There is concern in the strawberry sector of Huelva: cooperatives, producers, irrigators, and marketers due to the power vacuum created in Interfresa following the resignation of

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The apple harvest ended last week in Kastoria, the main mountainous region for apple cultivation in Greece, with a record volume. According to Mr. Dimosthenis Moysides, president of the local apple company GEOK S.A., "This year's volume is higher than ever. The crop reached 50,000-60,000 tons. All the... read more

Italian pumpkins are experiencing a Halloween nightmare, with a 25% drop in production due to the effects of bad weather and floods in the North, and drought in the South. This is what emerges from Coldiretti's monitoring of the seasonal trend of the vegetable symbol of All Saints' Day. read more

Jingold's new commercial campaign is at the starting line. Jingold is a specialist in kiwi, offering premium varieties with yellow, red, and green flesh that bring quality and innovation to markets and tables around the world. With 850 producers in the most suitable areas of the northern hemisphere, read more

A giant squash weighing over 625 kilos is proudly displayed on the shelves of Metro France (Paris Bercy). "We aim to have giant squash in the store every autumn. We often have large squash weighing between 35 and 50 kg in stock, and this is the third squash we've purchased that weighs over 500 kg," read more

Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest origins 110 years ago as a fruit farm selling extra trees. Today, led by Jimie Malan Jr., the company is a leading name in the garden plant industry in South Africa, and also exports indigenous plants to markets in. read more

A new promotional campaign is being launched to encourage more consumers to eat fresh British leeks, highlighting the 2024/25 season. read more

The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) has revealed the schedule for its biennial conference in November. read more

This scenario highlights the challenges that national production faces in relation to climatic adversities. The value of mango exports increased by 46.19% reaching 215 million US dollars, despite a slight decrease in export volume by 0.16%. read more

With the kiwifruit harvest already underway in the Northern Hemisphere, forecasts suggest we are heading towards another season where demand surpasses supply, as stated by Antonis Ioannidis from the Greek producer Zeus. read more

Despite a slight decrease in prices, companies were optimistic about this year's harvest. Europe remains the most important market for Peruvian grapes, with an export volume of nearly 4,255 tons. "Despite the ongoing high demand in Europe, prices have dropped by 2%." read more

Fruit Logistica's latest annual trend report offers the fruit and vegetable sector with free and valuable information about the future of the global fresh produce trade. read more

The latest annual trend report from Fruit Logistica highlights the emerging international trade flows and market growth opportunities in fresh produce. The report was published this week and is available for free download. read more

At the event from November 7th to 9th, 2024, IN FORM, the National Quality Centre for Nutrition in Childcare and Schools (NQZ), the Networking Centres for Childcare and School Meals (VNS) in the federal states, and the German Nutrition Society (DGE) will also be present. read more

Despite this difficult starting point, the company states that it has managed to maintain its profits at a stable level thanks to state-of-the-art technology, forward-looking investments in renewable energies, and meticulous cultural management – all without compromising the principles of. read more

The latest Trend Report from FRUIT LOGISTICA provides the fruit and vegetable sector with free and valuable information about the future of the global fruit trade. Titled "Future trends in fresh produce supply," this year's report explores emerging supply chains. read more

Looking ahead to November, the transition to protected cultivation is just around the corner. Due to numerous rainfalls, the supply quantities from France have been sparse. In mid-October (week 42), the wholesale prices for German Lollo Rossa lettuce remained stable. read more

The leader of the trade body Avocados Australia emphasizes the need for the country's avocado industry to sustain the growth in sales achieved this season in both export and domestic markets. read more

The significance of using data in making business decisions was a recurring topic in the Asiafruit Showcase presentations at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica. Whether it is used for managing food waste, product development, or gaining insights into consumer behavior, reliable and consistent data is crucial for supporting business operations. read more

Dealing with one of the hottest summers in the history of the San Joaquin Valley, the 2024 table grape season entered its final weeks of picking in late October. The heat was relentless during July, with temperatures exceeding 38ºC for 24 days and reaching a high of 43ºC for two days. read more