Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took place in San Salvo, a town in central Italy. read more

Chile and China have signed two protocols during the ninth edition of Chile Week China that will enhance the access of Chilean products to the Chinese market. One of the protocols enables the shipment of fresh fruit through ports and airports in third countries, which will streamline transfer times and... read more

With a constantly growing population, a sustained increase in the demand for food products, and an expanding market that promises opportunities for the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors, Africa is poised to become a key source and destination for global fruit and vegetable trade. read more

"It's not a bumper crop, but it's a stable, attractive, high-quality harvest that we're bringing in," says Gabriël Viljoen, chairperson of the Orange River Producers' Association, referring to the harvest that is meeting expectations. The first target market is the pre-Christmas market in Europe, which has been evident for the past two months. read more

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has conducted an analysis of the potential impacts of the European Union's proposed changes to maximum residue levels (MRLs) on South African agriculture, specifically focusing on table grapes and other crops. These adjustments are a part of the EU's Green Deal initiative. read more

"Osiągnięcie wzrostu cen w tym sezonie pomimo rekordowego zbioru jest naprawdę godne uwagi" - mówi Adriaan van Belzen z Daily Onions. "Jest już sześć miesięcy w trakcie sezonu zbiorów 2024, a jak zawsze, ostateczne tygodnie eksportu będą wyjątkowe. Oczekuję, że dane eksportowe" read more

W obliczu eskalacji zagrożeń dla rolnictwa, takich jak globalne ocieplenie, susza i choroby roślin w południowych regionach Włoch, nowa inicjatywa start-upu założona przez Andreę Ortenzi, byłego menedżera telekomunikacyjnego, zyskuje uwagę. Ortenzi, zainspirowany wykorzystaniem Opuntia ficus, powszechnie znanego read more

The pear industry has become quite complex, but La Grande Bellezza italiana, Italy's first fruit and vegetable network, remains dedicated to a sector that has been a driving force for the industry. "Italian pears," says founding member Leonardo Odorizzi, "boast unique characteristics." read more

Freshuelva, the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, has announced its area estimate for the 2025 season, noting a 4% overall increase in the area dedicated to berry cultivation compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to the resurgence in raspberry cultivation. read more

Firma Alzarro Dönerworld zmienia kebaba döner, oferując konsumentom możliwość zakupienia świeżej wersji do zabrania i pieczenia w domu z chłodzonych stoisk i przygotowania jej w domu. Wykonany z świeżych składników takich jak sałata, kapusta, cebula i pomidory - przetworzony bez konserwantów. read more

"Kampania hiszpańskiego białego czosnku przynosi obiecujące wyniki w tym roku. W porównaniu do ubiegłego roku, obecne ceny wzrosły o około 10-15%, odzwierciedlając zauważalną poprawę jakości produktu w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Popyt na rynku również jest silny, z pozytywnym spożyciem." read more

The Greek chestnut market is already experiencing a shortage of Greek chestnuts before the first week of December is over. This situation is making space for Christmas imports, as nearly all Greek cooperatives have sold out their supplies. This shortage also applies to A.C. Kapa, located on Mount Paiko in northern Greece. read more

Aby osiągnąć hiper-specjalizację w danym sektorze, należy zainwestować znaczne środki. Dokładnie to zrobiła firma F.lli Candiano, z siedzibą w Ispicy (Sycylia). We współpracy z Bulltec firma opracowała technologię dedykowaną wyłącznie do uprawy cukinii. read more

Chilean garlic is gaining more significance in international markets, particularly during periods of scarcity. This year, the weather has presented both obstacles and chances for Chilean garlic. "Having registered 800 chilling hours, as opposed to 400 in the previous year, the product has. read more

With the beginning of the winter season, RedStar is launching year-round beef tomatoes under its own brand name, Mayra. These premium tomatoes are cultivated in Morocco during the winter and in RedStar's Dutch greenhouses during the summer. The tomatoes are subsequently packaged using their cutting-edge packaging technology. read more

Kampania dla Tacle - krzyżówka między mandarynkami a pomarańczami Tarocco o nasionach, cienkiej skórce i czerwonych smugach, które sprawiają, że produkt jest estetycznie atrakcyjny - właśnie się rozpoczęła. Tacle "To owoc cytrusowy, który jest powszechny we wschodniej Sycylii, szczególnie w okolicach góry Etna i w …" read more

BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally, it offers cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada. read more

Ten lat temu, Tesco, największa sieć supermarketów w Wielkiej Brytanii, rozpoczęła strategię obniżenia cen podstawowych warzyw podczas sezonu świątecznego, mającą na celu przyciągnięcie większej liczby klientów. Ta strategia, znana jako Festive Five, obejmowała obniżenie ceny marchwi, ziemniaków, brukselki, read more

As South Africa's 2025 pomegranate season is about to start later in December, one of the leading exporters of this fruit from South Africa, Star South, has taken a different approach to reimagine the entire value chain. In this first of two articles, Jaco Rheeder, Managing Director of Star South, discusses the innovative changes they have made. read more

Bloom Fresh™ collaborates with table grape growers globally to license its varieties and offer technical, marketing, quality, and legal assistance. In June and August 2024, the company organized its inaugural open field days in Yunnan and Sichuan, China to exhibit its table grape portfolio to potential licensees. read more