JBT showcases shelf-life extension innovation
JBT is introducing an innovative plant-based coating that helps retain moisture and ultimately extend the shelf-life of fruit. The company is presenting its NatureCote line at Fruit Logistica in

Georgia buys record-high volumes of walnuts despite the recent improvements in production
EastFruit analysts highlight unprecedentedly large volumes of walnut imports by Georgia in the last three months. Research points to increased local demand. Fueled by state support, Georgia

From nutraceuticals and agricultural waste compounds to enhance fruit and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables can be used with innovative approaches that can provide important added value, as in the case of the exploitation of active ingredients for nutraceutics and pharmaceuticals.

Record high prices for cauliflower in Poland
Due to a combination of many factors, the supply of imported vegetables on the Polish market, especially in winter, has dropped sharply, EastFruit project analysts report with reference to the

UK government has releases some details of post-Brexit subsidies for farmers
The UK government has released some details of its eagerly awaited post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme in England. Farming and environmental groups have broadly welcomed the new measures while

Italy: "Better planning would benefit the whole supply chain".
Sale prices in the current season are 30% to 40% below average, especially for tomatoes and courgettes, and large quantities have gone straight to disposal or, at best, to processing. "Truly

IFG names DW Cain Award winner
International Fruit Genetics (IFG) has announced Kuara Comercial e Exportadora de Frutas as the winner of the second annual DW Cain Award. Named after IFG founder Dr David Cain, the award

Exports of mandarins from Adjara (Georgia) have reduced by half – season summed up
Exports of mandarins from Adjara in the 2022-2023 season amounted to about 15 500 tonnes, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara told EastFruit. According to the

Ilip launches Smart Ripe Trolley
Italian-based Ilip has unveiled the Smart Ripe Trolley. The innovative IoT (Intelligence of Things) system monitors the ripening process of tropical fruits, in particular avocados. RFID tags and