The apple is the most consumed fruit in Italy and plays a prominent role both in the fruit and vegetable department and in the assortment of greengrocers, markets, and street vendors. This success is due to its distinctive characteristics: a taste and texture suitable for everyone, long shelf life, and affordable prices. read more

W przyszłym miesiącu dziewiąta edycja targów Myplant & Garden otworzy swoje drzwi na terenie Fiera Milano Rho w Mediolanie we Włoszech. Międzynarodowe wydarzenie dla specjalistów zajmujących się zielenią odbędzie się w dniach od 19 do 21 lutego 2025 roku. W tym roku pokaz ma być jeszcze większy niż dotychczas. Rozszerzenie obejmuje zwiększenie o

The ninth edition of Myplant & Garden will open its doors next month at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. The international event for green professionals will be held from February 19 to 21, 2025. This year, the show is set to be even larger than before. The expansion includes an increase in read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras de España a Estados Unidos disminuyeron un 4 por ciento en volumen y un 13 por ciento en valor en los primeros diez meses de 2024.

The exports of fruits and vegetables from Spain to the United States decreased by 4 percent in volume and 13 percent in value in the first ten months of 2024. read more

Spain has fallen out of the top 10 as it was overtaken by Egypt, Indonesia, and Ukraine, according to Faostat. read more

In the France Special 2025, which we will release in time for FRUIT LOGISTICA, you will find some of them: We report, among other things, on efforts to make pears more attractive and "safer" for consumers, on modernized packing stations, and on pleasing harvest results. read more

This volume is a new record, exceeding the deliveries of 2023 by almost 30% and more than doubling the figures of 2022. In the Egyptian grape export structure, deliveries to Germany account for about 20%, behind the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. read more

Switzerland: Migros recorded an increase in sales in 2024. Migros reported: "Marked by restructuring and disposals, 2024 was a year of new beginnings for Migros. In this challenging environment, we succeeded in keeping sales at a stable level in our core business - the supermarket." read more

The Rural Development Administration has been focusing on the development of yellow oyster mushrooms, a variety known for its potential health benefits such as reducing blood pressure and enhancing immunity. This type of mushroom is mainly cultivated in Korea, East Asia, and Russia. read more

The organizational machinery of Macfrut has fully resumed with a busy schedule of international presentations that will touch upon numerous countries, both in Europe and beyond. By the end of February, stops are planned in Warsaw (Poland), Bogotá (Colombia), and Brazzaville (Congo). read more

Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group, states that the Polish apple industry is proud to supply apples for the EU council during Poland's presidency. She mentions that Poland will hold the presidency of the EU council for six months, and the apple has been selected as the symbol for this occasion. read more

Frozen fruits contaminated with Hepatitis A virus have been found in stores of the popular retail chain Albert Heijn. So far, 31 people have reported the issue, and the Dutch equivalent of the sanitary inspectorate suggests that the scale of contamination could be larger. One of the customers

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Case of frozen blueberries in the Netherlands contaminated with hepatitis A virus raises controversy (read also). The Polish Blueberry Growers Association has spoken out on this matter. Below we publish the official statement of this organization.

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McDonald's renews its commitment to promote high-quality Made in Italy products with the return of the My Selection line, available these days in over 750 restaurants throughout Italy. read more

W styczniu 2025 roku do obwodu swierdłowskiego zostało sprowadzonych niemal 1,4 miliona ciętych kwiatów i 35 800 roślin doniczkowych, wszystkie uprawiane w krajach spoza Rosji. Kwiaty pochodziły m.in. z Holandii, Kolumbii, Kenii, Izraela, Ekwadoru, Kostaryki, Włoch i Meksyku. read more

In recent days, traders and growers visited Deliflor in Maasdijk, the Netherlands. The greenhouse had been transformed into a tropical flower festival during the Delishow, where the latest varieties and codes were on display. Click here for the photo report. The greenhouse is open for visits. read more

The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has already significantly impacted the industry in the past year. The focus is on avoiding packaging waste, establishing and promoting a circular economy, making packaging more easily recyclable, and encouraging more environmentally friendly practices. read more

You have an exciting task ahead of you that offers responsibility and creative freedom - in an industry that directly shapes the future of our food and agriculture. read more

Egipt, Indonesia, and Ukraine have surpassed Spain in the global rankings of fruit and vegetable producing countries. Fepex data indicates that Spanish production decreased by 10 percent between 2020 and 2023, dropping from 31 million tonnes to 28 million tonnes. read more

The branded apple Cosmic Crisp has made a comeback in European markets, supported by a range of special events and communications aimed at persuading young and urban consumers to savor it "under any sky, from sunrise to sunset." read more

In products from Germany, only 1% of the samples tested were found to exceed the legal maximum residue levels. This means that domestic production performs significantly better than imports from non-EU countries, where the rate was 8.5%. read more