Traditionally, retailers have focused on the holidays for most of their annual sweet potato sales. "However, sweet potatoes have the potential for so much more across the entire calendar," says Susan Noritake, VP of Sales and Marketing at Bako Sweet. The company challenges consumers to "Sweeten" read more

The strawberry harvest in Greece is not going as well as expected. Mr. Nikos Kaplanis, owner of the Greek strawberry grower and packer Kaplanis Fruits, says: "The harvest has been delayed by about one month. This is due to the combination of bad quality seedlings and the cold weather. We were..." read more

Early December marked the introduction of the first Algerian organic dates from the new harvest to the European market. "Due to the weather conditions, this year's harvest began a bit later compared to last year. However, the average yield per palm tree is 10 percent higher than last year. read more

StePacPPC's advanced modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) packaging solutions are revolutionizing the US food service industry by effectively reducing waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The food packaging developer, in collaboration with its partner Windham Packaging Ltd. Inc., USA, has demonstrated successful results. read more

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"We were the pioneers of citrus fruit trade in the Sicilian town of Palagonia, as we managed to obtain feedback that reached important figures over the years," reports Francesco Politino (on the right in the photo), who, together with Sebastiano Di Dio Campisi, founded the business in 2006, increasing. read more

On January 30th, fruit and vegetable packing plants, warehouses, greenhouses, and other productive facilities throughout Greece are expected to shut down as a nationwide 24-hour strike in the food industry is scheduled to take place on that date. The strike has been called by the Greek Federation of Food Industry Workers. read more

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has announced plans for Ukraine to establish a private network of vegetable storage facilities by 2025, engaging private enterprises in the development. Currently, large companies account for a production of 450,000 tons of potatoes, with the remaining yield. read more

Przemysł owoców kamionkowych w RPA przyspiesza przyjmowanie nowych technologii i innowacyjnych praktyk uprawowych, aby podnieść produkcję na wyższy poziom.

The South African stonefruit industry is accelerating the adoption of new technologies and innovative growing practices to take production to the next level. read more

Karakuta Fresh Produce has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art packhouse for avocados in Nairobi, which the company described as a “game-changing investment aimed at revolutionizing Kenya’s avocado export landscape”. read more

However, Mexican citrus production continues to be affected by adverse environmental factors such as persistent drought and high temperatures. In terms of exports, there is a significant increase in the export of lemons and limes, with a slight increase in oranges as well. read more

The economic and ecological benefits of biological plant protection are clear, according to IBMA, the umbrella organization of biological plant protection product manufacturers in Germany/Austria: it is not only resource- and water-friendly, but also climate-friendly. read more

It has a size ranging from 85 mm to 105 mm and is available either loose or in premium packs of three or five pieces. With its unique, appealing taste, ONIX™ enhances dishes, desserts, and beverages. Sustainably grown in Spain and awarded the Superior Taste Award. read more

These plans include the establishment of new public research organizations. One of them will focus on bioeconomy and will bring together Plant & Food Research with sister CRIs AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, and Scion. read more

The mandarin, ripened under the golden sun of Spain, with its bright, multicolored peel delights the whole family. Halloweena™ is available loose or in charming packages, redefining festive treats with a touch of autumn magic. Taste the magic. read more

In Switzerland, approximately 3,500 metric tons of lamb's lettuce are cultivated across just over 450 hectares. About 40 percent of lamb's lettuce is grown in greenhouses, and around 16 percent of domestic production is organic. Lamb's lettuce is a crucial crop for vegetable producers. read more

On January 25, 2025, tulip lovers in Antwerp braved the cold weather for an exciting giveaway. With the promise of spring in the air, 100,000 free tulips were handed out at Operaplein. Why wait for warmer days when you can bring some color into your space with these vibrant flowers now? read more

Between 2014 and 2023, Spanish fresh tomato production decreased by 18.83% and Dutch production decreased by 19.93%. During the same period, Moroccan, Turkish, and French tomato productions increased by 17.36%, 12.24%, and 7.90% respectively, as reported by Hortoinfo based on FAOSTAT data. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth analyses of fruit and vegetable markets in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East based on data from the largest regional EF trade platform. This platform has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

Na początku tego roku osiągnięto niezwykły kamień milowy w Finlandii na jednej z naszych lokalizacji badawczych. Ta lokalizacja ustanowiła rekord produkcji ogórków w sztucznym świetle, osiągając imponujące 244 kg/m² w ciągu jednego roku w 2024 roku. To osiągnięcie podkreśla read more