Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is introducing a new machine for the fruit-growing sector at Fruit Logistica 2025. "We saw opportunities in this sector, so we embarked on a journey to develop a new palletizer specifically for it. This is an entry-level model at a competitive price while". read more

"Ours is a family-owned company that was founded nearly 70 years ago, rooted in the ancient agricultural tradition of the citrus industry. As growers and entrepreneurs, we have evolved over time, drawing upon the combined experience of three generations." The company is located with Mount Etna in the background. read more

Three people tried to shoplift openly at Woolworths in Mt Wellington, Auckland. They stole a 10-pack of Mountain Dew, laundry detergent, and a pineapple. One of the women threw an item at a customer and later pretended to throw a pineapple at a staff member. A trolley worker attempted to prevent their escape, but... read more

The demand is gradually increasing, as is typical for this time of year. There is good demand for peeling material as the restaurant trade has picked up following a slow period in January. Prices are steady and it is expected that supply will remain balanced for the rest of the season. Growers are now making plans for the future. read more

A recent study investigated the relationship between diet quality and biological aging using sophisticated epigenetic clocks. The research, which involved 826 young adults, suggests that diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and soda, while lacking in fruits and vegetables, could speed up the process of biological aging. read more

Uprawianie malin w Polsce przeżywa okres wzrostu. Z odpowiednim zarządzaniem, ten trend może utrzymać się. Na Ukrainie roczna produkcja malin wynosi około 50 000 ton, nieco mniej niż w Polsce. Ukraiński rynek osiągnął swoją pojemność, co stanowi. read more

Frank P Matthews, a UK-based tree nursery, has introduced a new pear variety called Cornishgold. This pear was originally discovered in Launceston, where it was known as the Treburrow Pear. The tree was found in the kitchen garden of a historic farmhouse. Despite being unnoticed for centuries, this ancient tree produced fruit with read more

Niemcy nadal pozostają głównym odbiorcą sektora owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii, odpowiadając za 27,5% wolumenu eksportu i 29% jego wartości. Ogółem, do listopada 2024 roku (ostatniego miesiąca, za który dostępne są oficjalne dane), Hiszpania wyeksportowała 3,06 miliona ton owoców i warzyw. read more

Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

FruitMasters officially presented the new sweet blackberry, Bestum, at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. This variety is the newest addition to FruitMasters' Best of Berries program, which features an exclusive selection of soft fruit varieties. Bestum was developed with a strong emphasis on taste and quality. read more

Sezon pomidorów Raf już się rozpoczął. "Oryginalne odmiany potrzebują niskich temperatur podczas owocowania, aby zagwarantować wysoką jakość produkcji. Ponadto, ze względu na cienką skórkę, zimno pomaga im dojrzewać powoli i mogą być wysyłane bez obawy o spontaniczne dojrzewanie. read more

Vietnam has increased its presence at Fruit Logistica in Berlin by hosting ten booths through the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit). The event, which spans three days, showcases important Vietnamese produce including mangos, longans, and dragon fruits. This year's participation marks Vietnam's fifth. read more

Nick Nafpliotis, the company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh, mentioned that the winter season has been quiet for Greek produce overall. However, he highlighted some positives for two specific seasons. "We're currently in the midst of our cucumber and mandarin season, both of which have been positive," said Nafpliotis. read more

India's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 47.3% in volume from 2019-20 to 2023-24, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This growth is attributed to financial assistance from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of… read more

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has identified increased pest risks for mango farmers in Cambodia, with Oddar Meanchey province highlighted as particularly vulnerable. This region, along with Kampong Speu and Battambang, forms the country's mango-producing belt. The FAO study. read more

Na początku zeszłego roku zostało założone South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) z celem stworzenia równych możliwości negocjacyjnych dla eksporterów, obiektywnej oceny produktów oraz edukowania ich na temat wymagań dotyczących wprowadzania ich produktów na rynek europejski.

At the beginning of last year, the South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) was established with the goal of creating equal negotiating positions for exporters, objectively evaluating products, and educating them on the requirements for bringing their products to the European market. read more

To jest właśnie ten czas roku, kiedy przedstawiciele sektora świeżych produktów rolniczych gromadzą się w Berlinie na targach Fruit Logistica. Zespół FreshPlaza nie może się doczekać, aby ponownie zobaczyć wszystkich. W tym tygodniu nie będziemy publikować w czwartek i piątek, ale wrócimy w poniedziałek z wiadomościami z wydarzenia i oczywiście z kolejnymi informacjami. read more

With the Grenoble Walnut PDO facing a major crisis since 2022 (overproduction and sales at a loss in 2022, followed by a sharp drop in production in 2023), the Interprofessional Committee of the Grenoble Walnut (CING) intends to use its presence at the International Agricultural Show in Paris to... read more

The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa, John Steenhuisen, announced that the country has regained market access to export fresh apples from South Africa to the Kingdom of Thailand. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years (from January 2008 to December 2024) due to... read more

Dwóch kierowników z Pacific Trellis Fruit właśnie zakończyło ekscytującą wizytę u swoich południowoafrykańskich partnerów uprawiających śliwki. Marcial Hernandez, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia, oraz Patty Denson, dyrektor sprzedaży, spędzili tydzień zwiedzając sady, zakłady pakowania i zgłębiając najnowsze innowacje. read more