Organic farming in the EU: a decade of growth
The share of EU agricultural land under organic farming increased by more than 50% between 2012 and 2020, with an annual increase of 5.7%. In 2020, 9.1% of the EU’s agricultural area was

Camposol presents year-round blueberry program at Fruit Logistica

Collaboration between Semillas Fitó and Business Farmers to promote the Foodture project
The agricultural sector is, without a doubt, one of the most active drivers of our economy, with large vertically integrated companies that operate all over the world, recording significant

Barbera International at Fruit Logistica launches the new Extra Red line
Barbera International will be present at Fruit Logistica with a stand within the collective exhibition of the Sicilian Region (hall 4.2, stand C-40). On the occasion, it will launch a new

Eco-label, the challenge for the fruit and vegetable sector
In addition, the use of non-recyclable materials in the production of labels results in an increased carbon footprint and, consequently, a negative impact on the environment. For this reason,

What lies ahead for organic produce in 2023?
Following a recent report that detailed 2022 sales of fresh organic produce grew by 3 percent, while volume declined by –3.7 percent, where does that leave the outlook for 2023 on organic

Taiwan sugar apples target Brunei
Sugar apple growers from Taiwan’s Taitung County have targeted Brunei as part of efforts to diversify exports in the wake of China’s import suspension. According to a report from Focus Taiwan,

Vanguard International enters into strategic partnership
International fresh produce companies Vanguard International and RK Growers (RKG) have entered into a strategic partnership to continue to grow their businesses globally. RK Growers will operate

Dutch company introduces convenience line
"People want pure, fair, preferably unprocessed potatoes. Yet, at the same time, they demand convenience," says Leon van den Oord. "At Jac van den Oord Potatoes, we've captured these seemingly

SMARTKAS partners with BerryWorld
SMARTKAS, a Dutch agtech enterprise that designs, builds, owns and operates smart farms, is pleased to announce its partnership with BerryWorld. Left, Mark Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer,

Florida's citrus troubles drive up orange juice prices
Orange growers in Florida are facing what's forecast to be their smallest crop in 90 years. The state is expected to produce 18 million 90-pound boxes of juicing oranges this year, according to a

MSC - Focused on fruit and vegetables
The fresh fruit and vegetable market one of the most important in world trade. Global sales are forecast to grow strongly in the coming years and Statista projects that revenue from fresh fruit

Lidl launches £10k prize draw to boost fresh produce sales
Lidl is encouraging shoppers to eat more fruit and vegetables by offering them the chance to win £10,000 if they spend £20 on fresh produce in February.

Baden-Württemberg: Good bush berry harvest with 8,770 tonnes despite dry period
Despite a largely dry summer in 2022, a similarly good bush berry harvest as in the previous year was again recorded. According to the State Statistical Office, around 8,770 t of bush berries were