"Many productions this year were compromised due to the rain in spring followed by high temperatures and luminous intensity, which led to a delay in harvesting of 15-20 days, with a drop in saleable produce of between 30 and 50% only partly compensated by the higher prices," reports Walter
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QPI marked its 25th anniversary on August 18. All of this Dutch company's staff (Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and the UK) celebrated that on the weekend of October 7 and 8. read more

Mango supply seems to be tight across a few growing regions right now. “There is supply coming from Brazil but there’s a lot of commitment for short crops. The volume compared to last year is much lower,” says Giorgio Ceciarelli of GC Imports, noting that the country is shipping Tommy
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This year, Demain la Terre was present at Fruit Attraction with new members and a bigger booth. It was also an opportunity for the association to “reaffirm its commitments and unveil its future projects,” further “setting the standard for social and environmental progress.” read more

While the seasons of some fruit varieties are winding down in California, others are still going or are about to start up. “We are getting ready for our citrus season,” says Krista Beckstead with Mountain View Fruit Sales. The company brings to market clementines, Page and Tango mandarins as
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It seems that the UK is turning away from the well-known ‘avocado toast’ in favor of a more sustainable delight: smashed peas. The culinary shift was articulated by chef Emma Kensington, who shared her enthusiasm for the new trend. "We have to be mindful of our food choices, not only for our
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"This never-ending summer has favored the consumption of Sicilian peaches and nectarines in a campaign characterized by a slow start, as the last batches of products from northern Italy and the first shipments of Sicilian products overlapped", says Giovanni Scavo, Sales Manager of Il Girasole
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Researchers at the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett institute are examining the health benefits of non-conventional crops and to develop ways of incorporating them into everyday food. Through a competitive Innovate UK grant, they are looking at Peruvian crops such as purple corn and yacón (a
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After the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, the number of people in the fruit market decreased and the market was generally unspectacular. Some newly launched fruits have attracted more attention: Chilean avocados are on the market, and Dutch green conference pears have arrived in
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Agriculture 4.0 is not only possible, but it is feasible in Sicily too, when most resources come directly from the sun, i.e., not only the long days and mild winter weather that make greenhouse cultivation the state of the art of Euromediterranean production but also the generation of energy
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Nature's Touch, a large player in the frozen organic and conventional fruit industry, has announced the successful acquisition of certain assets of Sunrise Growers, SunOpta Inc.'s frozen fruit operations. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Nature's Touch's commitment to
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Spain is one of the largest producers of lettuce in Europe. Favorable climate conditions have historically accommodated open-field cultivation for this crop, which can be grown quite consistently throughout the year. However, issues with soil degradation and water quality may put a strain on
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The new Israeli grapefruit season begins at Starfruit next week. Despite the attacks and ongoing conflict, supply seems to be unhindered for now. "The exporters we work with are located around Jerusalem. There, the situation is currently relatively calm, so, so far, we can start as usual," says
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Operators seem optimistic both in the vineyards and in warehouses. As confirmed by Domenic Pernice, export manager at Pernice Srl, a company from south-east Bari specializing in the production and commercialization of table grapes, the current campaign in Puglia seems very different than 2022
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According to the latest data updated by the Department of Customs and Excise, processed by FEPEX, Spain exported 169,735 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables worth 246.9 million euros to non-European countries up until July, i.e., 35% less volume and 17% less value than in the same period of 2022. read more

Last November, Rick Rebergen and Helien Verhagen made Portugal their permanent home. Helien has been in the exotic fruits and vegetables sales business for years. read more

Between 13 and 21 September 2023, Europol and the European Labour Authority supported Europe-wide coordinated action days against human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation in the agricultural sector. The operation was led by France and involved a wide range of law enforcement
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Ensuring fresh produce reaches consumers in the best possible condition is essential. “Packaging plays a vital role and when done right, it preserves the freshness of produce and reduces food waste,” says Patrick Boot, CFO and board member of NNZ North America. “However, the main challenge
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"We have become one of Europe's leading companies in producing and marketing radicchio and carrots. For more than 40 years, the company has been exporting 100 percent of its production to all of Europe to supply supermarkets and agribusinesses," said Alberto Mazzagallo, senior sales manager of
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Hazel Technologies has registered its flagship product, Hazel 100, in Peru. This strategic expansion comes at a pivotal time in the industry, driven by increased demand for Peruvian table grapes in the United States following the impact of Hurricane Hillary in California. read more