The analysis presented is based on the results of the Coalition's second global survey on the impacts of rising costs on suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The respondents (88 in total) included fruit and vegetable producers, shippers, packers, wholesalers, distributors, and other supply chain stakeholders. read more

Straight from the mind of its creative director, Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga launches its new sneakers made from Bananatex®, a fabric derived from processing fibers of the banana plant, as reported by repubblica.it. The high-fashion brand thus decides to take a step forward. read more

W odpowiedzi na malejącą produkcję bananów na Mindanao, Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) podejmuje wysiłki w celu zaproponowania ustawodawstwa mającego na celu odnowienie filipińskiego sektora bananowego. Stephen Antig, dyrektor wykonawczy PBGEA, ujawnił plany stowarzyszenia. read more

In response to Typhoon Krathon, Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an convened a typhoon preparedness meeting, focusing on stabilizing vegetable prices amidst rising costs caused by the storm. The typhoon has led to an increase in vegetable prices, with leafy greens particularly affected. read more

Get the chance to meet the biggest buyers of fruits and vegetables from the fast-growing importing region of Eastern and Central Europe by participating in the FAO/EBRD-led trade mission for Egyptian and Moroccan exporters in Warsaw, Poland, from November 12-15! read more

Rząd zapewnił dostęp do rynku dla nowozelandzkich borówek do Korei, odblokowując szacowane 5 milionów dolarów rocznych możliwości eksportowych dla producentów z Nowej Zelandii - ogłosił dzisiaj minister handlu i rolnictwa Todd McClay. "To zwycięstwo dla naszych eksporterów i stanowi kontynuację naszego udanego usunięcia ograniczeń." read more

Architect Fatih Eksi, the founder of Blick3d Production Architecture Studio, utilizes artificial intelligence to design structures inspired by vegetables, fruits, and everyday objects. With more than 15 years of experience in architectural visualization, Eksi transitioned from conventional aesthetics to the intricate forms found in nature. AI enables him to do so. read more

El Corte Inglés is certainly an interesting brand, both as a shopping center format and as a food assortment proposal, including fresh fruits and vegetables. The assortments are indeed wide and deep, and for some key categories, it is possible to offer. read more

The largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, is aiming to establish a new standard for apples in stores by introducing a taste guide at the beginning of the topfruit season. read more

The Chilean Blueberry Committee has introduced a new quality seal for its member growers to distinguish their product in the global market. The seal was revealed at the inaugural Blueberry Day, which took place at Hortifrut’s Virquenco farm to celebrate the official launch of the initiative. read more

"The harvest of the Exotic Red Kiwi began on September 23 in Basilicata and Emilia-Romagna," explains Cristina Fabbroni, technical director at Jingold. "After that, we will continue with the harvest in Latium, Piedmont, Veneto, and all other cultivation areas. We are reviewing the..." read more

The stabilization of the European market, especially in important countries like Germany and France, helped mitigate the effects of seasonally low demand. Conversely, geopolitical tensions led to logistical challenges, resulting in delays in deliveries. read more

Currently, various classifications are being used to categorize the taste of apples, which often differ significantly from each other. This has led to confusion among both consumers and retailers. The market is demanding standardization of these classifications. read more

Spain's Club of Protected Plant Varieties (CVVP) has expressed its approval of a Supreme Court ruling to reimburse a €5m fine that it had been required to pay as a result of a protracted legal battle with the Valencian grower association Ava-Asaja regarding the marketing of Nadorcott mandarins. read more

The Chinese supermarket chain Freshippo, which is part of the Alibaba Group, has recently reached a new agreement for direct sourcing. This deal involves the procurement of fresh and frozen fruit directly from two companies in Chile. read more

In the anniversary year of Rijk Zwaan, they reflect on the development of the organic sector and discuss their expectations for the future. When Heidema joined Rijk Zwaan as a consultant for open-field crops in 1993, most organic farms were small. "They grew several different crops. read more

Source.ag, a Dutch company providing AI solutions for vegetable growers, has announced the opening of a new office in Chicago, Illinois. This expansion aims to enhance its presence in North America and better serve the needs of growers on the continent. read more

The fresh produce marketer Jaffa has updated its brand identity as it expands its product range beyond its traditional citrus varieties to include specialty items such as super-sweet pineapples, premium table grapes, and yellow and orange-fleshed watermelons. read more

Benihort, a cooperative member of Anecoop, has carried out significant technical measures in its citrus orchards during the summer. Luis Montañés, responsible for the citrus sector, explained: "The most important innovation is the installation of two twin calibrating machines." read more