It is common knowledge that the UK heavily relies on Spain for importing fruits and vegetables, with the southeastern region of Murcia often called the Garden of Europe for good reason. Nearly a quarter of the vegetables imported by the UK come from Spain, including essential items such as tomatoes, peppers, and. read more

The boxes enhance the school day: With mushroom cultivation material and informative teaching resources, they enable teachers to bring the world of mushrooms closer to children in a practical way. According to the BDC, feedback from schools shows: "Whether in science classes, nature clubs or..." read more

Mariano Zapata, President of Proexport, assures: "It is still too early to assess the economic losses that may have occurred in the fruit and vegetable sector. It must be considered that these are fresh products and that, for example, some companies have generators." read more

Argentine exports of fresh stonefruit in 2024/25 reached a total of 4,803 tonnes, showing a 44 percent decrease compared to the previous year and an 11 percent decline from the three-year average, as reported by the plant health authority Senasa. read more

The Dutch company Fruitful Ventures has revealed a new brand identity for Bloom, the exclusive private label used by its subsidiaries Olympic Fruit, Hoofdman-Roodzant, and Fresh-Pride. read more

However, how can ethylene be best managed within the supply chain of fruits and vegetables? Which products are particularly sensitive and how can the "worst case scenario" be avoided? read more

The state secretary in the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection explained: "The domestic strawberry season is just around the corner. The success story of the strawberry, one of the most popular fruits among consumers, began at the end of... read more

The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released its final report on the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh pomelo from Vietnam and has recommended that imports be allowed, with certain conditions. read more

The leading Australian citrus packer-exporter Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) is introducing a third brand to its new range ahead of the 2025 season. read more

Described by project partner Bas de Bekker, Sales Manager at Meteor Systems, as producing "the most sustainable indoor cucumber ever," a newly completed indoor farm in Kramfors, Sweden, is setting a new benchmark for controlled environment agriculture. In just three months, a 2,200 m². read more

Crunchy, juicy, and refreshing, with a renewed and impactful visual identity, Joya® the Italian red apple continues to be the ideal choice for consumers looking for energy, pleasure, and daily well-being. read more

The Great Italian Beauty, the business network that brings together six historical productive realities of the national fruit and vegetable landscape (Odorizzi, Coofrutta, Joinfruit, Op Geofur, Bergonzoni, Frutta, Perusi) will be present at Macfrut 2025 (Hall B2, booth 01), playing a leading role. It will animate, read more

Większość włoskich gruszek została zebrana, a teraz nadszedł czas na gruszki z drugiej półkuli, by zająć centralną scenę. Jedną z firm z największym doświadczeniem w imporcie gruszek jest Ceccarelli Giulio z Longiano w prowincji Forlì-Cesena, w regionie Emilia-Romania, właściciel włoski. read more

On May 16, 2023, a special event called Tunnel Inspirations will take place. We invite all raspberry and strawberry producers, as well as those who want to start their adventure with growing berry fruits in tunnels, to attend this training. During the meeting, read more

At EastFruit, our mission goes beyond just providing analytical insights and market data; we strive to make the world of fruits and vegetables engaging and accessible to everyone. While we frequently address important subjects such as market trends and export strategies, we also value the lighter, more entertaining aspects. read more

An effective, safe, and sustainable sanitizer that leaves no residue and can be used on all fruits and vegetables, surfaces, and plants. Sanodyna® is an eco-friendly product based on Electro Chemical Activation (ECA) technology, an innovative process that uses only water, salt, and. read more

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC of Kea'au, HI, is voluntarily recalling its Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias (0.6oz and 4oz bags) due to the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews. Consumers with allergies or severe sensitivities to almonds or cashews risk serious consequences if they consume this product. read more

Agricola Azzurra, a company controlled by the Orsero Group, has always been committed to promoting Italian agri-food excellences and is looking to the future with an ambitious project: a new horticultural hub in Sicily that will start with the 2025/26 campaign. The site is located in Punta Secca, in read more

Mexico has become a major exporter of blueberries, mainly supplying the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2022, Mexico's fresh blueberry exports amounted to 71,509 metric tons, showing a slight decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. Production in 2023 is projected to reach 74,800 MT, representing a 12% increase. read more

Eating well, even with little time available, is an increasingly widespread priority. To meet this need, La Linea Verde is relaunching its DimmidiSì Wrap Kit: a complete meal ready in a few minutes, already available at the fruit and vegetable counter in four tasty variants. read more