The processed strawberry industry, especially in frozen and freeze-dried strawberries, is witnessing rapid growth due to various factors such as new consumer and commercial trends that are making them a popular choice among consumers and the hospitality and restaurant sector. read more

As deep winter weather has settled in Romania, there has been an increase in consumer demand for imported fruits and vegetables. Andrei Boitoș from Bostanaria Cooperativa Agricola, a Romanian agricultural cooperative, explains, "The colder weather impacts fruit consumption in Romania. During winter, people prefer to have access to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables." read more

SanLucar has expanded its market presence in Sweden through a partnership with Greenfood, a top supplier of healthy food items in the Nordic region. This exclusive collaboration will enable Swedish consumers to access the diverse selection of SanLucar fruits and vegetables. read more

Dutoit is introducing sweet onions that are expected to quickly become a pantry staple, thanks to their mild flavor, low pungency, and versatility in both raw and cooked dishes. Available seasonally from November to March. "We are thrilled to introduce sweet onions as part of our 2024-2025 product lineup." read more

Sormac, producent technologii specjalizujący się w przetwarzaniu świeżych produktów rolnych, planuje wprowadzić cztery nowe innowacje podczas targów Fruit Logistica. Firma przedstawi te nowości wraz z aktualizacjami istniejących technologii i sprzętu przeznaczonego do przetwarzania marchwi, cebuli, papryki i melonów. read more

A food production plant in the Mykolaiv region is planning to open a new deep-freezing facility. The new facility will specialize in freezing vegetables, fruits, and other food products. This expansion is expected to boost Ukraine's food exports and offer local farmers a year-round market for their produce. read more

Od 1 stycznia rurociąg, który przecina Ukrainę i dostarcza krajom Europy Wschodniej rosyjski gaz, leży nieużywany. Umowa tranzytowa z Gazpromem wygasła pod koniec grudnia, a ukraiński prezydent Zelenski postanowił jej nie odnawiać, aby uniknąć dalszego wzbogacania skarbca wojennego Putina.

Since January 1, the pipeline that crosses Ukraine and supplies Eastern European countries with Russian gas has been lying idle. The transit contract with Gazprom expired at the end of December, and Ukrainian President Zelensky chose not to renew it to avoid further fueling Putin's war chest. read more

"Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes must be correctly labeled to indicate their true territory of origin, but their import cannot be prohibited by France," ruled the Conseil d'État in its recent decision (No. 455088 of 28 January 2025). The court rejected the appeal by the read more

Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that the Egyptian potato season has been stable so far. "Egypt is one of the top potato exporters globally, with a substantial amount of the crop being sent to markets in Europe, Russia, and Africa. read more

"The strawberry campaign has now started at Coop Sole, but the current weather conditions, characterized by rain, cloudy skies, and low temperatures, are causing production delays and some difficulties. Due to these reasons, we cannot guarantee a consistent supply of quantities. However, we read more

To co zaczęło się od wakacji w Kenii, stało się ambitnym projektem rolniczym: uprawą i eksportem awokado. Janyra Organics, założone przez Tona Verheijke i jego keniańską żonę Janet Chamia, wyrosło z ich wspólnego marzenia o uprawie wysokiej jakości produktów rolniczych oraz pozytywnym wpływie na społeczność. read more

The citrus fruit derivatives industry in Sicily holds a leading position in the production of blood oranges, known for their high pigmentation. This pigmentation is due to the production of anthocyanins, which are characteristic of the vesicles and carpels of the three main orange cultivars. read more

Global warming is having a growing impact on agriculture in Ukraine, endangering traditional crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers. Vera Balabukh, a climate scientist at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, has stated that increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are read more

Shippers of Chinese ginger are waiting to hear whether President Donald Trump will impose a 10 percent tariff on products from China. Clara Shih from Best Buy Produce says, "We are already paying a 25 percent tariff on ginger and garlic from China, and with this increase, it will be 35 percent." read more

Heidesand eG is investing approximately 30 million euros in the construction of a modern packaging plant for table potatoes. Upon completion of the initial phase of construction within the next year, a hall of roughly 10,000 square meters will be operational for the potato business. read more

A new technology for weighing baskets with a guaranteed minimum weight has been developed by Zetapack, a company based in the Italian province of Forlì-Cesena, in the Emilia-Romagna region, and will be presented at Fruit Logistica. The machine is part of the AGV50 range launched by Zetapack. read more

Lupa Pizza in Norwich, England, has priced its Hawaiian pizza at £100 in an effort to deter customers from ordering the divisive pineapple topping. Co-owner Francis Woolf has made his strong aversion to pineapple on pizza clear, saying, "I absolutely loathe pineapple on a pizza." Despite the steep cost, customers are still welcome to order it. read more

Cartonpack Group, a company in the field of multi-material packaging for fruits, vegetables, and food products, has recently completed a series of acquisitions. This has allowed the company to expand its industrial operations in Northern Italy, where the group has experienced growth, while also strengthening its operations. read more

"Chociaż początek i wczesna kampania zimowa nie były najlepsze i pozostawiły nas głęboko rozczarowanych w ostatnich miesiącach 2024 roku, teraz możemy być częściowo zadowoleni z początku nowego roku. Szkoda, że ta poprawa dotyczy tylko pewnych odniesień" - mówi Alberto Nocera, prezes... read more

Według Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Bananów (AEBE), w 2024 roku Ekwador - światowy lider w eksporcie bananów - wyeksportował 346,16 miliona skrzyń po 40 funtów bananów, czyli o 1,42% lub 5,06 miliona skrzyń więcej niż w 2023 roku. Był to trudny rok dla sektora ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe. read more