The UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce has signed an agreement with the fruit and vegetable marketer Coregeo to distribute the broccoli brand Tenderstem Purple to its UK foodservice customers. read more

Annually in Germany, approximately 11 million tons of food waste are generated along the entire food supply chain, with 6.5 million tons of that coming from households alone. This includes unavoidable items such as fruit and nut shells, coffee grounds, and bones, but food waste also includes... read more

Meanwhile, according to Olivier Lefebvre, responsible for the Brands department at Star Fruits, there is no longer any need to explain the virtues of plums to retailers. And yet: "With their mix of sweetness, crunch, and juiciness, they promise a true delight," convincing with their "juicy texture." read more

Furthermore, they also aim to combat illegal work and fight against price dumping, because "top products made in Italy must be associated not only with the undisputed quality of Italian products, but also with the dignity of farmers," he explained. Additionally read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released a new report on potential strategies to decrease the use of plastic in the supply chain and sale of fresh produce. read more

Berries Australia has announced the appointment of Jesse White as the organization's general manager for Asia. read more

The Commission had announced crisis aid from the agricultural reserve totaling 62 million euros for Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland for frost and hail damage to fruit, vegetable, and wine-growing farms - without including Germany in the aid measure. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has... read more

South African avocado growers will celebrate this week as the first container to be exported to Japan will be shipped from Durban. read more

More than 600 exhibitors from around 38 countries and regions have already registered to showcase their offerings at Asia's premier fresh produce event. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place from September 4 to 6, 2024, in Hong Kong, with the aim of bringing together the global fruit and vegetable industry. read more

China is the largest producer and consumer of pears in the world. Pears are an essential part of the daily diet and cultural traditions in the country. However, despite the high production levels, only 2-3 per cent of Chinese-grown pears are exported. read more

This means that Dutch onion exports were more than 7% lower than in the comparable period of the 2022/23 season. This information comes from the export numbers of the O+G industry association GroentenFruit Huis, which were published on the website of the Dutch Onion Association. read more

The NFU Fruit Forum panels at this year's Fruit Focus featured industry leaders discussing crop protection, sustainable pesticides, and future innovation in farming. read more

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Wartość eksportu awokado z Peru wzrosła o 12 procent w drugim kwartale 2024 roku w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, pomimo spadku o 14 procent wolumenu przesyłek. Według konsultingu Fresh Fruit Peru, kraj wysłał 286 389 ton awokado o wartości 559 mln dolarów w ciągu trzech miesięcy od read more

Carlo Magni and Louise Beard from Forward Insight discuss with Chris White the most effective way to align future consumer preferences with the fresh fruits and vegetables they desire to consume. This strategy is successful in the kiwifruit and apple industries, among others. This combination of market knowledge and consumer insight is proving to be highly beneficial. read more

The new Conference pear crop in Belgium is looking promising this year. Weather conditions have been favorable, with adequate rainfall and temperatures conducive to fruit growth. There have been no major challenges reported so far, and growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest. read more

Long-standing relationships between growers worldwide have always been central to fruit production. read more

Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan will be participating in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong from 4-6 September. Prior to the event, the company will be hosting a sweet pepper (capsicum) seminar on the afternoon of 3 September at the World Expo in Room MR202. read more

Just days after successfully implementing a Systems Approach for exporting table grapes to the US, Chile is now focusing on enhancing its access to the Mexican market. read more

According to analysts at 'EastFruit', the current pace of Moroccan exports indicates further expansion in this market. In 2023, Morocco delivered 1,500 tons of fresh blueberries to Southeast Asia, compared to just over 450 tons in 2019. Just in the first read more