Italy's peach and nectarine industry seems to be adapting to the changing times. By introducing new products such as flat peaches and later-maturing varieties, producers have made progress in reversing the recent decline in the sector. read more

"In the face of the expected summer travel traffic in the ports of the English Channel, Logistics UK, representing the industry throughout the United Kingdom, is calling on Keir Starmer's government to address the remaining issues related to freight traffic across borders." read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

Peru's largest blueberry producer is teaming up with Ninjacart, India's leading agricultural startup supported by Walmart, which uses technology and data to organize the global agricultural supply chain and offer high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

So far, only individual beetles had been found in the Swiss border area where three countries meet. Now, according to the cantonal plant protection service, the pest insect has been discovered at two more locations, with one of them being a larger colony. About a kilometer around the read more

The market communities of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory were honored on July 12th with the Sydney Markets' 2024 Fresh Awards. read more

Lidl has reached a new milestone in Spain by closing its latest fiscal year (from March 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024) with record net sales of 6,572 million euros. This accomplishment reflects an 8% growth compared to the previous year, solidifying its position as the third largest operator in Spain. read more

The greenhouse that was exhibited at the Suriname pavilion during the 2022 Floriade Expo in Almere, the Netherlands, has now been reconstructed in Suriname. The greenhouse was relocated after Rob Baan donated it to a charity in Suriname. The form and design of the greenhouse were adjusted before its relocation. read more

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) represents a major danger to banana plantations as a deadly fungal pathogen. The widespread distribution of Foc highlights the serious difficulties linked with conventional control techniques in fighting this pathogen. This research, carried out by the Guangxi Academy of... read more

China is the world's leading producer and consumer of pears, and the fruit is deeply rooted in both the diet and cultural practices. read more

Coco Produce harvests coconuts from Ben Tre and Tien Giang, located in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The company has QC and QA teams that work closely with the farmers to ensure quality control from the coconut tree to the factory. They supply two types of coconuts: young coconuts and mature coconuts. read more

After a difficult year for the production of fruits and vegetables due to severe weather problems, the 2024 campaign is showing positive signs, especially for apricots and melons. The demand is lively and consumers particularly appreciate the organoleptic quality of apricots and the sweetness. read more

The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has started awareness sessions with the goal of encouraging investment in the fruit sector, focusing on production and export by local farmers. These sessions are being conducted in partnership with the European Union-Namibia Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-EPA) program. read more

Farmers in Kokkinochoria and Paphos, Cyprus, are organizing protests for July 22 due to concerns over reduced water allocations affecting their crops and livelihoods. According to spokesperson Andreas Karyos, Kokinochoria producers are set to gather near Xylophagou's ammunition depot, with a read more

For several days, the African heat has not let go of its grip on the entire peninsula, leading to a resurgence in the consumption of summer fruits, as explained by Ms. Cinzia Furiati, General Director of the Agri-food Center of Rimini: "After an initial summer break, characterized by several... read more

Dutch bell pepper deliveries were the most common. Turkish imports followed, although they were somewhat less significant in terms of importance. According to the BLE, Belgian and green peppers from Poland had a complementary role, but these were not available in all markets. There were occasional domestic... read more

This week, the trend of rapidly falling blueberry prices continued in the Ukrainian market. According to analysts at EastFruit, farmers are now offering their berries at prices starting from 80 UAH/kg, which is less than $2 USD per kg. More precisely, it’s about $1.9 or 1.8 euros per kg. read more

Tosca, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions, has recently inaugurated a cutting-edge service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, oriented towards downstream operations, features solar panels for sustainable energy consumption and advanced technological capabilities, aimed at supporting Germany's... read more

The summer vegetable season, which will last until November, has already begun in inland Granada, Spain. The cooperative El Grupo S.C.A., based in Castell de Ferro, has 90 hectares spread across the municipalities of Játar, Jayena, Zafarraya, and Zújar. During the fall, winter, and. read more