Heemskerk Fresh & Easy has rebranded its international consumer brand Fresh & Easy. With this new brand, the convenience specialist aims to introduce product innovations to the market more rapidly and support retailers who do not have their own convenience vegetable brand in expanding this category. read more

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Orsero S.p.A., a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, announces the results of the unsolicited ESG rating by EthiFinance for the 2024 performance. The independent rating, research, and consulting group provides a service... read more

You don't have to be a big influencer to grow your business: you don't need sky-high numbers or impressive figures. The beauty of social media is that they are democratic and free, and anyone can use them with dedication and creativity. We live in an era where even a small shop can. read more

The Chilean kiwi season is just around the corner and the sector is gearing up with high expectations, as reported by PortalFructicola.com. Carlos Cruzat, head of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, points to a promising start to the campaign: although the fruit is expected to be on average smaller than usual. read more

The supply of avocados from Mexico remains robust. "Weather conditions have helped produce an excellent avocado harvest with great sizes, and we anticipate that the U.S. market will be well-supplied until the end of the season in June," says Aaron Acosta of Villita Avocados. In the current market, he... read more

This year, over 30 exhibitors have joined the Italy Collective, coordinated by CSO Italy in collaboration with Fruitimprese, on the occasion of the 2026 edition of Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4th to 6th. read more

BioSikelia has reported that its Elorina organic orange program is still running despite the recent hurricane that affected parts of Sicily. The supply to Northern European markets is also continuing. The hurricane primarily affected early orange varieties that were already fully mature. read more

The EU and India have finalized negotiations on a free trade agreement, creating a free trade zone that encompasses approximately two billion people. This agreement connects the second and fourth largest economies in the world and establishes new guidelines for trade, including products such as fruits, vegetables, and plant-based items. read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych w Południowej Afryce był do tej pory szczególnie trudny. „Pogoda w regionie źródłowym była dobra dotychczas, ale w tym roku występują poważne problemy na poziomie logistyki” - podsumowuje Christian Hencke, specjalizujący się w imporcie owoców pestkowych i dyrektor zarządzający FFC Fresh Fruit. read more

In Japan, the air freight company JAL Cargo has partnered with East Japan Railway to transport time-sensitive fruits and vegetables from regional production areas to airports for export across Asia. The JAL de Hako-byun service combines high-speed rail with long-distance flights and is targeted towards perishable goods. read more

The Mit-Meet Italian Taste event confirms its strategic significance for promoting Italian fruit and vegetable excellence and fostering professional relationships during Fruit Logistica. The fourth edition is scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 8:00 PM at Frederick’s, a historic venue. read more

A new banana ripening facility has opened near the port of Antwerp in Zele, expanding ripening capacity in Belgium and serving customers in several European markets. The facility is the sixth ripening site within the company's network and is already operational, with containers of Yellow brand. read more

Cztery statki przewożące południowoafrykańskie winogrona mają dotrzeć do Europy w ciągu najbliższych dwóch tygodni, w okresie intensywnej promocji winogron, przy czym ceny spadły w zeszłym tygodniu nawet do 1,29 euro. "Sprzedajemy znacznie więcej podczas promocji" - mówi Nico Louw, dyrektor ds. marketingu w EXSA. read more

2025 has been a favorable year for fruits and vegetables in large-scale retail, as we had written at the end of the year (click here to learn more), and this is confirmed by the latest data available up to week 52. The overall picture is positive, but - as often happens in a department... read more

"Due to the cold and rainy weather in December and January, the supply of vegetables in southern Spain and Morocco is currently limited. More weather-sensitive specialties, such as hot peppers and Sweet Bites mini sweet peppers, are the most affected by this. December has undoubtedly been one of" read more

The ready-to-cook vegetables are experiencing a significant growth phase. The market is proving receptive, and consumers are looking for plant-based solutions that combine quality and quick preparation. In this context, L’Insalata dell’Orto is expanding its range with ready-to-eat misSalad options. read more

"The Orri mandarin, a premium easy-peeler variety developed in Israel, continues to captivate global markets," says Betsalel Ohana, export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "As we enter the 2026 export season, Israeli growers and exporters are optimistic about the upcoming campaign." read more

Superfoods such as goji berries, seaweed, and certain mushroom-based drinks (such as coffee substitutes) are becoming increasingly popular in the consumer diet. They are promoted as being less sweet, more natural, and packed with nutrients, fiber, protein, minerals, and trace elements, often linked to health benefits. read more

The supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina has been steady this season. While yields have increased compared to the 2024 season, they are still lower than historical averages. "After facing difficult conditions in 2024, weather patterns once again posed challenges during the 2025 growing season. read more