Italian grape in South Africa, a win for the supply chain
The opening of the South African market to Italian table grapes represents a significant milestone for the entire national sector, to the achievement of which the Italian Table Grape Commission is

Entries for the Innovation Award will be accepted until September 2nd.
Fruit Attraction is launching the Innovation Hub Awards once again. These awards recognize innovation and entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable industry, and are open to exhibiting and

The future of potatoes and onions amid global challenges and new supply chain strategies
At the meeting on June 5th, Unapa, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the commercial operators who signed the Framework Agreement for the sale of fresh consumption potatoes participated, confirming

Bestack calls the supply chain in Lucca: "License and logbook required for packaging"
On Tuesday, June 16th, the Bestack consortium, which brings together producers of corrugated cardboard packaging for the fruit and vegetable sector, will organize in Lucca the first Morning Food

Fewer farmers, more technology: the new picture of Italian agriculture
In 1930, Italy had 4.2 million agricultural farms, with a total agricultural land area of 26.3 million hectares (Figure 1). The first official agricultural census in 1961 found a situation very

Fruit Attraction presents the new edition of the Innovation Hub Awards
Fruit Attraction is once again launching the InnovationHub Awards. These awards dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable sector are aimed at exhibiting companies and

The mushroom sector includes production, consumption, and various challenges it faces. Mushroom production involves cultivating edible fungi for commercial purposes, with popular varieties including button, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms. Consumption of m
During its general meeting on June 3rd and 4th, the French Interprofessional Association for Cultivated Mushrooms (ANICC) conducted a review of the 2025 season. Industry professionals are gearing

Raspberries in tunnels: building fruit quality and shelf life before harvesting
In many tunnel raspberry crops, fruiting on two-year-old canes is currently ending, and the plants are entering an intense phase of bud growth. This is a particularly important moment for the

Zespri is preparing for life after Hayward: coming soon Green146, the self-pollinating hermaphrodite green kiwi.
Zespri opens the doors to one of the most anticipated innovations by kiwi producers: a hermaphrodite and self-pollinating cultivar, potentially capable of significantly changing the management of

Potatoes, positive campaign despite the challenges of the European market.
The potato supply chain closed the 2025-2026 commercial campaign with overall positive results, despite production difficulties and tensions in the European market. This was revealed during the

Technology platform launched for fresh produce sector
Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the launch of FreshTech, a new platform focused on fresh produce technology that will debut at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 in Hong Kong from 2 to 4 September.

Amerykańska firma zajmująca się powłokami na produkty odzyskuje się po zarzutach dotyczących dezinformacji.
Apeel Sciences, a company based in the United States that created a plant-based coating to prolong the freshness of fruits and vegetables, is working on restoring its operations after suffering a

The applications for the Innovation Hub Awards at Fruit Attraction 2026 are now open.
The nominations for the 2026 Innovation Hub Awards of Fruit Attraction are officially open. These awards are dedicated to exhibiting companies that stand out for their innovative projects,

"It all comes down to how you can establish a close relationship with the grower."
Labour shortages, increasing production costs, and an aging farming workforce are driving interest in autonomous technology, according to Nathan Soich from Yamaha Agriculture. He mentioned that

Asia Fruit Logistica has launched FRESHTech.
Asia Fruit Logistica, the premier international trade show for the fresh produce business in Asia, has introduced FRESHTech, a new platform specifically focused on fresh produce technology.More.

Ogień niszczy hiszpańską spółdzielnię tuż przed rozpoczęciem sezonu owoców pestkowych.
A fire that broke out on the night of June 8 has devastated 80% of the Arcofrut fruit cooperative in Lleida, destroying two out of its three warehouses, along with all cold storage facilities.

Liscie warzyw z Junnanu zwracają się do międzynarodowych rynków detalicznych.
Global G.A.P.-certified leafy vegetables from Yunnan, China, are now available for international retail programs, offering year-round supply backed by certified food safety, traceability, and

Twenty years of shipping organic ginger from Peru
In 2006, La Grama shipped Peru's first container of certified organic ginger. Twenty years later, the company returns to the Organic Produce Summit as the event celebrates its own milestone: ten

"Nasze płaskie brzoskwinie stanowią obiecującą alternatywę dla hiszpańskich płaskich brzoskwiń na rynkach Wielkiej Brytanii i Europy." "We offer a promising alternative to Spanish flat peaches in the UK and European markets with our flat peaches."
Mehmet Çakmak, the owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Elpa Fruits, has announced that the Turkish stone fruit season has begun and the loading of flat peaches is already underway. He

Herbert Widmann GmbH is expanding its operations in Austria, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe.
With the official groundbreaking on June 22, 2026, Herbert Widmann GmbH will begin construction of its new facility in Münchendorf near Vienna. The company is investing in a state-of-the-art

India is transitioning its focus from building irrigation infrastructure to utilizing irrigation intelligence.
India has emerged as one of the largest users of micro-irrigation technologies in the world, with drip irrigation and fertigation now being extensively utilized in various crops including grapes,

Production and marketing team up: How cooperation is reshaping the fruit and vegetable sector
The collaboration between production and distribution has been one of the key mantras in the fruit and vegetable sector for years. It is discussed in conferences, in supply chain meetings, in

Introducing innovation and creativity to the way exotic fruits are showcased and enjoyed.
Podczas pandemii Covid, popyt na tropikalne i egzotyczne owoce wzrósł. Ludzie nie mogli podróżować i szukali innych form rozrywki, przy czym unikatowe owoce stały się jednym z

Peru is planting passion fruit in banana plots affected by Fusarium.
The National Institute for Agrarian Innovation (INIA) of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has set up 10 passion fruit demonstration plots. These plots utilize

Dutch-supported initiatives aim to tackle the issue of vegetable losses in Senegal.
Senegal continues to struggle with post-harvest losses in onions, potatoes, and other vegetables due to limited storage capacity, high temperatures, and seasonal oversupply. Research cited by the