Preserve fruit for a long time, sustainably, while saving on energy costs. This is the Cool-Fit solution by Gf Piping Systems. Implemented in an apple orchard in Switzerland. read more

The hot air balloon, symbol of the Cosmic Crisp apple, the apple "with a celestial taste" that has been entering the fruit and vegetable department for a few years now and promises to be a game changer in the category, is ready to take flight in the skies in Italy and Germany, after read more

The fourth quarter confirms a substantial stability even in the first half of 2024, continuing the trend that saw it break even in 2023. According to the elaborations of the Italian Food Union on Circana data (Total Italy, Hyper+Super+Lsp+discount), in the first half of 2024 it recorded a read more

The "State of Fast Moving Consumer Goods in Italy" by NIQ (NielsenIQ) analyzes the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households for the month of June 2024, representing the landscape of Organized Large-Scale Retailing (GDO) in our country. The recorded turnover read more

Tosca, a leading international company in the reusable packaging sector, has opened a new Service Center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This state-of-the-art facility is focused on offering pooling services for the downstream sector and is equipped with solar panels for energy utilization. read more

This is stated in the order published this Wednesday in the Official State Gazette (BOE) by the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Courts, as detailed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food in a statement, which specifies that it is established

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To ignite the spirits among French farmers are trays of 250-gram Moroccan cherry tomatoes, sold individually in supermarkets across the country for 99 cents each, as reported by revistamercados.com. In fact, during the farmers' protests. read more

Restless times due to the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and a clouded consumer sentiment have burdened the results of both cooperatives. Therefore, according to Reichenau-Gemüse, the relief of the volunteer committees is all the more significant, demonstrating the high level of trust in their good work. read more

Agricultural farms in Germany that grow sugar beets or potatoes are concerned, as it is now established by the JKI that the reed-glassy-winged sharpshooter not only transmits pathogens causing SBR disease to sugar beets, but also infects potatoes. read more

Leading representatives from various sectors of the produce industry will gather at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia on 5 & 6 November for Fruitnet Citrus Congress. The conference will bring together key players from Spain and the global citrus market to discuss strategies for increasing consumption and growth. read more

In 2021 and 2022, the average was 3.5 and 3.7 different substances. So, this number seems to be slightly decreasing. Nevertheless, PAN-NL found one to three different PFAS pesticides on 69% of the strawberries examined; 46% of the strawberries were contaminated with one to three different. read more

This facility, designed for the downstream sector and equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy use and other advanced technological solutions, aims to provide Germany's leading retailers with efficient, data-driven services. read more

Spain's Uvasdoce Fresh has introduced Mojito Fresh, a new type of table grape developed by Bloom Fresh, featuring a distinctive flavor profile that blends sweet spearmint hints with a combination of Moscatel and labrusca. This variety will be sold in leading stores in Spain, such as Consum, Carrefour, and. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, will be supplying a wide variety of local vegetable products to all 16 Asda stores throughout Northern Ireland this year. read more

Polish thornless varieties such as "Brzezina", "Polar", "Gaj", and "Gracja", bred at the research facility of the Institute of Horticulture Brzezna GmbH, are recommended, as reported by the portal SadyOgrody.pl. read more

340 tons of blueberries were exported to Germany, 83 tons to Poland, and 50 tons to the Netherlands. Additionally, 67 tons were shipped to the United Arab Emirates. read more

According to a recent study conducted by the University of Aston in the United Kingdom, the key to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption could lie in digital media, specifically social media. By promoting a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables, the... read more

La Linea Verde confirms its ability to anticipate trends and intercept emerging food trends by launching, as the first company in Italy, an absolute novelty in the ready-to-eat salad sector. The innovative DimmidiSì Salad Kit contains three ingredients in the salad bag. read more

The Gabrielli Group (which refers to the Selex purchasing center) is a rapidly growing distribution company operating in Central-Southern Italy, with over 300 stores spread across five regions. The main brands are Tigre, Tigre Amico, and Oasi. read more

The heat is driving demand for melons, watermelons, peaches, and nectarines, with prices falling. There is strong demand and high volumes also for zucchinis. The apricot campaign continues, with the first shipments from Portici. There are high quantities of the Victoria variety of table grapes coming in. read more