Sustainable food is presented as the answer to this challenge, a model that not only guarantees food security but also protects our planet and future generations. What is sustainable food? read more

Ibérica de Patatas, one of the main potato trading companies for consumption in Spain, is once again bringing the new potatoes from the Community of Madrid to large-scale distribution. This product is of high quality and freshness, as it is harvested and placed on the shelves the following day. read more

The best deals on produce from Egypt and Morocco are waiting for you at Asia Fruit Logistica, September 4-6. read more

Depicted in a painting by Mantegna in the Basilica of San Zeno, the Pesca di Verona has a history of at least 5 centuries. And with the recognition of the IGP label, it aims to grow: from local distribution to national, and even to export. The direction is that of the Great Italian Beauty. read more

SanLucar, the premium fruit and vegetable brand, is launching a promotion in supermarkets in Germany and Austria featuring fun motifs of the famous character under the slogan "The."

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This week, La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, confirms the excellent period for fruit and vegetable production, thanks to a climate that is favoring all cultivations. Italian families can read more

Over the past two seasons, onions have been making headlines in the fruit and vegetable market. In the 2022/23 season, onion prices broke all records, surpassing the unprecedented level of 1 euro/dollar per kilogram wholesale in many countries. This resulted in an unprecedented number of read more

The feedback received by Apofruit following the informative events on kiwi organized in Calabria, held alongside the members' assembly to discuss the 2023 budget and winter settlements, has been extremely positive. read more

The advance campaign for watermelons had positive effects at the beginning of negotiations, but between June and early July, consumption decreased, resulting in a loss in the end, while the overall fruit market broke even. Certainly, for a weather-dependent category like this one. read more

Staying up to date with a fruit and vegetable market that is characterized by volatility is already complicated in itself. If we then add all the critical issues that have emerged in recent years, such as climate change, phytosanitary emergencies, difficulties with labor, and foreign competition, it becomes even more challenging. read more

The full program of the four-day event includes visits to businesses and plantations as well as to packing stations. Additionally, there are planned B2B meetings between local grape producers and international buyers and traders. In addition, the approximately 40 participants are expected to participate. read more

On July 13th, French peach-nectarine producers protested by dumping fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon. They were protesting against the sale of French products at "extremely low" prices, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Members of the table grape industry are getting ready to gather for their second annual Regina di Puglia meeting on 21-24 July. read more

Three BerryWorld growers won the top prizes at this year's National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show in Kent last week. read more

Chile exported 64 million cartons of table grapes worth over US$1 billion FOB in the 2023/24 season, which marked a 7% increase in volume and a 13% increase in value compared to the previous year. These improved results were achieved despite a decrease in production due to climatic challenges. read more

The flow of goods is boosted by promotions, even though the volume is lower than in previous years. In calendar week 29, there are 16 promotions for mountain peaches. The promotional prices range from 1.76 euros/kg to 2.22 euros/kg for pre-packaged goods, loose Paraguayos are also available. read more

They rapidly approached the level of imported goods from Africa. Compared to the previous year, the price level at German wholesale markets was 15% higher in mid-July. In calendar week 28, German green beans cost an average of 3.84 euros/kg at wholesale markets and were thus around a read more

From November 2023 to May 2024, Egypt exported only 42,000 tons of oranges to the key Southeast Asian countries (excluding Hong Kong and Vietnam), which represents one of the lowest values of recent seasons. The most significant decline in Egyptian presence in the region occurred. read more

The main cause of this development, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), is powdery mildew. It is expected that the effects of this plant disease will continue into the 2024/25 economic year, resulting in production remaining below average. read more

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarines. read more