IFCO, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has released a behind-the-scenes documentary titled "The cycle of tomorrow." It showcases how IFCO is revolutionizing the fresh grocery supply chain for REWE Group, which operates in Europe, with its unique approach. read more

Climate plays a significant role in the banana supply chain, with warmer temperatures and heavy rainfall affecting production volumes, especially in South American growing countries. Ecuador experienced a 1.6% decrease in exports up to July 2024, primarily as a result of climatic factors causing lower yields. In North America, the situation is different. read more

Certifications have become a fundamental requirement for fruit and vegetable exporters who aim to access the international market. Arno van der Maden, founder of the Costa Rican company N&S del Trópico, has been a leading figure in this industry, offering guidance to producers and exporters in Latin America. read more

The Celina QTee® pear, which has been cultivated in Belgium since 2015, was harvested in Canada for the first time this year. This red-blushed variety is a hybrid of a Williams pear and a Broket July. Since its creation, the variety has seen worldwide expansion and is now grown not only in Belgium, but also in other countries. read more

Chilean table grape exporters have welcomed a decision by Mexican plant health authorities to extend a pilot plan allowing imports into the country under a Systems Approach. The move eliminates the requirement to fumigate the grapes with methyl bromide, enabling them to reach the market in better condition. read more

"The wedding industry remains a vibrant environment for floral professionals, with trends changing according to the seasons and a constant demand for innovation," says Joost Bongaerts, CEO of Florabundance. Florabundance is a flower wholesaler in the USA that ships flowers nationwide. read more

Michigan's apple industry is projected to harvest 30.5 million bushels (1.281 billion lbs.) in 2024, as announced at the USApple Outlook meeting in Chicago. This estimate surpasses the state's typical yearly production, indicating a significant trend of rising yields. Diane Smith, the executive director of the industry, mentioned this positive development. read more

Join FCG Marketing Director, Dejan Kristan as he provides an overview of the 2023 Flowers Canada Growers' Industry Analysis, also known as the Stats Book. In this webinar, they'll discuss the trends, insights, and potential opportunities in the greenhouse floriculture sector, as well as the analysis. read more

Po rekordowej produkcji w zeszłym roku, plantatorzy jabłek spodziewają się kolejnego udanego roku, zgodnie z nowym raportem opublikowanym przez Amerykańskie Stowarzyszenie Jabłek (USApple) podczas 129. dorocznego Konferencji Perspektyw w Chicago. Perspektywy Przemysłu USApple 2024 dostarczają najbardziej aktualnych danych. read more

Analysts at EastFruit have pointed out a surprising fact: despite being a cold northern country, Canada is one of the fastest-growing exporters of fruits and vegetables globally. Each year, Canada increases its export of fresh vegetables and fruits by 9.2%, surpassing the growth rate of exports from Morocco. read more

According to Fruitnet, a significant wildfire in the Attica region, north of Athens, has destroyed thousands of hectares of land and had a negative impact on local vegetable production. read more

The complete life cycle of an EPAL pallet is shown - from production through use to repair and reuse, clarifying its claim of Reusable = Added Value. The display illustrates how EPAL pallets contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and waste. read more

Sezon awokado w Meksyku trwa przez cały rok, z okresem przejściowym w lipcu, gdy owoce późne są zbierane w górach, a nowe owoce zaczynają pojawiać się w obszarach o niskiej wysokości. W tym roku Alfredo Rodriguez Sr., prezes i dyrektor generalny Villita Avocados, przyznaje, że przejście to przebiega wolno i read more

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have seized a large amount of cocaine hidden in a shipment of mangoes and pumpkins destined for Canada. The confiscation took place at a terminal in Boca Chica, located in the Santo Domingo province, with the involvement of law enforcement and military personnel. read more

Analysts at EastFruit point out a surprising fact: the cold northern country of Canada is one of the fastest-growing exporters of fruits and vegetables worldwide. Each year, Canada increases its export of fresh vegetables and fruits by 9.2%, surpassing the growth of exports from Morocco. read more

Znana z tropikalnego klimatu i pięknych plaż, wyspa Jamajka jest również domem dla kwitnącego przemysłu sałaty. Od wielu dziesięcioleci sałata jest uprawiana lokalnie i głównie sprzedawana w resortach i hotelach. Prawie cała sałata jest uprawiana w ziemi, na otwartych polach. "Może to być wyzwanie". read more

Stany Zjednoczone zanotowały znaczący wzrost spożycia awokado, zgodnie z danymi Departamentu Rolnictwa USA, które wskazują na potrójne zwiększenie spożycia od 2001 roku. Ten wzrost popytu ma swoje korzenie w Meksyku, który dostarcza około 90% awokado spożywanego w USA, co wynosi... read more

Wygląda na to, że na amerykańskim rynku jest obecnie mniej importowanego szparagów. "Całkowita objętość szparagów spadła w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o około 15 procent" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia firmy Southern Specialties, która oferuje linię opakowanych wartości dodanej produktów marki Southern Selects. read more

NFU Education's mission to provide food and farming knowledge to thousands of schoolchildren across the UK has received a significant boost this week, thanks to a £70,000 donation from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust. read more

Although avocado prices have increased by 21% compared to last year, demand has decreased by 1%. In the second quarter, the average price per avocado was $1.20. Sales reached 354 million pounds of avocados, which is equivalent to the amount of water needed to grow more than read more