Frozen apricot market in Europe: why sales increased in January 2023
EastFruit continues a series of reviews of the frozen fruit, berry, and vegetable market. The first analytical report was devoted to the harsh situation in the European frozen raspberry market and

UNICA displays a catalogue full of trends at Fruit Logistica
For three days in Berlin, UNICA will showcase its full commercial potential, its new packaging and product innovations and its firm commitment to sustainability. In the current economic climate,

Federal Court of Audit: rejection of VAT reduction on foodstuffs
A reform of the turnover tax is "long overdue" according to the Federal Audit Office. In addition, the federal authority in Bonn urges that the catalogue of benefits be "fundamentally revised". In

Fewer pinking issues with packed, sliced iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce
PerfoTec is showing promising results with a new recyclable film specifically tailored for the packaging of sliced iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce. Specialists in the produce know that sliced

"We are seeing a high demand for robots right now"
At B2A, a northern Italian company, the number of requests for robotic equipment is constantly increasing. The company recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and will exhibit at Fruit Logistica.

"We're expanding distribution of single-serve bananas in Europe to address food waste"
Fresh Del Monte has announced a strong expansion plan of its convenient 24-count single-serve Del Monte banana box across the European market. The product is packed in a small box designed to meet

Mexican lemon crop going longer this year
Lemon supplies are still coming out of Mexico. “That’s where we’re pulling from. Mexico has gone a really long time this year--it’s longer than usual,” says Paul G. Gonzalez of River

More than 2,700 hectares of apples and pears impacted by hail in Río Negro
In the early hours of Thursday February 2, farms located to the south of Route 22 were hit by heavy hail. The storm moved south, later affecting farms on the coast of the Negro River. The damage