Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, has announced the sale of its Fresh Leaf Farms brand and operations to First Leaf Farms. read more

The trend calculation shows only a minimal annual production growth of 0.1%. Despite some fluctuations, this indicates a largely stable production volume. Far ahead of other production countries, China has been consistently ranked at the top position for years. In the year... read more

Pink Lady apples has launched a new campaign in the UK with the aim of generating excitement around lunchtime. read more

Brazilian fruit exports increased by 8.51% in value between January and August 2024 compared to the same period last year, despite experiencing a 3.34% decrease in volume. read more

In recent years, there have been several trends observed in the European citrus market. One such trend is the increasing demand for organic citrus fruits, driven by a growing consumer preference for organic and sustainable products. Another trend is the rising popularity of specialty citrus varieties, such as blood oranges and Meyer lemons, which are valued for their unique flavors and characteristics. Additionally, there is a growing focus on transparency and traceability in the citrus supply chain, with consumers seeking information about the origins and production practices of the fruits they purchase. Overall, these trends indicate a shift towards more diverse, sustainable, and high-quality citrus products in the European market. read more

In addition to the University of Osnabrück, the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) is also involved in this project, which started in August of this year and will run until March 2027. The project is funded by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE). read more

Heavy rainfall this week on Sardinia has caused flooding, especially in the central and southern parts of the island: According to Terra e Vita, leafy greens such as lettuce and potatoes have been affected by the water masses, as well as the typical Sardinian artichokes. read more

With a clear mandate, vision, and strategy, Janine Luten, together with the employees, management, and board, has succeeded in creating an association and a professionally operating organization, as stated by GroentenFruit Huis. "We would like to thank Janine for her efforts." read more

The Dutch trade organization GroentenFruit Huis has announced that Janine Luten will step down as its general director after four and a half years, with the current director of public affairs, Richard Schouten, assuming the role. read more

Consumers throughout Asia are dealing with changing shopping and eating habits amid uncertainty and change. read more

The NGO organization Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), along with the Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN), has caused a food scare in Thailand regarding Shine Muscat grapes. This came after they reported discovering harmful chemical residues in random retail samples that were tested in a laboratory. read more

Cucumber salad could be considered one of the healthiest dishes to become popular in today's world of excessive and trendy foods created for social media consumption. read more

Fruit and vegetable importer Gruppo Orsero aims to boost its revenue in Spain and Portugal by €100m over the next five years through the establishment of a new cold storage and packing facility in Seville. read more

Volumes of Egyptian products such as citrus and potatoes are increasing in the Russian market, as reported by Denis Logvinenko from Egyptian exporter Egast. He is currently located in Novorossiysk, near Russia's largest port. read more

Po kilku trudnych latach, które były naznaczone logistycznymi i innymi problemami, liderzy przemysłu owocowego w RPA przewidują, że nadchodzą dobre czasy.

After some tough years marked by logistical and other problems, South African fruit industry leaders have predicted that there are some good times ahead. read more

In the US, Giumarra has announced a joint initiative with Capital City Fruit to offer nationwide online delivery of its exclusive Lemonade apples, in time for the country’s 2024/25 domestic apple season. read more

Senior managers at Zespri Europe have held meetings with high-ranking Italian government officials to discuss the future commercial relationships of the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer with producer organizations in Italy. read more

Wiodący włoski sprzedawca jabłek Melinda twierdzi, że cały sektor w kraju boryka się z wyzwaniami w postaci nowych szkodników, znacznego wzrostu kosztów oraz presji geopolitycznej na rynku międzynarodowym. read more

According to information from Information and Technology as the Statistical Office for North Rhine-Westphalia, there were 21,262 tonnes (+1.0% compared to 2022) of pumpkins grown on a cultivation area of 1,134 hectares. This corresponds to a calculated amount of 1.2 kg per inhabitant in North Rhine-Westphalia. read more

Problems at the Port of Cape Town cost South Africa’s apple and pear industry just under R1 billion (€52 million) a year, according to one of the country’s leading suppliers. read more