The Russian government has stopped the publication of the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) deflator index by ROMIR research holding. This index, which showed price growth rates higher than those officially reported by Rosstat, has been suspended as it approached an annual price growth rate of. read more

Exotic fruit is playing an increasingly important role in Italian food habits. Dole Italia suggests bringing newness, creativity, freshness, and color to Christmas dishes with products like mango, avocado, and papaya. A perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Dole is leading the way. read more

With the turn of the year approaching, the second part of the Belgian pear season is yet to start, but not at Fruitbedrijf Morren where all the pears have already been sorted and sold. "Until June or July, I never really slow down. We sell them as soon as possible each year, and because of that read more

Starting this week, Creta Star oranges, grown on the island of Crete, are once again available through Gebrs van Aarle. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the Greek family-owned company Synergatiki, consumers can enjoy the finest tree-ripened hand-picked oranges from Greece. "With their read more

Dane porównują "średnią" cenę bieżącego tygodnia z "średnią ceną poprzedniego tygodnia dla kilku owoców, ujawniając niewielkie i istotne wahania w niektórych odmianach. Wśród jabłek na przykład, jabłka odmiany Bramley's seedling zanotowały niewielki spadek, w porównaniu z bieżącym tygodniem. read more

The Peruvian mango season in 2023/2024 started unusually early and was characterized by challenges and strategic adjustments. The season began with abundant production but also faced significant challenges. According to Richard Marillo Núñez, the general manager of Servinca Export, "last year's production was extremely." read more

At the base of every VIP project, strategy, and action lies sustainability. In the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, every implementation, from the field to the warehouse to apple packaging, is aimed at protecting the environment and the territory. "We" read more

The first commercial campaign of the Emiliano Apennine Chestnut-Mountain Flavor has started, the result of a supply chain project and aggregation between consortiums: there is a great availability of product (+65% compared to 2023). A brand that brings together three consortiums, led by Fabio Ferrari (Coop Italia). read more

A recent analysis of costs for apple and pear growers in the UK suggests that food price increases in 2025 are now an unavoidable result of recent government policies. read more

Five of the UK's six largest supermarkets have announced 15p vegetable deals leading up to Christmas. read more

Organic yellow kiwifruit is becoming increasingly popular in Italy, Belgium, and Greece, as reported by the supporters of It’s Bio, a marketing initiative funded by the European Union and the Italian association AOP Gruppo Vi.Va. read more

In a season where South African blueberry growers are increasingly looking towards the East, shipments to traditional markets are now surpassing those of the previous campaign. read more

A new brand that celebrates the unique qualities of chestnuts grown by more than 200 producers in the Italian provinces of Bologna, Modena, and Reggio Emilia has been launched in Coop Italia stores. read more

Packaging specialist StePacPPC has developed an innovative Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging solution to help shift away from using ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes for packaging fresh broccoli and other vegetables during long-distance shipments. read more

Chile's Subsole has completed its initial exports of table grapes to the US using the new systems approach. The company's commercial manager, Andro Vidal, mentioned that the first shipment was scheduled to reach the US East Coast on 16th December. He expressed that the new protocol was "great news and a significant advancement." read more

Millennials (those born between 1980 and the late 1990s) are increasingly opting for tasty and healthy alternatives. Bejo is responding to this trend by offering a range of snack vegetables that have been selected for their excellent taste. This range includes carrots, kohlrabi, and. read more

The three project partners, Laimburg Research Center, University of Trento, and the company LandLab, have set themselves the goal of examining the ingredients of different apple varieties in detail to determine which varieties are particularly beneficial for health. read more

The seminar "Understanding and Implementing HACCP", taking place on February 11, 2025 (from 10 am to around 12 pm), provides employees working in quality assurance in the fruit and vegetable wholesale industry with a comprehensive overview of the legal requirements and demands. read more

A Michigan State University (MSU) agricultural engineer is working to secure the future of fresh produce in the region by developing technologies that improve mechanization and automation in harvesting and production processes, especially considering the current labor trends. read more

The Fresh Seminar will offer a comprehensive program for professional development and further education in 2025. In addition to classics such as product knowledge training on market-relevant fruit and vegetable items, a special emphasis will be placed on the challenges in quality assurance and. read more