For the first time, McDonald's France is offering 100% French Angélys pears in its range of chewy fruits, selected by Florette Food Service. read more

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According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine was the largest supplier of apples to the Uzbek market in January 2023, despite the ongoing Russian military aggression, complex and expensive logistics, and the multiple difficulties that Ukrainian growers face now. read more

“Spain produces much more than Piel de Sapo melons. There are large melon exporting companies in Almeria, Campo de Cartagena, and other areas of Murcia that also market Yellow, Galia, Charentais, and Cantaloup melons, among other varieties. read more

Today, more than ever, mountain agriculture in South Tyrol is faced with the challenge of producing foodstuffs that differentiate themselves on the market through their quality and the guarantee of regional origin; read more

"When I made all my customers sell my fruit for twice the price of other strawberries, everyone called me crazy. But now the situation is out of control for our strawberries. The demand is much greater than the supply. Candy is the most in-demand and most lucrative strawberry ever," says
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Farmers in northern Greece are desperately seeking help abroad to get their fruit and other crops picked. It seems that local youth are not inclined to do the farm work and the once-reliable Albanian farmhands now prefer to go for jobs in northern EU countries. read more

The awards ceremony will take place at a gala on 20 April at the Muelle de las Carabelas, in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva. read more

Jordan with its production of mainly Medjool and Barhi dates -400 meter below sea level is set to increase production volumes and reach more markets in Europe. The country, ranked 9th in worldwide Date exports in value, is enjoying increased Ramadan sales says Eng. Anwar Haddad, Chairman of the
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About two-thirds of the way into the current marketing year, the Assomela Marketing Committee analysed the apple market situation as at April to assess the prospects for the final months of the campaign. read more

The citrus season has been underway for about a month in southern Africa, covering mainly South Africa, Zimbabwe and Eswatini, with citrus exports going mainly to the Middle East (50%), Russia (18%) and Asia (15%). The Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) expects that the
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The pea campaign started with medium-high volumes. The May 1st holiday is expected to give a new impetus to broad beans. Decisive drop in asparagus prices with the start of the asparagus harvest (after Campania) in Apulia, Sardinia and Veneto. Demand for strawberries is reduced,
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The government of Slovakia has banned the import of grains and other farm products from Ukraine on Monday, but will keep borders open for transit to third markets. read more

There is a single objective - categorical and challenging: bringing the best contacts to the fair to be at the service of companies and the fresh produce sector in its entirety, confirming itself as one of the best fairs of the sector. The 40th edition of the fair, which was born in Italy in the
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Supplies of strawberries in California are picking up at a good pace. “The weather has turned, and it’s good because we’re getting the traditional warm sunny days and cool fog, which are ideal growing conditions. Right now, everything is looking good,” says Jim Grabowski of Well Pict. read more

Eden Research has announced that its flagship biofungicide, Mevalone, has received regulatory authorisation in Poland. read more

A bigger quantity of Kissabel apples grown across the Southern Hemisphere is expected to reach the international market in the next two to three years, according to the brand’s owners. read more

Spalding-based supplier Melon&Co has won the award for Best Corporate Adopter at the inaugural ICC C4DTI Digital Trade Awards. read more

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has completed a multi-million upgrade to its superstore in Streatham Common, with the aim of creating a fresh, new look and feel and to make shopping more convenient and enjoyable. The refit included transforming the fresh produce offer to put it front and
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Fyffes has introduced the Fyffes Fruitmobile, an all-new towable banana and pineapple station and display unit, as it looks to support its many sponsorships and events taking place around Ireland this summer. read more