The Shopping Bag initiative, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, resumes this week with tips on the most affordable seasonal products to buy. read more

Nowadays, the supply chain can be quite unpredictable, with unforeseen delays and disruptions in the cold chain that traditional shipping and packaging methods often cannot handle. Breatheway®, Hazel Technologies' Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) platform, offers packaging solutions for various situations. read more

The agreement between the agricultural and industrial sectors on the price of industrial tomatoes for 2025 has been reached in record time, set at €145/ton in the Northern Italy region, which is 25% higher than the five-year average (and about 5% higher than the prices paid in 2024 when the agreement was missing). read more

The strawberry market is experiencing a moment of great vitality in the main national wholesale food centers, despite January, in general, being devoid of satisfactions. Wholesalers report to us interesting prices, favored by a supply that is still read more

The management of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, has banned the entry of bananas into its premises to prevent devotees from overfeeding the temple elephant and reduce litter from discarded peels. Temple endowment officer Hanumantappa stated that the decision is intended to benefit the temple. read more

Developing an award-winning calibrachoa variety like Danziger's Lia™ Abstract Lemon Cherry Calibrachoa requires a combination of breeding innovations and a deep understanding of plant genetics. Ori Danziger, the breeder behind Lia Abstract, emphasized the importance of looking into various traits such as color, bloom size, vigor, and disease resistance to create a variety that stands out. Through careful selection and hybridization processes, breeders can develop new varieties that offer unique characteristics and benefits to growers. The recent recognition of Lia Abstract Lemon Cherry Calibrachoa with the National Garden Bureau's Green Thumb Award highlights the success of these efforts in providing high-quality plants for the horticultural industry. read more

Hazera and HM. Clause, both members of the Limagrain Group, will be attending Fruit Logistica from February 5 to 7 in Berlin. Michał Taraska and Manuel Ferrer, who head the fresh chain approach for Hazera and HM. Clause, will be discussing their collaboration at their joint booth (A-50). read more

With 34 events, including conferences, presentations, and cooking shows, the Italian Fruit Village area stands out as the main exhibition space for the discussion of Italian fruit and vegetables at Fruit Logistica. The events on Wednesday's schedule at Ifv read more

Packinghouses and cooperatives around the world are facing a growing need to improve efficiency, enhance quality control, and streamline operations to handle various fruit varieties and meet strict retailer standards. Biometic is tackling these challenges with AI-powered solutions for packinghouses. read more

Wspólnie z partnerem Packaging Automation, Het Packhuys po raz pierwszy będzie miało własne stoisko na nadchodzących targach Fruit Logistica. "Ostatnio coraz bardziej skupiamy się na rozwijaniu własnych maszyn, takich jak Sepia Casepacker i denester buforowy. Chcieliśmy zaprezentować…" read more

The campaign for strawberries for the period 2024-2025 concludes in January, with a notable price increase at the beginning of the season. Although only 5% of the total volume has been sold thus far, this price surge is considered a positive development, surpassing the trends seen in the previous four campaigns. read more

The organization of Producers Terre della Luce will be presented from February 5th to 7th, 2025 at the international trade fair Fruit Logistica in Berlin, at the "Basilicata Tipica" Stand, Hall 4.2 booth C-34. read more

Obecnie ceny pomidorów na Ukrainie są wysokie, z wielu sklepów sprzedających je średnio za 110-140 UAH/kg ($2,62 - $3,34). Większość dostępnych obecnie pomidorów jest importowana z Turcji i UE, co sprawia, że są one droższe. Ceny powinny spaść, gdy pomidory z ukraińskich szklarni trafią na rynek. read more

The president and director of FEPEX, Cecilio Peregrín and José María Pozancos, along with the presidents of the regional associations of Murcia integrated in the

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In the province of Almería, the upcoming spring season is expected to see a significant increase in the cultivated areas of melons (+20/25%), tomatoes (+40%), and cucumbers (+30%) compared to last year, while the hectares dedicated to watermelons will remain almost stable. read more

The apple sector "holds its ground", especially when compared to other categories within the fruit and vegetable department, but challenges are not lacking: display spaces are contested with many items and there is a need to make room for new varieties; moreover, a trend of registering a read more

At an average of €1.64 per kilo, the European tomato price remained only slightly above the five-year average of €1.62 per kilo. Tomato prices declined almost everywhere in December, with a few exceptions. In the Netherlands, the average price for cherry tomatoes and loose, round tomatoes read more

Wiscomex, a Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic, is making a noteworthy presence at Fruit Logistica in Berlin with a distinctive trade fair promotion. International onion importers visiting their booth have the chance to enter a competition to win a free container of yellow onions (30 tons). read more

Salix Fruits confirms its participation in Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. The company will be attending the event in Berlin to strengthen its global presence, enhance its network of strategic partners, and investigate new business opportunities in important markets like Europe and Asia. "Fruit Logistica offers a. read more

Just Eat customers in Switzerland can now order flowers and plants from 39 Fleurop stores in 10 cities, including Basel, Bern, and Zurich. The partnership will be expanded to other Swiss cities in the coming months. Lukas Streich, Country Manager of Just Eat Switzerland, explains: "Our goal is to offer customers a wider range of products and services, and this collaboration with Fleurop allows us to provide a convenient option for those looking to order flowers or plants alongside their meal." read more