In a significant development for India's fresh produce industry, Mr. Dinesh Shinde, CEO and founder of Anusaya Fresh India Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Bilal Issa, Trade Director of SanLucar, a globally renowned brand in fruits and vegetables, have announced a strategic partnership between Anusaya Fresh and SanLucar. read more

Wiosna to sezon ziół, potwierdza Ahmed Bouklata, specjalista ds. dostaw ziół na hurtowym rynku w Kolonii. "Już teraz możemy zaoferować pewne odmiany ziół, takie jak pietruszka kręcona i szczypiorek z lokalnej uprawy. W przypadku większości produktów wciąż jednak jesteśmy zależni od importu ze Hiszpanii i Włoch lub dostaw powietrznych. read more

Bako Sweet is entering the West Coast Produce Show with strong momentum, surpassing others in the category in terms of both dollar and volume growth, as reported by Circana data. As the top sweet potato brand in the U.S. in terms of dollar sales, Bako Sweet is assisting retail partners in achieving Thanksgiving-level success. read more

On Tuesday, the second of four seminars organized by the Consortium of the Novella Carrot of Ispica IGP took place at the "Galileo Ferraris" Higher Education Institute in Ragusa. The aim of these seminars is to better reach sector operators through more technical and dedicated sessions. read more

The agricultural organization COAG in Malaga has expressed concerns about an alleged fraud committed by the company La Unión in Almeria, which is affecting greenhouse and subtropical vegetable growers. The suspected non-payment amounts to over 400,000 euros and impacts 16 families who specialize in crops such as. read more

Appropriate nutrient management is crucial for achieving high-quality plant growth at every stage of development. Recognizing the changing fertility demands throughout the growth cycle enables growers to customize their practices to ensure optimal plant health and performance. Fertility requirements differ based not only on the particular stage of growth, but also on factors such as plant species, environmental conditions, and cultivation techniques. read more

A Market Orientation Mission to the Netherlands for Ukrainian companies in the (organic) frozen berry industry has been announced. The main products for this mission are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and blueberries. The mission will take place from Tuesday, the 20th to... read more

Honeybear Brands has announced the arrival of its freshly picked 2025 apple crop from Chile. Popular varieties such as Honeycrisp and the exclusive Pazazz® are now available at U.S. retailers, allowing consumers to enjoy flavorful, fresh apples throughout the spring and summer seasons. This year's imported produce is now on the market. read more

Chociaż powszechne są maszyny do zbioru szparagów nieselektywnych, rynek pracuje także nad maszynami do selektywnego zbioru szparagów. Tak twierdzi Hans Kalter, Kierownik Sprzedaży w firmie Christiaens Agro Systems, holenderskim przedsiębiorstwie specjalizującym się w projektowaniu i produkcji maszyn do przetwarzania wydłużonych warzyw, w tym szparagów. read more

The British berry industry is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with total grower revenue reaching an estimated £577 million in 2023. This figure represents the farmgate value of UK-grown berries, excluding imports and retail margins. The sector supports 16,317 full-time equivalent jobs. read more

With an increasingly technology-driven focus on efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability, ULMA Packaging confirms its position as one of the main players in the transformation of packaging for the fruit and vegetable sector. This is also evident in their participation in Macfrut 2025. read more

A new, violent wave of hailstorms hit the inland areas of the province of Valencia last week, dealing a severe blow to the local agriculture, as reported by fyh.es. According to initial estimates by the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA), the damages read more

Havatec has appointed Ruud Duivenvoorden, a respected industry figure, as its new Sales Manager. Duivenvoorden, who previously worked at Koen Pack advising clients on flower sleeves and plant packaging, will now leverage his experience and expertise to promote Havatec's solutions,... read more

The fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade is going through a positive phase, as demonstrated by the growth recorded in the month of April, despite a slowdown in the trend since the beginning of the year. Among the main macrocategories, both fruits and vegetables show good performance, while the IV-V read more

The second Kiwi Passion Day confirmed all the expectations of the eve, drawing a large and qualified audience of stakeholders in the sector to Rimini. The event provided an opportunity to review the strategies of the Kiwi Passion Consortium, but also read more

Turkish authorities have revised their hazelnut production forecast for the 2025/26 season. Due to unfavorable weather conditions in April, the Black Sea Exporters' Association (KiB) has issued an updated estimate, projecting a total crop size of 609,400 tons. This figure includes 370,400 tons from the eastern Black Sea region. read more

We are currently in a crucial period for blueberries – the flowering phase. Unfortunately, this year, producers are struggling with unpredictable drops in temperature, which brings serious cultivation challenges. What precautions can we take to secure

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"The French Hazelnut Producers' Association (ANPN) and the Unicoque cooperative are urging action to stop unfair competition and distortions that could lead to the disappearance of this small sector of 300 French producers. Following the apple sector, it is now the turn of..." read more

Aby odpowiedzieć na zmieniające się potrzeby rynku, Battistini Vivai przyjął strategię patrzenia w przyszłość skupioną na innowacji i eksperymentach. "Jesteśmy podekscytowani wprowadzeniem naszej pierwszej odmiany, Blueberica Nordica (A81) do testów pilotażowych - opracowanej we współpracy z Commercial Alfa (Chile), Caliplant." read more

Simon Hopkins began his career in the fresh produce industry by working in a market making deliveries and managing stalls. Over the years, he has gained experience as a lorry driver, depot manager, and finally, he has recently started his own fruit and vegetable box delivery service called Spuds Fresh. read more