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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Onions, the basic product that continues to generate value despite price increases
The onion is one of those products that continue to find space in the shopping cart even when prices rise. It's not an impulse purchase, nor a product tied to fleeting trends: it's a basic,

Bangladesh is increasing the use of vapour heat treatment for mango exports.
The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is introducing vapour heat treatment (VHT) technology to support the export of mangoes and other fresh produce. Bangladesh produces

Automation is changing the onion packaging market.
Shelley Page shares her insights on net bags, automation, and the future of onion packaging. Together with Simon Ainscough, Shelley Page leads NNZ UK. With 35 years of experience in net packaging

Provide grant funding to address the issue of inconsistent pollination in soft fruit.
Bioacoustic agricultural technology firm AgriSound has received a second round of Innovate UK ADOPT funding for a project aimed at improving the measurability of strawberry pollination to boost

Latin America leads the global blueberry market through its extensive production and export of high-quality blueberries. The region's favorable climate and growing conditions allow for year-round cultivation, resulting in a steady supply of fresh blueberr
Latin America not only participates in the global blueberry industry but also leads it. According to Sebastián Ochoa, an advisor at the Agricultural and Commercial Consultancy Santa María, the

Nowa platforma do przewozu kiwi z Grecji została opracowana.
DS Smith is providing a Closed-Type Tray packaging solution for kiwifruit and other fresh produce exporters in Greece. This tray system is specifically designed for transatlantic shipments lasting

Poland will host a large fruit and vegetable industry fair in 2027.
TSW 2027, the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, will take place on January 14-15, 2027, in Kielce, Poland. The event brings together companies from across the horticultural sector, including

A UK salad processing company has installed automated lettuce coring technology.
Natures Way Foods, a leading fresh prepared food manufacturer in the UK, has improved its processing capabilities by incorporating Sormac's OptiCor technology for coring and cutting lettuce. The

The Australian avocado industry has launched a globally pioneering Virtual Reality (VR) supply chain training program.
The Australian avocado industry has introduced a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program in collaboration with Woolworths for retail training, with the aim of ensuring consistent

Fresh produce wins top prizes in Australasian packaging awards
The fresh fruit and vegetable industry remains at the forefront of packaging innovation, as demonstrated by its strong presence at the 2026 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA)

Egypt exports 135,000 tons of fresh produce in one week.
Egypt exported 135,000 tons of fresh produce between May 16 and May 22, 2026, as reported in the 19th weekly report by the National Food Safety Authority for that year. These exports were part of

The Mexican berry sector is growing with the help of AI technology.
Mexico's berry industry is experiencing growth thanks to the rise in export activity, the development of new varieties, and the integration of advanced production technologies. Aneberries CEO Juan

A project has been initiated in the US aimed at increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables among women, infants, and children.
The Foundation for Fresh Produce, the philanthropic partner of The International Fresh Produce Association, has recently announced a new partnership with software developer JPMA. This partnership

BANANAS GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
The global banana industry is still experiencing challenges due to increasing logistics and production costs, weather-related disruptions, and ongoing supply chain issues. In various exporting

The future of Fashion Watermelon depends on exploring new categories and increasing value for growers.
The Asociación Grupo Fashion (AGF) and its technology partner, BASF | Nunhems, organized a field day in El Ejido (Almería) on May 14, gathering producers from the marketing companies associated