In the vegetable sector, prices tend to remain high, although in recent days there has been a stabilization of values. This is the picture that emerges from the visit to the Parma Agricultural Food and Logistics Consortium Center (CAL), where several operators provided us with this information. read more

An Appleshaw allotment holder, Neil Duncan, has been named the UK's national rose champion for the 11th consecutive year. He secured the title after his winning entries at the prestigious Harrogate Flower Show, which is the final of the five national shows that determine the championship title. read more

Lattughino, Balsamica, and Piccante: these are the names of the new 100% Italian and completely sustainable fourth-range salads now available on the shelves of MD, a brand that has made offering fruits and vegetables one of its strong points. Fresh and high-quality, as always. read more

Eastern Europe is a familiar market for Egypt and Morocco. Egyptian oranges, potatoes, and garlic, as well as Moroccan tomatoes and blueberries, have already successfully entered markets in Poland, Ukraine, Romania, the Czech Republic, and other countries. However, the full potential of both countries in this region has not yet been fully realized. read more

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is introducing three delicious, fresh carrot products in the new Bolthouse Fresh™ packaging. The new products, designed for both retail and foodservice customers, are Carrot Shakers, Side Dish Sizzlers, and Soup n' Stewin' Carrots. "This is a significant year for us, highlighting our dedication." read more

"Exotic wild mushrooms currently have a relatively small market share that is growing steadily and is projected to continue growing by double digits," says Alex Vos, Sales Manager at Banken Champignons, describing the current situation with these mushrooms. In fact, he anticipates that the entire mushroom market will expand. Alex expects read more

From October 8th to 10th in Madrid, SanLucar will once again be one of the main exhibitors at the Fruit Attraction 2024 fair. And it will do so with many innovations to discover. Among them, how the company has read more

Following the acquisition of BIO ON's assets by the Maip Group in June of last year, Zeropack is making its comeback to the market with a strengthened strategy focused on innovation and sustainability. At the Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid (8C19), the company is presenting their. read more

The International Taste Institute (ITI) in Brussels has awarded the ORRi mandarin with the prestigious Superior Taste Award for the second consecutive year. This award recognizes excellence in flavor and quality of food products worldwide and solidifies ORRi as one of the most appreciated... read more

In the United Kingdom, there is a collaborative initiative called SusProt that is currently in progress. The initiative aims to convert unused broccoli into sustainable plant protein in order to reduce the CO2 footprint and environmental damage caused by protein production for human consumption. This project involves... read more

"Trial and error" is how Ion Ionas describes his company's exports to the EU since 2014. Founded by his father in 2001, Ionex was among the first in Moldova to ship stone fruit and grapes westward. "The first year, we shipped ten truckloads but paid dearly for that learning experience. We, read more

With our recent integration into the Orisha business group, we reinforce our commitment to remain at the forefront of the Smart Agro sector, providing advanced technological solutions for the agro-industry. read more

Some of the top fresh produce companies in the Americas have informed Fruitnet that they are exploring alternative logistical solutions to manage a strike by port workers along the eastern and Gulf coasts of the country. However, they are concerned about the potential effects of a prolonged strike. read more

Russian Railways (RZD) has announced the extension of a 50% discount on the transportation of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for the year 2025. This initiative aims to support the export of fruits and vegetables to Russia, which remains the primary market for Uzbekistan. read more

Fruit Attraction, organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, celebrates a new edition from October 8th to 10th, an international event now in its 16th year under the motto "Discover the essence of the sector." The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia

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Dwa łagodne papryczki habanero znane jako "Notta Hotta" i "Mild Thing", które zachowują unikalne owocowe i kwiatowe aromaty i smaki papryczek, ale posiadają niższy poziom ostrości, są wypuszczane przez Oregon State University. "Mieliśmy szefów kuchni podchodzących do nich i patrzących na nie, mówiących: 'Więc wiem, w mojej read more

In Australia, bananas are a staple in over 90% of households, with Premier Fresh Australia annually supplying ALDI with 8.5 million kilograms of Cavendish bananas. Premier Fresh Australia, located in Tropical Far North Queensland, owns 517 acres of banana farming land in the Innisfail area. read more

The winners of this year's Berry Fest 2025 in the categories of "professional" and "home" production were announced. The competition took place on October 3, 2023 at Mała Wieś Palace. The jury of the competition consisted of Łukasz Klesyk, Zbigniew Kmieć, Katarzyna Puk, Mikołaj Rey, and Hieronim Błażejak. read more

According to Yevhen Kuzin, an International Consultant and Horticulture Market Analyst at FAO, the Eastern European region has seen a 28% rise in fruit and vegetable imports from 2019 to 2023, reaching $10 billion. This amount does not include intra-regional trade. read more

Convenience and locality are two trends that have been shaping the fresh produce market for several years. De Terp Squash Only, the largest organic pumpkin grower in the Netherlands, has been tapping into these trends by offering Dutch-grown produce throughout the fall season and by recently opening a processing kitchen. This demonstrates their understanding of the market and their commitment to providing quality products. read more