"We are just a week into 2025, and already the prices of Spanish greenhouse vegetables are heating up," says Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna from Almeria. "We have several theories and explanations for this, but which one is the right one?" "Starting with peppers, this is where everything" read more

Organic fruits and vegetables are at a greater risk of spoilage and contamination by foodborne pathogens because of the strict production standards that restrict the use of chemical additives. To tackle this issue, researchers Faith Critzer and Laurel Dunn from the University of Georgia are investigating the use of essential oils to improve the safety of these products. read more

At the upcoming edition of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, Fruit Logistica, which will be held in Berlin on February 5-7, CMR Brasil, the group's production unit in Brazil, will have its own meeting point in Hall 23. We invite all those interested in learning more. read more

In the area of watermelon production, China is the world's leading country, showcasing its dominance by producing 60.4 million tons of watermelon in 2022, as reported by the World Population Review. This amount significantly exceeds the production of the second-place country, Turkey, by over twenty times. read more

While it may seem challenging to introduce innovations to the potato sector, Matteo Freddi of "Freddi 1926 srl" is banking on something new at the Marca trade fair (Bologna, January 15-16, 2025). "We have directed our focus towards low-calorie varieties that are ideal for meeting the demands of modern consumers. read more

In the past few months, Scherpenhuizen from Eindhoven and Agrial from Caen have been in discussions about acquiring all the shares of Van Oers United (Primeale) in Ridderkerk. These discussions have recently led to an agreement between the two companies. "Agrial has been looking for a strong and read more

W ciągu pierwszych 11 miesięcy 2024 roku Uzbekistan znacząco zwiększył eksport moreli, kapusty i wiśni, przy czym rynki rosyjski i kazachski dominowały jako główni importerzy. Według Agencji Statystycznej, Uzbekistan wyeksportował 64 800 ton moreli o wartości 62,2 miliona dolarów. Top read more

In September 2021, the eruption of the La Palma volcano devastated homes, schools, farms, and the livelihoods of thousands of families on the island of La Palma. Today, a small step forward in the reconstruction of the Aridane Valley was taken with the collection of the first harvest from a farm. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na wszystkie odmiany melonów z Gwatemali jest aktualnie ograniczone. „Dostawy są utrudnione z wielu powodów, głównie ze względu na warunki pogodowe” - mówi Garrett Patricio, prezydent Westside Produce, dodając, że pogoda charakteryzuje się okresami deszczu przeplatanymi z okresami suszy. read more

The latest export season for Peruvian mangoes and avocados has been characterized by low prices, logistical hurdles, and saturated markets. However, exporters have also implemented innovative strategies to stay competitive. By targeting niche markets and improving operational efficiency, companies have been able to adapt and thrive. read more

Austria: SPAR expands with 16 SPAR Express forecourt stores

SPAR Austria, in partnership with petrol station operator SOCAR, is expanding its network of SPAR Express forecourt stores. Two new stores opened in Schwechat (Lower Austria) and Knittelfeld (Styria) just before Christmas 2024, and 14 more are planned to open in various locations across the country. read more

W zeszłym roku greckie eksport warzyw i owoców osiągnął nowe rekordy. Incofruit Hellas, Stowarzyszenie Greckich Przedsiębiorstw Eksportowych zajmujących się owocami i warzywami oraz sokami, podało szacunki wskazujące na wzrost o 8,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, osiągając. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez badaczy z City University of Hong Kong wykazało, że stworzyli oni elektryczny lizak zdolny do symulowania dziewięciu smaków, w tym cukru, soli, zielonej herbaty, duriana i marakui. Urządzenie wykorzystuje chemiczne składniki spożywcze osadzone w kieszonkach żelu, aktywowane przez prądy elektryczne, które mieszają się ze śliną. read more

Total mango volumes from Peru have been significantly higher this season compared to last. "The effects of El Niño significantly impacted production in 2023," says Albert Perez with Continental Fresh. While Peru is past its peak production, shipments to the U.S. are expected to continue until... read more

The strawberry season in Huelva started in November with the first harvests, and there has been a strong demand, which is great news for the growers who have made significant investments in the crop this season, such as the Cuna de Platero cooperative. "This year we expect our strawberry volumes to be higher than in previous years," said a representative of the cooperative. read more

Lemoenpoort Farm has been in the Viljoen family for over 190 years. Pieter Viljoen and his wife, Christine, are the sixth generation of the French Huguenot family managing the Breede River Valley farm in South Africa. In addition to wine grapes, the farm is now also cultivating pears. read more

Dokładnie rok temu BioMasters stał się częścią FruitMasters, mając na celu połączenie podaży i popytu na organiczne i biodynamiczne owoce miękkie i twarde. Teraz, 365 dni później, Manager Jednostki Biznesowej Peter van der Schoot odnosi się z zadowoleniem do udanego roku. "BioMasters zaczęło z kopyta. read more

The 2024/25 season, which began at the end of August with the early varieties, is not yet finished for Italy's top pomegranate producer, Masseria Fruttirossi. "We still have over 1,000 tons of produce to sell," says sales manager Dario De Lisi from the Apulian facility. "According to... read more

Orange supplies in California are currently at their peak, as the state enjoys close to year-round supply of this fruit. "We are currently in the peak harvest season of Navel oranges in California," says Jesse Silva from Kings River Packing. Kings River Packing is a family-owned business that has been operating for eight generations, handling the growing, packing, and shipping of oranges. read more

The 2024/25 Limoré lemon campaign has officially started, with the Rocca Imperiale lemon harvest commencing on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The producers' consortium made the strategic choice to delay the initial harvests by two weeks to ensure the fruit achieves optimal coloration and quality. read more