In its current form, the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) has existed since January 1, 2000. It was formed through the merger of the Central Association of German Fruit Import and Wholesale Trade (ZVF, founded in 1948) with the Association of Hanseatic Fruit Importers. read more

Driscoll's Sweetest Batch strawberries are back on Australian shelves as the 2025 season starts in the new year. read more

"Porównując do 2023 roku, liczba ton świeżych owoców i warzyw wprowadzonych na rynek wzrosła o 5,5%, osiągając 284 144 ton rocznie, co jest rezultatem niezobaczonym w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu lat" - powiedział komunikat z rynku świeżych produktów MAAP w Padwie, który kontynuuje: "Ten ważny wzrost jest wynikiem... read more

"At this point, it seems like almost everyone on earth has heard or seen something about coir fiber, whether through passing mentions, advertisements, or randomly coming across it in a book or news article. But do people really understand what coir fiber is? And what do they actually know about it?" read more

In 2025, Kiwi Dulcis® continues to make history with another groundbreaking development. The new variety of kiwifruit, 100% made in Italy, was developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, and is being marketed by Alegra (a commercial branch of Apo Conerpo), Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project reported that the price increase for greenhouse cucumbers in the Ukrainian market continued this week. Several key factors contributed to this situation. The demand for greenhouse vegetables remained consistently high, while the supply of these products was limited. read more

The shocking news and images from the historic wildfires in Los Angeles, California that started on Tuesday morning continue to emerge. Although it appears that the fires are mainly impacting communities, homes, and causing loss of lives rather than affecting produce-growing areas, the situation remains concerning. read more

The planting of new potatoes is in full swing in the Spanish province of Seville, where companies like Nevado e Hijos have already completed over 60% of the sowing on their approximately 400 hectares spread across the municipalities of Villamanrique de la Condesa, Dos Hermanas, and La. read more

In 2019, with the creation of the Apple Paradise, VIP sent a clear message from Val Venosta to both the trade and consumers. It embodies the values rooted in the uniqueness of the alpine region, the ideal microclimate, and the passion of producers. read more

The Netherlands: Discounters ended 2024 as the best performers in the Netherlands

Discounters emerged as the top performers in the Dutch grocery market by the end of 2024, according to a new study conducted by Hiiper. The market overall showed minimal growth year-on-year. Hiiper's Supermarket Quarterly Monitor Q4 2024 revealed this trend. read more

At the Fresh Brand booth (12 square meters, pavilion 29, F64), The Great Italian Beauty will also be present, the business network that brings together six historic fruit and vegetable production companies in the national landscape (Odorizzi, Coofrutta, Join Fruit, Op Geofur, Bergonzoni, Frutta, Perusi). read more

A visual language designed to capture children's imagination. The new commercial for Rosaria oranges is aimed directly at the little ones, thanks to a Pixar-style animation. An orange that provides energy like spinach does for Popeye. read more

Ecuador has solidified its position as the world leader in banana exports, with a total of 330.9 million boxes exported by November 2024; a 1.39% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The European Union remains the primary destination, representing 29.12% of exports, followed by... read more

N-AQUA-FIT, a new project involving collaboration between the Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) and the University of Valencia

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Sezon truskawek w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva rozpoczął się w grudniu z ograniczonymi ilościami, ale teraz podaż zwiększa się, co pozwala na rozpoczęcie eksportu na rynki europejskie. Ceny są nieco wyższe niż w zeszłym sezonie, a także wzrosły koszty, mimo że dostawy wody i siła robocza. read more

Po ujawnieniu informacji, że Międzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Pracowników Portowych (ILA) oraz zrzeszenie pracodawców United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) osiągnęły wstępne porozumienie, unikając tym samym potencjalnego strajku w amerykańskich portach, przewoźnicy winogron z Chile - oraz wielu innych towarów - znów oddychają z ulgą. read more

With the beginning of the new year, it's time for predictions in the logistics sector as well, but as specified by Massimo Delpozzo, the commercial director of Nord Ovest to IFN: "We operate in a sector that appears as a continuous flow of changes and challenges. Despite the apparent stability of." read more

The post-holiday period continues to be a challenging time for fruit and vegetable markets. This is confirmed by Sebastiano Vendramin, a seller from the Lusia agricultural company, who operates at the Treviso market. "After the holidays, we see a clear decline in purchases, accentuated this year even read more

At Fruit Logistica (Hall 2.1, Booth C-13), Provisur, a manufacturer of food processing equipment based in Chicago, Illinois, will be showcasing a range of machines for making fruit purees and juices. The models on display at the fair include the Provisur Barracuda. read more

A striking graphic, which almost seems to evoke the surreal painting of Magritte or a certain fantasy style, characterizes the new key visual of Vip apples for 2025, celebrating the collaboration with its associated producers. "The magical character of the Apple Paradise is..." read more