Yesterday morning, the presentation of the 2023 Report on the activities of the Central Inspectorate Department for the Protection of Quality and Fraud Repression of Agri-Food Products (Icqrf) took place at the Polyfunctional Hall of the Prime Minister's Office in Rome. read more

Citrus l’Orto Italiano originates from the expertise in the fruit and vegetable sector of Paola Pappalardo and the creativity of Marianna Palella, mother and daughter, united by a single and ambitious goal: to enhance the world of fruits and vegetables in Italy. A successful bet that is growing and expanding. read more

The Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) traveled to Almaty, Kazakhstan last week to attend the GreenHouse 2024 trade fair with a significant delegation of DGD members and strategic partners. Daria van der Heijden, a business developer at DGD, looks back on a productive week during which important connections were made. read more

South Africa: Checkers opens five supermarkets in the East Rand in one day

On Monday, April 8, 2024, Checkers opened five new supermarkets in Gauteng's East Rand. These new stores provide customers with a convenient shopping experience and access to various in-store fresh food departments. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group, consisting of representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, including producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the impacts of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has improved its cold-chain logistics in South Africa by introducing a new weekly direct service from the Port of Port Elizabeth to the Mediterranean and Montreal. This service, known as the Eastern Cape Citrus Service, will make use of MSC's network and include a stop at Las Palmas. read more

The last batch of storage potatoes from Bavarian cultivation for this year is now being distributed, signaling the end of the season. Typically, the final shipment of locally packaged goods reaches the market by mid to late April, according to Maximilian Hofbeck (r), Deputy Managing Director of the sorting company with the same name. read more

Fresh Del Monte enters the production and commercialization of small fruits under its own brand in Italy, starting from Sicily. Del Monte Italia will present the investment project in the Marsalese district during the third Strawberry and Small Fruits Symposium. read more

The lettuce export campaign in the producing areas of south-east Spain will end 10 to 15 days earlier than expected due to the accelerated growth caused by higher temperatures since last winter. Low prices of top-quality lettuce have led to increased consumption of processed products... read more

W Chinach władze podjęły działania przeciwko podmiotom nadużywającym marki Zespri w lokalnej sprzedaży owoców. Współpracując z policją w Szanghaju, Zespri skierowało swoje działania przeciwko niewielkiej grupie zaangażowanej w działania związane z podróbkami, co doprowadziło do kilku nalotów. Okazało się, że te działania miały również wpływ na markę Dole. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group, which includes representatives from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, as well as producer and exporter associations such as Freshuelva-Fepex, is prioritizing technological innovation to address the effects of climate change on red fruit production. During a meeting in Portugal, the read more

W północnej Irlandii, ciągłe opady deszczu znacząco wpłynęły na sektor rolniczy, szczególnie dotykając plantatorów ziemniaków. Paul Hamilton, rolnik ósmej generacji z Co Down, doniósł, że zalanym wodą polom uniemożliwia się zbieranie plonów, co potencjalnie prowadzi do znaczących... read more

The Port of Gothenburg in Sweden launched the Skandia Gateway project on April 8, with the goal of improving the quay and deepening the fairway. This initiative, crucial for Sweden's export and import industries, marks a decade of planning to enhance the port's capacity. The project officially began... read more

Cristiana Furiani reports that after introducing the high-quality fresh-cut radicchio range at Fruit Logistica in February, the product has received excellent feedback, not only in Italy but also from foreign retailers, particularly from Germany, northern Europe in general, and Dutch importers. read more

The Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan kicked off this morning, and interest seems to be high as visitors from all over the world are making their way to the exhibition. For three days, 130 companies from 10 different countries are presenting their products and services, including companies from the Netherlands. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is expanding its outdoor activities by integrating new elements. Alongside the well-known communication slogan "The sun even when it's not there," there will be a clean and captivating design dedicated to the new. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have reported a decrease in wholesale prices for table beets in Ukraine this week. The decrease in prices is linked to a drop in demand. Additionally, the market is facing an oversupply due to an increase in low-quality beets that producers are keen to sell off. read more

Restu Hajat Keluarga is a lime producer located in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The limes are cultivated in several villages, including Glatik, Kebunagung, Bolo, and other villages around the Ujungpangkah sub-district. "In addition to our own lime cultivation, we also work with other growers who supply us. read more

In Central Asia, there is a country that is experiencing significant growth in the fruit and vegetable sector: Turkmenistan. Initially focused on the domestic market, its produce is now also being exported. Some companies are making progress in Europe and will be present at the next edition of. read more

Ten Have Plant is a company that prioritizes a sustainable future. This commitment is evident in their energy-efficient cultivation practices using geothermal heat, LED lighting, and CHP (combined heat and power), as well as their use of natural capital for crop protection and efficient water usage. Additionally, Ten Have Plant places emphasis on eco-friendly packaging solutions. read more