Finally, it seems that the pear market has picked up momentum; also thanks to the autumn weather, demand is increasing and the Italian product is meeting expectations in terms of quality. Let's take stock at the Caab in Bologna with the help of Adriano Gilbertini, a sales representative. read more

The Voltz Vertical Farming range from Voltz Maraîchage has been expanded to include 7 varieties of lettuce to complement the assortment of herbs, leafy vegetables, microgreens, and decorative flowers. These lettuce varieties have been carefully chosen in collaboration with Gautier Semences. read more

Watermelons are predominantly available in Europe during the warmer months, from spring to autumn. People enjoy eating them as a refreshing snack or using them in fruit salads, smoothies, and desserts. They are also popular at picnics and barbecues due to their high water content, helping to keep you hydrated. read more

"We have begun harvesting our organic yellow-flesh Soreli Gold and green-flesh Hayward kiwifruit. This year, the season is about 10-15 days earlier than last year, which presents both advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that the markets are still saturated with New Zealand fruits." read more

The first summer rains in Limpopo have cleared the dust from the table grape vines in the Loskop Valley, aiding their growth. However, the table grape season is expected to start around ten days later. Limpopo is the second smallest of the five South African production areas, but it is the very first. read more

The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market, also known as the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) market, includes a range of products purchased frequently and at relatively low prices. Within this broad sector, the dominant category is food and beverages. In Italy, according to data from the seventh edition of read more

The Peruvian mango campaign began in early October and European importers are already eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first containers to maintain the supply of mango imports from Latin America. "Last week, we received three containers from Colombia, and this week we are loading mangoes from Peru." read more

Zyski z produktywności i wzrost wartościowy odmian doprowadziły do tego, że przemysł jabłek i gruszek w Nowej Zelandii przyczynił się do wpływu na ogólną wartość sprzedaży w wysokości prawie 2 miliardów dolarów na gospodarkę krajową w ciągu ostatnich 12 miesięcy, zgodnie z nowymi badaniami przeprowadzonymi przez MartinJenkins. Jednocześnie odnotowano zmniejszenie wykorzystania gruntów... read more

While I understand the argument for reducing or eliminating packaging in various aspects of life, I am worried that the Wrap proposal to prohibit plastic packaging on fruits and vegetables by 2030 is overly simplistic. read more

Seven years after Argentine lemon exports to the US resumed following a 17-year hiatus, the government of Javier Milei has restarted negotiations with the US government to increase access to other citrus fruits. read more

According to the plant health authority Senasa, exports of pears and apples from the Argentine provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén showed a slight improvement in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

In this webinar, participants will learn why this is the case and which methods can ensure proper storage over an extended period of time. The main topics covered include cultivation in Switzerland and imports, quality, varieties, botany and origins, harvesting and processing, as well as storage. read more

The Chilean Table Grape Committee is predicting an export crop of 66 million cartons for the 2024/25 season, which represents a 2.4% increase compared to the previous season. These projections are based on estimates for approximately 85% of the total shipment volume in the country. read more

Gemüselust, that's the name of Klingelhöfer's operation, is not a "classic" vegetable farming business. He and his team produce vegetable seedlings for hobbyists. They plant vegetables here as sample varieties. As a result, there is - almost incidentally - a harvest. These are essentially read more

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower, Seeka, is increasing its production of Nashi pears in Australia, and will introduce a new red variety for commercial sale in 2025. read more

He replaces the current CEO, Rian du Toit, who will return to his role as CFO. Bush brings nearly 40 years of experience in the food retail industry and has led multinational organizations in various countries, the company says. read more

In Styria, a large part of the apple blossom was destroyed, and the stone fruit harvest was mostly ruined. In Lower Austria, once again, the apricot harvest, especially in the Wachau region, was affected by severe frost damage. In Carinthia and Styria, there were also further impacts. read more

From this date, these inspection points must be recognized as compliant by the EU. This also affects importers of organically produced fruits and vegetables and has implications for production in third countries. Fruit traders dealing in organic fruits and vegetables are therefore well advised to comply. read more

"We often talk about food and nutrition without really knowing what and how much we consume daily. This is now provided to us by the new Bavarian Nutrition Study," said the Minister. And further: "The results show that Bavarians are now eating healthier." read more

New Zealand's biggest kiwifruit producer, Seeka, has teamed up with The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) to reutilize kiwifruit that doesn't meet the retail standards for international or local markets. read more