New Zealand apple brand Rockit has partnered with Emirates Red Crescent to make the month of Ramadan special for all. The partnership will see Rockit donate 1 dirham for every Ramadan-inspired Rockit giftbox sold – containing two tubes of iconic Rockit™ apples – to the Emirates Red
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According to Ecovalia's annual report on organic production and consumption of organic products in Spain, the area devoted to organic production and the consumption of organic products continue to grow in Spain. read more

EastFruit team offers lots of instruments for market linkages, which many might not be aware of. They will help you find buyers for your products or suppliers if you are looking for fresh, frozen, or dried fruits, vegetables, or nuts. read more

The long-awaited cherry season is approaching in Spain, and the first fruits will be delivered in less than a month from greenhouses such as that of Fruit Luxury, in Huesca. "We expect to harvest the first volumes between April 15 and 20," says Javier de Pablo Camarasa, agronomist and manager of
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Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that global onion producer Waterman Onions BV has digitized its logistics operations to gain constant visibility of its fast-paced distribution
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ALDI reaffirms its strong commitment in Spain and today inaugurates its 400th shop in the country. This milestone, together with the opening of nearly 100 new shops in Spain in the last three years, demonstrates that Spain is a strategic country for the growth of ALDI.
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Potato plants exposed to extreme smoke produced lower marketable yields than smoke-free plants, according to preliminary data from a joint University of Idaho and Boise State University study. read more

Tiny Italian lemons with edible skins and a sweeter taste are creating a buzz in parts of northern Europe, as demand for the relatively unknown fruit increases. read more

Fresh produce is among almost 500 products set to have their prices cut by Morrisons. read more

Greenyard Fresh Belgium and integrated water utilities company Pidpa have entered the final phase of their plan to install a new on-site water purification system on the former’s site in Sint-Katelijne-Waver. read more

While we might flippantly observe that the UK’s recent salad vegetable crisis will have raised the blood pressure of certain retail buyers, it appears this kind of shortage may in fact have a real and serious impact on consumer health. read more

Extensive promotional activity has put South African stonefruit ”at the front of consumer and retailer minds” in recent months, as the marketing campaign looks to highlight both the quality of product and consistency of supply. read more

Extensive promotional activity has put South African stonefruit ”at the front of consumer and retailer minds” in recent months, as the marketing campaign looks to highlight both the quality of product and consistency of supply. read more

Inclement weather, rising input costs and new phytosanitary regulations will lead to a big drop in Huelva’s berry production this season. read more

Biobest has appointed Dr Lara Ramaekers to the new role of business development director of biopesticides. read more

Vietnam’s top banana exporting province Đồng Naiis expected to ship 25% more of the fruit this year, reaching over half a million tons. Bananas are one of the province’s main export products, with 80% of the annual output sold abroad. Đồng Nai has 13,419 ha of banana plantations. read more

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports were up by 7% per cent in volume and 15% in value in 2022, according to figures from the Customs and Excise Department of the Tax Agency, processed by Fepex. Imports rose to 3.8m tons, worth €3.76bn. read more

Hort innovation has announced it will invest nearly A$1m to assess new citrus varieties that are suited to Australian growing conditions. read more

Long-serving Sydney Markets (SML) board chairman John Pearson has announced his retirement. He has held the position since 2005. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has promoted Amelie Aust to executive chair of its independent board of directors. read more