Taylor Farms is implementing new, fully automated technology for its fresh-cut foodservice vegetable production. The company is introducing robotics at its Yuma production plant to fully automate the production process. "This technology allows us to improve efficiency while also read more

South American table grape growers had a successful 2024 season with prolonged high prices in the U.S. Consequently, Peru and Chile shifted their focus to the U.S. market for this season and reduced shipments to Asia and other international markets. However, this change in direction has unfortunately led to a shortage of South American table grapes in Asia and other global markets. read more

Francja, znana z uprawy ponad 100 odmian jabłek, utrzymała stosunkowo stabilne poziomy produkcji pomimo wyzwań stawianych przez zmiany klimatyczne. Unikalny klimat i żyzna gleba kraju tradycyjnie wspierały różnorodność odmian jabłek. Jednak zmieniająca się globalna pogoda. read more

In calendar week 8, the first Hayward kiwis grown in Turkey arrived in Germany. "Due to the extreme weather fluctuations during the growing season in the Yalova growing region, south of Istanbul, there has been a significant decline in volume this year. In some plantations, not even a third of read more

The first participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 appears to have helped strengthen the presence of the newly established producer organization Tenute Zuccarella in key markets for the premium segment, such as Italy, Germany, and Great Britain. "We saw a significant increase in requests for..." read more

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fruit feast for its 68 elephants. The animals indulged in pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers, while visitors were served milk rice and traditional sweets. Established in 1975, the orphanage has been successful in its mission. read more

Do 2013 roku klasyfikacja i pakowanie cebuli w Nationwide Produce były zlecone na zewnątrz. Wraz z rozszerzeniem obszaru Richmond Farms i działalności rolniczej grupy producenckiej, inwestowanie w wewnętrzny zakład produkcyjny cebuli stało się logicznym krokiem. Na terenie obiektu został utworzony nowoczesny zakład.
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The now Egyptian garlic season has just started, with production volumes expected to be high, as is typically observed every two seasons—unlike last year's lower yield. Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico, stated: "We commenced the 2025 season on February 20 by sending shipments of fresh green garlic to Europe, and. read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

Rynek selera naciowego obecnie notuje dobre ceny, z pozytywnymi sygnałami na nadchodzący okres. "Belgia jest już wyprzedana, a Niemcy są prawie puste, co daje Holandii silną pozycję startową" - mówi Pierre Sweep. Seler naciowy jest głównym produktem eksportowym, i według... read more

Tomato growers who are part of the producers' association Tomates et Concombres de France, consisting of 20 OP members and 2 independent growers, are introducing a new 250g pack of cherry tomatoes. Their goal is to promote and distinguish the French origin on the shelves through a shared visual identity. read more

"W ogólnej mierze, silne poczucie powściągliwości i niepewności odczuwalne jest w branży" - mówi Frank Schuh, dyrektor zarządzający firmy opakowaniowej Lorentzen & Sievers, w swoim podsumowaniu targów Fruit Logistica 2025. "Nowe europejskie prawo, w którym istnieje wiele niejasności, sprawia trudności. read more

The December production forecast from Fundecitrus for Brazil's 2024/25 orange crop is 223.14 million boxes, which is a 3.4% increase from the September estimate of 215.80 million boxes. If realized, this would still signify a 27.4% decrease compared to the 2023/24 crop. Weaker demand has contributed to this trend. read more

Pierwsze wysyłki organicznych gruszek Williams Bartlett z Argentyny dotarły do portów w Stanach Zjednoczonych: w Filadelfii i Los Angeles. "Zbiory rozpoczęły się w drugim tygodniu stycznia, co jest nawet kilka dni wcześniej niż średnia roczna" - mówi Chris Ford z Viva Tierra Organic. Pogoda była. read more

Seeka Limited has commenced its 2025 kiwifruit harvest today (Monday) featuring the RubyRed™ kiwifruit variety. Seeka was thrilled to kick off the season by harvesting an orchard owned by Briant Brothers in Gisborne yesterday (Sunday, 23 February). Rochelle Brown, Seeka's Client Relationship Manager, expressed the company's excitement for the start of the harvest. read more

The Greenery has officially launched the Dutch Inspire strawberry season. This year, an expanded cultivation area ensures a greater volume of these premium, flavorful strawberries, making them available to more consumers. The growth among the growers is one of the key factors contributing to this increase. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

India: Lulu Group signs agreement with Highland Group to procure food from Odisha
Lulu Group is ready to broaden its sourcing activities in Odisha. It has signed an agreement with Highland Group during Gulfood 2025. "We recognize the significant potential in Odisha for sourcing top-quality fruits, vegetables, rice, and" read more

Reflecting on the past year and with a positive outlook for 2025, Zetapack highlights one of the most fascinating projects carried out in 2024. Zetapack has consistently focused on catering to the horticultural industry, specifically in weighing products such as vine tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, and similar items. read more

Fairtrade has been an important tool in the Latin American banana market, aiming to ensure minimum prices that enable producers to be financially sustainable. However, global market conditions have made it challenging to achieve this objective. The pressure to reduce costs and the competition among major producers have... read more