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Our Softripe ripening technology is unique due to its ability to precisely control the ripening process of fruits while maintaining their quality and freshness. This technology uses a combination of temperature, humidity, and ethylene gas levels to ensure uniform ripening, resulting in fruits that are perfectly ripe, sweet, and ready to eat. Additionally, Softripe technology allows for customizable ripening profiles for different types of fruits, providing optimal conditions for each specific variety. Ultimately, this technology helps to extend the shelf life of fruits, reduce food waste, and improve the overall consumer experience. read more

Berry marketer has appointed Frances Dillard as its first ever Chief Communications Officer, a newly created position with responsibility for shaping the company's international reputation. read more

The feeling of fear and anxiety caused on a global scale by US president Donald Trump's trade wars will resonate with many Belgian fruit and vegetable suppliers, who experienced a similar situation when Russia imposed an embargo in 2014, causing their main market to disappear overnight. read more

Sinclair has been announced as a finalist in The Grocer Gold Awards 2025 for its innovative T55 home and industrial compostable fruit sticker. read more

The results provide insights into cultivation under full LED lighting, with indications for further optimization of climate, nutrient management, sugar distribution, and pollination. Further research is needed to enhance productivity and cultivation strategy, thereby benefiting farmers. read more

Reefertrends reports that, but also warned that climate challenges could affect the overall supply of mangoes. Mango production in Pakistan has been steadily declining due to climate change and water scarcity. "There is a risk, read more

The majority of the remaining quantities, as reported by the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria, are contractually reserved for domestic retail trade. The very last supplies of free goods are expected to be sold by calendar week 22. In terms of pricing, there has been another improvement. read more

In response to the increasing demand for high-quality, traceable fresh produce across Europe, the leading fruit and vegetable producers in North Macedonia have united under a new industry association called Makfresh. read more

The original forecast by the agricultural organization for the garlic cultivation area in Córdoba was about 1,000 hectares, similar in size to last year, but only half the size it was two years ago, as in 2024 it decreased by more than 50% due to water shortage. read more

Davide Vernocchi is the new president of Finaf, Europe’s largest association of fruit and vegetable producer organisations. read more

During the presentation of the 17th edition, Cecilio Peregrín and José María Pozancos, President and Director of FEPEX, respectively, as well as Elena Curzio, Economic and Trade Affairs and Promotion Officer of the Mexican Embassy in Spain, participated. read more

The campaign "Silence does not protect" is an initiative led by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordination Committee of Small Producers and Workers of Fair Trade (Clac), aimed at raising awareness about gender-based violence and sexual violence. read more

Top fruit companies have identified second- and third-tier cities in China as the pathway to further growth in Asia's largest market. read more

In the latest market data, Bramley's Seedling apples were priced at an average of £1.39 per kilogram, which is a decrease from the previous week's average of £1.44. This reflects a weekly decline of £0.05, equivalent to a 3% decrease. Additionally, Other Late Season apples also saw a significant price... read more

Talia Farms presents a fantastic opportunity for investors and fresh produce operators. It is one of the biggest and most innovative table grape businesses in Australia, boasting 961 hectares of land, including 237 gross hectares dedicated to premium table grapes. The farm also features a state-of-the-art cool room and packing facility. read more

"It is becoming increasingly difficult to predict the citrus market," says Gijsbert van Leeuwen of Olympic Fruit. "Supplies are becoming more and more consolidated, but that leads to greater fluctuations on the free market. If there is a slowdown, market prices shoot up, only to drop again when." read more

Sezon hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych stopniowo rozpoczyna się w firmie Marni Fruit. „Wciąż otrzymujemy brzoskwinie, nektarynki i paraguayos z regionu Murcji” - mówi Erik-Jan Thur. „Owoce pestkowe z północnych obszarów powinny być dostępne wkrótce, ale jeszcze nie rozpoczęły się. Spodziewamy się otrzymania znacznej ilości. read more

On the occasion of the Organic Festival, Carrefour Italy presents the results of the new research conducted with Human Highway to photograph the level of knowledge and awareness of Italians regarding organic food products. An investigation that highlights a data. read more

The Chinese pineapple season is coming to an end, and this year's market performance has been characterized by significant volatility. "In the early part of the season, especially in March and April, pineapple prices were exceptionally high. The farmgate price more than doubled compared to the previous. read more