The abundant rainfall over the last few weeks along the Mediterranean coast, caused by heavy storms, has had a significant impact on the Spanish province of Valencia. Kakis have been severely affected, while citrus fruits have also suffered, albeit to a lesser extent. This has affected production and commercial activities in the region. read more

OrtoRomisi confirms a growing player in the fresh ready-to-eat soup market with the launch of two new products: Chickpea Velouté and Cabbage and Potato Soup. These offerings, characterized by short labels, are introduced into the already established product lines. read more

variation in prices, increasing by 2% to an average of £0.942 per kilogram. In contrast, Ecuadorian bananas experienced a decrease of 3% in prices, dropping to an average of £0.798 per kilogram. These fluctuations can be attributed to factors such as weather conditions, production levels, and market demand. It will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming weeks. read more

"Zbiory przebiegły pomyślnie" - mówi Jacco van Kessel, który prowadzi Van Kessel Fruit razem z bratem, Jackiem. "Mieliśmy dobrą pogodę podczas zbiorów, a owoce ładnie się zabarwiły." Występowały różne stopnie uszkodzeń gradem, z którymi ta holenderska firma rodzinna poradziła sobie, mając całe swoje sad jabłkowy Evelina. read more

Belgian organic leek market is currently facing a slowdown. Pieter Vandooren, an organic grower, mentioned that supermarkets are still buying volumes, but day trading has completely stopped in the past few weeks. However, he expects a change in the situation soon. "We are currently in discussions with an" read more

The growth in sales of kiwifruit, pineapples, grapes, and exotic fruits has contributed to an "excellent" result for the Italian-owned importer-distributor Orsero Group in the first three quarters of the year. read more

Uszkodzenia upraw spowodowane ekstremalnymi warunkami pogodowymi w południowej Hiszpanii w ostatnich latach otworzyły wielu europejskich konsumentów na ofertę warzyw pochodzących z krajów północnoafrykańskich, takich jak Maroko i Egipt. read more

Saga Robotics has announced its plans to introduce its Thorvald robots to more berry farms in the UK as the strawberry-picking season for 2024 draws to a close. read more

A researcher from the University of Leicester is studying how policies aimed at protecting and restoring lowland peatlands, which are crucial for supporting approximately 40 per cent of vegetables grown in the UK, are implemented in reality. read more

Packaging manufacturer Sharpak has partnered with UK berry grower Chambers to introduce its padless SharpTek technology to retail shelves. read more

West Pak Avocado has launched a new line of packaged avocados that highlight the three main growing regions of California, Mexico, and Colombia. read more

Chile is set to export approximately 56,000 tonnes of table grapes, which is equivalent to nearly 7 million cartons, to the US this season under the Systems Approach. read more

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program is currently in progress, assisting the company in providing a 12-month supply to customers in important markets. read more

This year, Zespri expects to sell more than 26 million trays or more than 93,000 tons of kiwifruit from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan. read more

Fresh Produce Vietnam, the brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam's fast-growing fresh fruit and vegetable business, will launch in 2025. read more

In Isère, France, the Pôle Agroalimentaire—an association established in 2018 by the Conseil Départemental and the Chamber of Agriculture—works tirelessly to promote regional agriculture by showcasing products derived from local agricultural and agri-food production. Through its efforts, the association aims to support and highlight the agricultural sector in the region. read more

Over a ton of frozen organic blackberries from Ukraine were seized by employees of the Inspectorate of Quality of Agricultural and Food Products. The fruits emitted an unpleasant odor that immediately caught their attention.

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Rol-Nas is a family-owned company that has been a key player in the Polish potato processing industry for many years. Specializing in processing potatoes for the local market, the company always prioritizes quality and efficiency. Rol-Nas has recently decided to modernize its production process by introducing new technologies and equipment. read more

Frutas Torres and SampliaX join forces to promote the consumption of fresh seasonal fruits in the heart of Madrid, offering consumers the opportunity to discover and savor the freshness and quality of Torres products.

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The tomato season in Murcia has had a promising beginning, thanks to favorable weather conditions that have enhanced the quality of the fruit, as well as a smooth transition between the harvests in northern and southern Europe. Both Almeria and Murcia have made efforts to start their harvests earlier this year, as last season... read more