For about 30 years now, Jardin des Papes, a family business based in Carpentras (Vaucluse), has been producing strawberries, melons, and grapes (Muscat, Lavallée, and Apyrene varieties) on almost 180 hectares. Two years ago, a subsidiary was created, specializing in the production of nectars and. read more

With the autumn holiday, the market for exotic fruits is currently quieter. "Sales always dip a bit during these weeks, but in the coming weeks, we expect a gradual increase," says Ive Lambert from Starfruit, who notes that offering niche products in the exotic segment will become increasingly... read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, has announced the sale of its Fresh Leaf Farms brand and operations to First Leaf Farms. read more

The trend calculation shows only a minimal annual production growth of 0.1%. Despite some fluctuations, this indicates a largely stable production volume. Far ahead of other production countries, China has been consistently ranked at the top position for years. In the year... read more

Pink Lady apples has launched a new campaign in the UK with the aim of generating excitement around lunchtime. read more

Brazilian fruit exports increased by 8.51% in value between January and August 2024 compared to the same period last year, despite experiencing a 3.34% decrease in volume. read more

This is intended to reflect the faculty's changed academic focus. "With the name change, we want to emphasize that in addition to agricultural sciences, nutrition and engineering sciences are also central pillars of our research and teaching," explained Dean Prof. read more

In recent years, there have been several trends observed in the European citrus market. One such trend is the increasing demand for organic citrus fruits, driven by a growing consumer preference for organic and sustainable products. Another trend is the rising popularity of specialty citrus varieties, such as blood oranges and Meyer lemons, which are valued for their unique flavors and characteristics. Additionally, there is a growing focus on transparency and traceability in the citrus supply chain, with consumers seeking information about the origins and production practices of the fruits they purchase. Overall, these trends indicate a shift towards more diverse, sustainable, and high-quality citrus products in the European market. read more

In addition to the University of Osnabrück, the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) is also involved in this project, which started in August of this year and will run until March 2027. The project is funded by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE). read more

Heavy rainfall this week on Sardinia has caused flooding, especially in the central and southern parts of the island: According to Terra e Vita, leafy greens such as lettuce and potatoes have been affected by the water masses, as well as the typical Sardinian artichokes. read more

With a clear mandate, vision, and strategy, Janine Luten, together with the employees, management, and board, has succeeded in creating an association and a professionally operating organization, as stated by GroentenFruit Huis. "We would like to thank Janine for her efforts." read more

The Dutch trade organization GroentenFruit Huis has announced that Janine Luten will step down as its general director after four and a half years, with the current director of public affairs, Richard Schouten, assuming the role. read more

Consumers throughout Asia are dealing with changing shopping and eating habits amid uncertainty and change. read more

The NGO organization Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), along with the Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN), has caused a food scare in Thailand regarding Shine Muscat grapes. This came after they reported discovering harmful chemical residues in random retail samples that were tested in a laboratory. read more

Cucumber salad could be considered one of the healthiest dishes to become popular in today's world of excessive and trendy foods created for social media consumption. read more

Between January and September 2024, Peru exported 34,931 tons of ginger valued at $77.6 million. This represents a 37% decrease in volume and a 6% decrease in value compared to previous periods. The decline in exports can be attributed to the decrease in ginger production caused by adverse weather conditions and the presence of... read more

The partner Quality & Adviser, S.L held a training session in various educational blocks, among which the following titles stood out: the new consumer of fruits and vegetables, current consumer preferences, consumption trends, food waste, and

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The machines that Ideaal Machinebouw has been building for ninety years used to be green. Nowadays, they are orange. Orange is a more effective signal color for warning on the shop floor, and it may also prove beneficial for the Horst-based machine builder's international expansion. Just before its read more

The sale of Italian clementines has started. The new campaign for Italian blond oranges with the Navelina variety from the Southern regions of Italy has also been launched. The new campaign for Primo Fiore lemons has also begun. The first shipments of Tardivo and Variegated radicchio have arrived, with more expected soon. read more

The consumption of fresh products and their origin are issues that concern an increasing number of consumers in Spain. According to the I Study on "Habits of Consumption and Healthy Eating in Spain" carried out by read more