The results of a long and difficult tomato transformation campaign conducted in the face of uncertain weather conditions, the imbalance of raw material prices compared to those of other transforming countries, and the unfair competition from non-European countries that do not respect our... read more

Deciding to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has sparked concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. "JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more." read more

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Bloom Fresh™ International Limited has appointed Paul Farmer as its innovation & quality director. Farmer brings a wealth of experience to the company from his decade-long tenure in the retail industry. He began his career 16 years ago as a Source Technologist for grapes at Amfresh Group. read more

Known for its strong presence in grape cultivation, Nashik district has started exporting early pre-season grapes to countries such as Russia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, despite facing various challenges. Within a month, 109 containers carrying a total of 1,764.53 metric tons of grapes have been exported. read more

The decision to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has raised concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more. read more

The presentations of innovations from selected exhibitors for Fruit Logistica 2025 are already available online. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to address some of the major challenges related to climate change and the shortage of skilled labor. read more

It is truly a brand new innovation, that of the Igp Cauliflower from the Piana del Sele that made its debut in large-scale retail from December 2024, with a distinctive cardboard pack, in the new sales point that Tosano has opened in the province of. read more

In September, the Schmitz-Hübsch fruit-growing business from Bornheim-Merten (North Rhine-Westphalia) became the first fruit grower in Germany to be sustainably certified with the Fair'n Green seal. Schmitz-Hübsch is the oldest German fruit-growing business with plantation cultivation and is currently the only one in the country to have received this certification. read more

Trends shaping the market for dried fruit snacks include consumer prioritization of health and wellness, innovation in dried fruit snacks with new unique flavor profiles, the increase in vegan and plant-based diets, and the rising demand for. read more

Through measures such as optimizing cooling water, it was possible to significantly reduce water consumption (-28% compared to the previous year). In the energy sector, on the other hand, the photovoltaic systems were expanded to a capacity of 1,777 kWp. The combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were reduced by over 3,000 tons. read more

According to the data presented, 20 hectares of land are sealed in Italy every day, which corresponds to a total area of 72.5 km². The land affected is mainly agriculturally usable soil lost to buildings, roads, or logistics facilities. The economic consequences of this are... read more

Only 16% of Austria's land area is suitable for food production, which is 50% less than in Germany with 32%. Therefore, we must be aware that every geopolitical crisis and every disruption of supply chains, as demonstrated by the blockade of the Suez Canal, poses a threat. read more

Jeden nowy i jeden powracający dyrektor dołączyli do zarządu Hort Innovation w środku roku rekordowych inwestycji dla korporacji badawczo-rozwojowej (RDC) należącej do producentów rolnych w australijskim ogrodnictwie. read more

Leading global fruit-breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has announced the appointment of Paul Farmer as its new Innovation and Quality Director. This hiring highlights the company's dedication to providing state-of-the-art innovation and exceptional fruit quality to growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

S&P Global Ratings has placed Transnet, the South African state-owned logistics entity, on credit watch due to concerns about its financial stability and operational efficiency. The decision to initiate the credit watch is based on uncertainties surrounding the effectiveness of its... read more

Sonrosa® is not just a new variety, but the beginning of a revolution. Yesterday, FruitMasters and Limgroup unveiled a pioneering innovation in strawberries that offers substantial advantages for farming, commerce, retail, consumers, and the environment. According to Vincent Deenen, read more

The Tomato Water project is at the starting line, a strategic initiative for the rational, efficient, and sustainable management of water in the industrial tomato supply chain, promoted and coordinated by the Interprofessional Organization OI Pomodoro da Industria Nord Italia. The project... read more

Cuneo's fruit growing industry is a concentrate of "specialties", stories, local culture, and territorial identity with extraordinary potential, which needs to be promoted with activities that match the quality of the raw materials. This was highlighted at the meeting at the Castle of Manta. read more

The TROPS Agricultural Transformation Society has acquired the former orange warehouse of Bicoca de Nules. The Andalusian company plans to resume operations at this property in 2025. The company's CEO, Víctor Luque, and president, José Linares, shared this news with the mayor. read more