavour, smell and texture that makes it a
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