Hortgro has launched a promotion for stonefruit in the US market.
2025-02-03 18:00
South African industry body Hortgro has announced its second annual 'Plum Possibilities' consumer-facing sweepstake to shoppers in the US.
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Planasa has acquired ABZ Seeds.
2025-02-03 17:00
Berry breeder Planasa has acquired ABZ Seeds, a breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. Planasa said the move marks a transformative step in its expansion into the high-growth F1 hybrid strawberry segment and highlights the accelerating industry-wide shift from traditional.
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Fresh Formulaics will be introducing their new product, the Flair S1, at the Fruit Logistica trade show.
2025-02-03 16:00
Fresh Formulaics will be showcasing its first product, Flair S1, at this week's Fruit Logistica event. This all-in-one solution is specifically created to enhance the shelf life, quality, and visual appeal of fresh produce.
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Poznaj kolejnego Mistrza Owocarstwa: George Smith
2025-02-03 16:00
George Smith's first encounter with the fruit industry occurred on 20 December 1964. He sat on the back of a Bedford truck, parked in Floral Hall Yard, Covent Garden, waiting for porters to unload the morning's produce onto their wheelbarrows.
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The Valley grows mini cherry tomatoes and cocktail tomatoes. The company is part of the Dutch producer cooperative Growers United. Through collaboration with The Valley and Growers United, Certhon and Denso aim to accelerate the global deployment of Artemy.
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Egipt is planning to increase its presence in the global citrus export market this season, particularly in Europe, as stated by Osama Saleh, commercial manager at the grower-exporter Houd ElNile.
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Ambrosia apples will make a comeback on television screens in Spain this February with their 20-second commercial centered around the idea that they are the perfect choice for the entire family. The brand will also be sponsoring some of the most popular shows currently airing.
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Netherlands: Waterman Onions establishes the Waterman Food Group.
2025-02-03 13:00
Each company within the group has "unique expertise" in their field, Waterman Onions announces. The official launch of the Waterman Food Group will take place during FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin.
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The basic webinar "The ABCs of Goods Inspection - Introduction to the most important basics of inspecting fruits and vegetables" on February 21 provides tips and information from practice for practice.
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Uniban: Banana exporter focuses on new port, shared value strategy, and sustainability.
2025-02-03 12:00
At the same time, the company emphasizes its social and ecological commitment, aiming to sustainably improve the quality of life in its cultivation regions.
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Scientists address issues with the storage of potatoes.
2025-02-03 12:00
Researchers at Cranfield University are now collaborating with PepsiCo and Solynta, a company specializing in hybrid potato breeding, and are using advanced genetic analyses to address the challenges associated with maintaining crop quality.
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Ava Berries, a division of UK berry experts Angus Soft Fruits, is pleased with the positive reception of its Ava Alicia (asf733.01) and Ava Catalina (asf624.01) strawberry varieties, which have gained popularity among growers, retailers, and consumers.
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New leadership from the Orange River for Sati.
2025-02-03 11:00
In the mid-1980s, getting to Blouputs in the Lower Orange River region was quite a challenge. Once you left the main road from Augrabies to Pofadder and descended towards the river, you had to open numerous farm gates.
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Tariffs 'bad news' for consumers, say produce business leaders.
2025-02-03 11:00
Importers in North America are "concerned" about the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all imported products from Canada and Mexico on fruit and vegetable prices, consumer health, and the long-term sustainability of the region's fresh produce.
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Tesco Finest Onions now come in a new recyclable packaging format.
2025-02-03 11:00
Tesco has introduced a new recyclable packaging option for its Finest Onions line.
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Mexican avocados in danger
2025-02-03 10:00
Prezydent Trump ogłosił 25-procentowe cło na import z Meksyku w sobotę, które dotknie około 475 mld USD eksportu z tego kraju, co stanowi równowartość 80 procent handlu zagranicznego Meksyku - szacuje Narodowa Rada Rolnicza (CNA).
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FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award Technology: "Croptimus™", Fermata Technology Limited, Israel has been nominated.
2025-02-03 09:00
By automating image analysis with affordable off-the-shelf cameras, Croptimus™ helps farmers reduce costs, minimize crop losses, and optimize resource usage - leading to smarter, more sustainable agriculture.
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Korea consumers have had a hard time buying fruits and vegetables in the past year, as new data from Statistics Korea shows that fresh produce items were among the top ten goods most affected by inflation in 2024.
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Coming soon: Asiafruit's Fresh Produce India edition
2025-02-03 04:00
Asiafruit's Fresh Produce India edition is coming soon. Don't miss the chance to connect with key players in India's growing fresh produce industry and beyond.
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Tesco is testing a new method with table grapes.
2025-02-02 19:00
Tesco is selling table grapes labeled with their taste or texture to better understand what shoppers prefer. The retailer has partnered with suppliers AMT Fresh and Bloom Fresh to introduce three types of packaging, categorizing the grapes as either tropical flavor, candy flavor, or.
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