Nursery grower Uzi Cairo from Cairo & Doutcher, the exclusive Italian distributor of Eden plants, explains that it is possible to produce pears also taking advantage of the existing structures in vineyards. "In Puglia, in particular, there are many grape producers interested in diversifying." read more

In the last twenty years, many Serbian companies have upgraded their machinery to meet the latest standards. One such company is the family-owned business Flora, located in Ivanjica, which has also invested in a hot processing plant and a complete processing facility for raspberries and blackberries. This includes a laser sorter, a raspberry... read more

Nie jest łatwiej eksportować produkty spożywcze z Europy do Egiptu - mówi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel polskiego eksportera jabłek Sarafruit: "Obecna sytuacja dotycząca możliwości eksportu produktów spożywczych do Egiptu nie zmieniła się zbytnio od zeszłego roku. Importer może użyć pieniędzy, którymi disponuje. read more

The Frutas do Brasil initiative, led by the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), will be showcased at important global events later this year. read more

At a global level, pistachio is the second most consumed nut. According to the report by Mordor Intelligence, this market is expected to have an annual growth rate of nearly 4.5% for the next 5 years. Europe currently represents the second largest market. read more

The grocery stores are once again advertising Iceberg lettuce extensively. The demand for Iceberg lettuce has increased recently. Due to the summer weather and the soccer season, consumers have been encouraged to grill more, making Iceberg lettuce a must-have side dish. At the same time, private retailers had to... read more

Agrofresh has announced that Fruitways, a South African apple specialist, has added the Harvista 1.3 SC tool, a near-harvest product, to its portfolio. read more

Prof. Dr. Rüschen will present the results of a study as a keynote speaker on September 24th. The study is still being analyzed, so you can expect to receive the most up-to-date data! The topic of the study is an investigation into which factors are truly relevant when it comes to purchasing fruit. read more

This includes, for example, Annamaria Fanelli, an agricultural scientist for Bloom Fresh. "Currently, we are focusing heavily on the development of the Red Revolution variety. The red flesh of this variety contains a high level of anthocyanins, making it particularly interesting for consumers." read more

Compagnie Fruitière, the top banana ripening network in Europe, which processes 650,000 tonnes of bananas annually through 22 distribution sites across Europe, has revealed plans to broaden its distribution and import network for tropical fruits. This expansion includes the establishment of a new office in Poland. read more

As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the producer prices of agricultural products increased by 1.3% in May 2024 compared to the previous month, April 2024. In the year-on-year comparison, the prices for products from plant and animal production continued to develop. read more

Bright Food International Trading (Shanghai) has received its initial delivery of Australian citrus fruits as a result of its collaboration with Mildura Fruit Company (MFC). read more

Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has announced CarrieAnn Arias as the organization's new president and chief executive, effective July 1st. read more

In the Spanish municipality of Zarratón, located more than 500 meters above sea level, the company Riojaselecto, managed by brothers Álvaro and Marcos Pérez, has state-of-the-art greenhouses dedicated to producing two annual cycles of tomatoes. "Our family has always been involved." read more

In the Nabeul governorate of Tunisia, grape production is expected to reach 39,000 tons this year, with 25,000 tons being vines and 14,000 tons being table grapes, according to estimates from the Local Commission of Agricultural Development (CRDA). Grombalia, a significant wine-producing region, is responsible for... read more

For the last 15 years, Mons Messaoud has been working at Hortica, but starting from August 1st, he will permanently take over the business from his father, Ben. "I want to continue the same way. It would be strange if we suddenly started selling oranges. I already receive requests for other products." read more

A Thai Key Opinion Leader (KOL) named Mina admires Chinese durian sellers who open the spiky fruit barehanded, referring to it as "new kung fu." Married to a Chinese man and residing in Beijing, Mina shares cultural peculiarities on YouTube. She finds pleasure in watching Chinese live-streams where sellers enthusiastically advertise durians. read more

A delegation from the Fruit and Vegetable Association recently met with Kashif Anwar, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), to discuss the implications of the recent budget amendment that removed tax exemptions on fruits, dried fruits, and vegetables. read more

A new partnership has been established with the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) to assist independent grocers in maximizing opportunities related to Americans' favorite vegetable. The partnership offers top-notch resources, shopper insights, and best practices for potato merchandising. This collaboration is significant because potatoes play a crucial role in the grocery industry. read more

PSB Producción Vegetal is currently one of the leading breeders of stone fruit worldwide, with an innovative capacity that has

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