Asia Fruit Logistica introduced the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre at this year's event, a new content hub that provides visitors and exhibitors with a mix of strategic insights and practical takeaways. read more

Tesco has been recognized as the leading retailer of UK-grown apples in the 2023/24 campaign by the industry body British Apples and Pears (BAPL). read more

An efficient sales promotion policy is essential in difficult times and crucial for successfully transitioning to a plant-based diet and achieving the goals of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy. In this context, the decision to read more

Camposol has strengthened its management team by appointing Pedro Aguilar as the senior manager of its avocado business unit. read more

He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Colegio de Estudios Superiores en Administración (CESA) in Bogotá, Colombia, and studied shipbuilding technology at the Escuela Naval de Cartagena. He has worked in all areas of the avocado business, from warehouse management and production to... read more

The fresh produce industry in Brazil is focusing on increasing sales in Europe, Asia, and North America, with exporters supporting renewed efforts to boost exports through the promotional platform Frutas do Brasil. read more

Freshfel Europe and its fruit and vegetable interbranch organizations have emphasized the importance of a well-funded promotion policy and other related tools in effectively boosting the consumption of fresh produce. read more

Now that New Zealand will be opening its market to Peruvian citrus exports, last week representatives from Peru's agriculture ministry and plant health authority met with their counterparts in New Zealand. During the meeting, they signed a working plan to facilitate the import of Peruvian citrus fruits. read more

Turkish citrus growers are anticipating low yields for citrus and easy-peeler varieties this season. Uncertainty continues to be high as the harvest approaches, with lemon prices still not set just days before the start of the campaign. read more

Egypt is currently the top exporter of sweet potatoes to Poland and is expected to maintain this position in the future, as stated in a recent report by EastFruit. read more

In the report "The Top 10 Nutrition Trends 2023," 170 leading nutrition experts conclude: "The fast food of our days is no longer greasy, but plant-based, digestible, and healthy." According to them, meat eaters are increasingly opting for a flexitarian diet. read more

The Italian cooperative Patfrut believes that there is a great potential to increase sales of locally sourced, pre-prepared vegetables to customers in the hotel, restaurant, and catering industry. read more

Cosmic Crisp had a successful end to the 2024 season, thanks to a comprehensive marketing campaign that included participation in various European Balloon Festivals. By the end of the sales season, nearly 14,000 tonnes of the branded apples will have been sold in Italy, Spain, Germany, and Scandinavia. read more

The plant breeding company Pairwise has successfully raised US$40 million in Series C funding. Their goal is to develop potentially groundbreaking new crops such as seedless blackberries and stoneless cherries using gene editing technology. read more

Kampania „Eat Them to Defeat Them” z 2024 roku odniosła imponujące rezultaty, nadal pozytywnie wpływając na nawyki dzieci dotyczące spożywania warzyw. read more

As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, scientists like Jinkerson are researching how to cultivate plants and food based on fungi using artificial photosynthesis, the university announced. read more

Australian vegetable growers are still questioning their economic viability as more than a year of low or negative margins jeopardize the long-term sustainability of the industry. read more

Indonesia and India have applied to export de-crowned fresh pineapples to Australia, as reported by ABC News. read more

With this, Aldi Süd can complement the network of fresh platforms with another long-standing partner and expert in the field of fruits and vegetables. read more

GroentenFruit Huis has taken note of the coalition program for 2024 to 2027 of the Cabinet Schoof and the budget memorandum. As a representative of the interests of companies in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, they are positive about a number of political intentions and have some read more