For about a century, VCR (Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo) has been a world-leading company in the viticulture nursery sector, specializing in the production of grapevine cuttings for wine production with an annual output of around 100 million units. The company places a strong emphasis on innovation, especially in the field. read more

The European Commission is reportedly ready to discard the Nutriscore system after its extension to the entire EU was blocked by a group of countries led by Italy. The leak comes from a French radio station, which examined a EU document where the responsible party was mentioned. read more

Kazakhstan is taking steps to develop its onion processing industry. Officials in the Zhetysu region are collaborating with Chinese investors to establish a plant that will process and freeze onions for export. The project aims to create jobs, generate tax revenue, and decrease the country's reliance on. read more

W ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat doszło do kilku fuzji dużych firm cytrusowych, co doprowadziło do powstania potężnych grup popartych funduszami private equity. Produkty cytrusowe nadal przyciągają zainteresowanie dużych firm inwestycyjnych, ułatwiając transformację sektora. Teraz brytyjski fundusz Sunridge... read more

Spanish horticultural and fruit exports in 2024 reached 17.703 billion euros, 5% more than in 2023. Within the EU, 14.362 billion euros were generated, representing 81% of the total and a 5% increase compared to 2023, according to the latest updated data from the Customs Department.

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The EastFruit team received information from representatives of the Uzbek company “Fruit Voyage” that they have become the first company from Uzbekistan to make a commercial shipment of fresh Uzbek lemons to the Japanese market. The first export batch of Uzbek Meyer lemons was. read more

Mercalicante has strengthened its commitment to promoting healthy habits and balanced nutrition throughout 2024, collaborating on a

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Throughout January and February, the European food alert system RASFF has detected 17 more interceptions in citrus fruits imported from Egypt and Turkey (9 in January and 8 in February) containing unauthorized active substances in the European Union or exceeding the limit.

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Spanish horticultural and fruit exports in 2024 reached 17.703 billion euros, 5% more than in 2023. Within the EU, 14.362 billion euros were generated, 81% of the total and 5% more than in 2023, according to the latest updated data from the Customs Department.

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The Kantar Institute has used this year's International Agricultural Show in Paris as a platform to showcase the trends and advancements in French consumption and the significance of fruits and vegetables. "As a result of a series of recent crises, the topic of food sovereignty has once again become central to" read more

Spotlights dedicated to blueberries in the new episode of Macfrut Academy, focusing on technologies and packaging. Join us on Thursday, March 6th at 5:00 PM (Italian time) for the second video lesson dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the global fruit and vegetable industry. The berry supply chain. read more

Ostatnie zmiany cen na rynku świeżych produktów rolnych wykazały zauważalne wahania, szczególnie w przypadku jabłek i warzyw. Jabłka odmiany Egremont Russet zanotowały spadek średniej ceny za kilogram z £1.36 w poprzednim tygodniu do £1.20. Ten spadek o 12% wskazuje na potencjalną zmianę. read more

Rynki limonek i mango w Brazylii stale borykają się z wyzwaniami, spowodowanymi wahaniem popytu, logistyką, konkurencją między krajami producentami oraz rygorystycznymi wymaganiami fitosanitarnymi. "Nasze podejście polega na zaspokojeniu wymagań rynku europejskiego. Dostosowujemy się do potrzeb każdego klienta, aby zapewnić... read more

According to the latest report published in January by the USDA (click here for more details), global lemon production for the 2024/25 season will decrease by 6%, reaching 10.2 million tons. There will be a shortfall of approximately 651,000 tons of product due to... read more

REO presented its five-year plan to its grower-cooperators and employees at a launch event on Sunday, March 2. "REO demonstrates its relevance daily in the rapidly evolving fresh fruits and vegetables industry. Maintaining the status quo might be tempting, but it is not an option. New market trends and customer preferences require us to stay agile and innovative." read more

José Manuel Fernandes confirmed that the export of lemons from Portugal to Brazil has been resolved after a decree addressing phytosanitary conditions was published. The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries stressed the importance of starting the necessary processes to achieve this goal, highlighting previous obstacles. read more

Source.ag, a Dutch AI solutions provider for vegetable growers, has announced that Mexican tomato producer Finka has become a customer in order to improve precision and efficiency in the company's operations. read more

Tesco is extending its Fruit & Veg for Schools program for another year, with the goal of reaching more schools across the UK. read more

Logistical challenges and intense international competition create a difficult situation for Chilean table grape exporters in 2024/25. However, there is an expectation of a significant improvement in the market for late-season fruit, as reported by Portal Agro Chile. read more

The South African table grape industry has packed 94 percent of its crop estimate of 76.4 million cartons by the end of week 8 of the packing season. read more