Agrintesa, one of Italy's largest fresh produce suppliers, has recently installed a new, highly automated packing line with the aim of taking advantage of the growing demand for premium-grade fruit in Europe. read more

Tesco has partnered with Ella’s Kitchen to promote healthier choices by providing customers with free vegetables when they purchase products from the brand. read more

The harvest quantities are increasing, and thus the regional supply as well. Prices have significantly decreased at the German wholesale markets. read more

Catalonia's apple harvest is expected to reach 268,770 tonnes this year, which is 13 percent higher than in 2023 and 3 percent above the five-year average. All varieties have seen an increase compared to last year, especially Fuji, Granny Smith, and Gala. read more

As part of the current social media campaign, Tokio Hotel band members Gustav and Georg, along with influential figures such as @niklasunddavid, @fabiundphil, and @dorothy.js, hosted the evening. Participants of the event had the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance. read more

The Mojito Fresh™ developed by Bloom Fresh was considered atypical due to its very special herbal and mint flavor. Despite the uncertainty that such an unusual taste could cause, the Uvasdoce Fresh team recognized the unique opportunity to offer this. read more

The dispenser was originally developed in response to the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is about to become EU law - from 2030, various types of single-use plastic packaging will be banned, including single-use packaging for. read more

According to the AMI, compared to the same week last year (€3.81/kg), this represents a decrease of 13.3%. Prices for cucumbers were also significantly lower. While a cucumber cost €0.88 in week 29/2023, it was €0.61 in the past week (-30.4%). read more

Pink Lady Europe has announced the outcomes of its 2023/24 campaign, highlighting "positive performances and momentum to be sustained" amidst "contrasting dynamics" in the European fruit and vegetables market. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of South Africa is reporting additional decreases in the export of Navel and Valencia oranges for the 2024 season as a result of adverse weather conditions. read more

Organizers have stated that the future of potato crop production will be a key topic at Potatoes in Practice (PiP) next month. read more

Marketers of the Cosmic Crisp apple brand have launched their latest consumer campaign by taking to the skies. This summer, a Cosmic Crisp branded hot-air balloon is participating in major international balloon festivals. read more

Sekoya has introduced a new blueberry vending machine in its latest effort to enhance the snacking market and boost the growth of the blueberry category. read more

Due to the unstable spring weather (hot/cold/wet/hail), fewer pears are hanging on the trees compared to last year. Most pears have recovered well from the hail in spring. The Conference variety, which accounts for almost 80% of the Dutch pear harvest, is estimated at 258 million. read more

Following the cold fronts that brought floods and strong winds to the Western Cape, extreme cold conditions spread further north in the country, leading to severe frost at the beginning of week 30. This resulted in entire lemon and orange plantations being destroyed, causing significant. read more

As QS reports referring to the BVL, the emergency authorization granted for Fonganil Gold based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 is issued for the control of false mildew in the cultivation of young plants of lettuce varieties and fresh herbs in greenhouses. read more

Agricultural farms in Germany that grow sugar beets or potatoes are concerned, as it is now established by the JKI that the reed-glassy-winged sharpshooter not only transmits pathogens causing SBR disease to sugar beets, but also infects potatoes. read more

Leading representatives from various sectors of the produce industry will gather at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia on 5 & 6 November for Fruitnet Citrus Congress. The conference will bring together key players from Spain and the global citrus market to discuss strategies for increasing consumption and growth. read more

Among the best-selling herbs are parsley, basil, cress, chives, and the rising star mint. While parsley, mint, and dill have seen a positive purchasing trend between 2017 and 2023, purchases of basil, chives, and cress are generally slightly decreasing. read more

The Ribena manufacturer, Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I), is using artificial intelligence to uncover a story of biodiversity on several of its blackcurrant farms this harvest season. read more