Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, is launching the new eco-pack avocado made entirely of paper. This innovation represents an important step forward in the company's journey towards a more environmentally friendly production, reducing the use. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that Spain has produced a total of 1,948,369 tons of potatoes on 60,799 hectares. This figure is 13,600 tons lower than the previous estimates of the World Potato Market, marking the third consecutive year in which production has stayed below 2 million tons. read more

Producing tomatoes is one of the most important agricultural activities in Italy. However, in recent years, the sector has been facing various challenges that threaten its sustainability. These challenges include increasing summer temperatures, improper planning, and market fluctuations. read more

The Hass avocado sector in Colombia has experienced significant growth in recent years and has successfully entered the global market. Corpohass, the organization that represents Colombian Hass avocado producers and exporters, has been instrumental in this achievement. Katheryn Mejía, the Director of read more

"California-sourced almonds, which are currently priced higher than those from Italy or Spain, are facing challenges due to rising raw material costs from overseas suppliers. Despite the growing interest in dried fruit for its nutritional benefits, the sector is encountering obstacles in terms of cost." read more

Vilmorin-Mikado has inaugurated its Early Autumn Days on Tuesday at El Cabezo estate in San Cayetano (Murcia). Until next Thursday, November 21st, the seed company will be showcasing its new lettuce varieties and familiar materials as it aims to provide solutions to the market. read more

Obecnie podaż zarówno melonów kantalupowych, jak i melonów miodowych z Meksyku jest niższa niż oczekiwano. "Okazuje się, że jest trochę mniejsza niż się spodziewano" - mówi Scott Vandervoet z firmy Vandervoet & Associates, dodając, że żniwa z Kalifornii i Arizony również są mniejsze. Dlaczego tak się dzieje? read more

The SugarBee apple harvest in Washington state is wrapping up just in time for the holiday season. The results of the hard work will soon be visible on store shelves across the country as the sweetest, juiciest apple available makes its yearly appearance. With a bountiful harvest this year, consumers can expect to find plenty of these delicious apples to enjoy. read more

Dr. Piotr Baryła from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, who is also the president of the Polish Association of Currant Growers, spoke about the production of currants in Europe and worldwide in the years 2010-2012. The speaker discussed the situation in several key countries. read more

Agrobank has entered into a partnership with Ning Planters Sdn Bhd and Sarawak Incorporated Sdn Bhd (SISB) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on pineapple cultivation in Sarawak. The MoU was signed by Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli. read more

Analysts at EastFruit have noticed that fruits and vegetables are driving inflation in Russia, despite the government's attempts to address it with fiscal policies and raising the key interest rate to 21%. EastFruit's weekly price monitoring shows that prices for basic read more

For nearly 30 years, A&B Packing Equipment has been designing and creating technologies to support growers worldwide. One of the highlights in the Americans' range is a series of blueberry fillers and more. At the beginning of this year, the latest model in this series was introduced. read more

Washington State University has appointed International New-Varieties Network LLC (INN) of Ephrata, Washington as the sole global licensing partner for its new WA 64 apple. With expertise in introducing new fruit varieties internationally, the company will oversee the sales of licensed WA 64 trees and... read more

The first Peruvian mangoes are now being sold in France alongside those from Brazil. However, the French market is still mainly supplied with mangoes from Spain. This marks a significant change from last year, when the Spanish mango season lasted for two months and abruptly ended by the end of August. read more

The fruit and vegetable department, as we have reiterated several times, lends itself naturally to original and creative display solutions and can promote special occasions and events. As has already happened, for example, for Halloween or for certain products to be highlighted, autumn is a period in which. read more

Wzrost cen i popytu na imbir na światowych rynkach spowodował zwiększenie spożycia tego popularnego składnika żywności przez lokalną ludność peruwiańską. Według Leandro Manuela Llacctarimay Figueroa, menedżera ds. Sprzedaży i Operacji peruwiańskiego producenta i eksportera imbiru. read more

Sorma Group, a leader in the design and construction of complete lines for the post-harvest of fruits and vegetables, also confirms its presence at the 2024 edition of Interpoma (hall CD, booth C18/58), which will take place from November 21st to 23rd at the Bolzano fairgrounds. read more

The California pomegranate harvest is starting to wrap up. "The supply is good. Most of us are finishing up our pomegranate harvest, so we'll likely be packing fresh bins through Thanksgiving," says Justin Bedwell of Bari Produce, mentioning that they are harvesting the Wonderful variety. read more

The production of currants in Europe and worldwide in the years 2010-2012 was discussed by Dr. Eng. Piotr Baryła from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, who is also the president of the Polish Currant Growers Association. The speaker discussed the situation in several key regions. read more

The European Union is working towards making packaging more sustainable and reducing waste in its member states. This objective is also supported by the FIA. However, the association emphasizes that protecting highly perishable products, like fresh mushrooms that are 90% water, should remain a top priority. read more