Blueberries grown in Guangdong, China, are gaining a competitive advantage in terms of freshness and reduced transportation costs because of their proximity to major sales destinations. The planting area is continuously expanding. The Guangzhou Deyu Blueberry Base, situated in the Huadu production area of Guangdong, is leading this trend. read more

An Australian mango producer is expanding its production by introducing new varieties aimed at offering consumers more enjoyable mango-eating experiences and flavors. In 2022, Manbulloo added three varieties – Yes!, Now!, and AhHa! – to its Project Flavour range. The harvesting of the Rosa variety is also part of their operations. read more

Anecoop, the leading Spanish cooperative in the marketing of fruits and vegetables, will present its Red Bouquet project at Fruit Logistica, one of the world's leading sector fairs that takes place

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UK: Ocado Retail's CEO says the company's relationship with M&S is strong

The CEO of British online supermarket Ocado Retail has stated that the company's relationship with shareholder Marks & Spencer is strong. "We are working really strongly with M&S and have continued to do so over the course of the last year," said the Ocado Retail CEO. read more

The Opera La Pera prize contest is about to start. Starting today, in the retail outlets of over twenty Italian distribution chains, consumers who purchase Opera pears will be able to immediately find out if they have won one of the prizes (Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods) up for grabs. read more

In the Kherson region, an increase in the cultivation area for watermelons and melons is expected, with the aim of achieving a one-and-a-half to two-fold increase. Dmytro Yunusov, Director of the Agriculture Department of the Kherson Regional State Administration, stated this in a conversation with "IPC-South". read more

Eksport arbuza z Maroka zmniejsza się po raz drugi z rzędu, według EastFruit. W pierwszych 10 miesiącach 2024 roku, jedynie 113,5 tysiąca ton arbuza o wartości 96 milionów dolarów zostało wysłanych na rynki międzynarodowe, stanowiąc najniższą liczbę od 2017 roku. read more

The vegetable campaign signed by Futuragri, a prominent Apulian company in the production and marketing of horticultural products, continues with a focus on high quality crops. The season for brassicas, spinach, and chicory has started regularly. read more

Maria Luisa Cinquerrui, sole director of Smartisland Group, is the winner of the 2025 Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation Oscar promoted for the seventh consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector. The founder of the startup has been awarded. read more

Planasa, a company specializing in plant variety research and nursery operations within the berry sector, has announced the appointment of Hans Liekens as the global head of innovation. Liekens brings 30 years of experience in the FMCG and agriculture industries, having held senior roles at. read more

Global ingredients supplier Ofi has released its most recent sustainability report for its nuts business, highlighting progress in agricultural technology and sustainability practices throughout its operations. The 2023 'Nut Trails' impact report features initiatives in almond, cashew, and other nuts. read more

"The first part of the grape season in India has been a bit slow, but the pace is expected to pick up soon," says Amit Kalya, managing director of Kalya Exports, an Indian grape exporter. "The Indian grape season is starting a bit slower than usual, but our regular season should begin in February." read more

"Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe oraz napięcia geopolityczne sprawiły, że rok 2024 był wyzwaniem dla holenderskiego sektora owocowo-warzywnego. W 2024 roku stało się jasne jak nigdy dotąd, że ciągła dostępność owoców i warzyw nie jest rzeczą oczywistą. Pomimo trudności, sektor ten okazał się odporny. Z" read more

Morocco is preparing for a season of great success in terms of citrus exports. According to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), as reported by Agrimaroc, the country expects to export a total of 597 thousand tons of citrus fruits during the. read more

Chile's 2024-2025 stone fruit season is in full swing. "We expect to export 20% more stone fruit than last season, which amounts to approximately 2.7 million boxes," stated Sebastián Rodríguez, commercial director of Verfrut, a company that grows plums, peaches, and nectarines on 800 hectares. read more

By Decree of December 11, 2024 of the Ministry of Health, Alzchem Trostberg GmbH obtained, in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 and in compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 396/2005, the modification of the authorization of the plant protection product called Sitofex® - already registered for kiwi. read more

The severe frost in July 2024 has significantly impacted the lemon harvest in Argentina, reducing the availability of this fruit, particularly during the peak summer months in the southern hemisphere when demand is highest. Consequently, despite being a global leader in the production of lemon juice, peels, and... read more

At EARL Les Chambres, located in the Drôme department, the tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and other produce previously grown in a 3,000m² greenhouse have been replaced by clementines, pomelos, oranges, and avocados. Anthony Oboussier, the head of the French company, discusses the reasons for this transition. read more

Avocados from Kenya, passion fruit from Ghana, limes from Colombia, sweet corn from Morocco, ginger from Brazil, citrus fruit from Egypt, pitahayas from Ecuador, and mangoes from Senegal - international buyers will find the best from many developing and emerging countries at the Import Promotion. read more

Zespri Kiwifruit, a New Zealand-based company that is a global leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, will once again be a key player in Cortina d'Ampezzo during the women's stage of the Audi Ski FIS World Cup, scheduled for January 18 and 19, 2025. read more