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

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

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

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

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,

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.

"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

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

The largest fruit import in Japan is under threat due to a shortage of ethylene.
Bananas are the largest fruit imported by Japan and they could soon be affected by the global supply chain disruption due to an ethylene shortage in the country.More. Go to the article

Nowe rozwiązania do sortowania wspierane przez sztuczną inteligencję zwiększają kontrolę jakości i upraszczają operacje.
The introduction of new, more visual, intuitive, and AI-supported sorting environments highlights shifting priorities in post-harvest warehouses: Increased accuracy, reduced operational

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

Vog Products introduces the new Marlene® and Val Venosta purées.
The promotion of South Tyrolean apple production and the innovation of processed fruit products are at the core of VOG Products' activities.More. Go to the article

1-MCP technology helps maintain the quality of apples and pears.
In the fresh fruit supply chain, preserving quality after harvest is a major challenge. For fruits like apples and pears, maintaining their crisp texture, flavor, and freshness during

Optimizing the logistics chain for avocados and mangoes reduces emissions by 32%.
Smurfit Westrock, a global company specializing in paper packaging solutions, and Cultipalta, a distributor of avocados and mangos, have effectively optimized the logistics chains for these

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

Sormac has opened a hub in Thailand to serve Southeast Asia.
Sormac, a company specializing in vegetable and fruit processing technology, has announced the establishment of a Southeast Asia hub in Bangkok, Thailand, to support customers and partners across

Belarusian customs seized 40 tons of pears destined for Russia.
Officers of the Mahiliou Customs Office stopped the export of 40 tons of pears destined for Russia after identifying missing documentation. Two trucks carrying the fruit were detained in the

In the Gdo with OP Platinum, opens the doors to the Group Arena representatives.
On Thursday, May 28th, the experiential day organized by OP Platinum took place: 40 representatives from the fruit and vegetable department of Arena Group's retail stores were involved in a "Field

Caab and the City: the fruit and vegetable market conquers the center of Bologna
Today, an initiative promoted by CAAB and local partners was presented at Palazzo d’Accursio. The focus is on food education, accessibility to fresh food, and an urban food policy close to