June open days for pea and bean growers
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has announced two June open days for farmers, agronomists and other industry stakeholders. Vining pea growers have been invited to Nocton in

"We want to help cherry processors and sellers improve product shelf life"
Cherries are loved by many consumers, but the shelf life of cherries is short, which is a big challenge for growers and sellers in production and sales. Post-harvest preservation of cherries is

EU’s third country exports fall in volume and value
EU fresh fruit and vegetable exports to third countries fell 4 per cent in 2021, according to Eurostat data, processed by Fepex. Exports from the 27 EU member states plus the UK to non-EU

Maximizing energy efficiency in IQF freezers
One of the difficulties that food processors encounter is choosing an Individual Quick Freezing or IQF freezer that is both effective and economical, says Sana Rehman, Marketing Manager at

“Almost a year later, we're glad to report that we've resumed weekly shipments to Switzerland”
In 2016, the organization of banana producers of the Canary Islands, Europlátano, established itself in the Swiss market via Coop Suisse, one of the most important distribution chains in the

Dole seeks to develop major €50 mln logistics hub near Balbriggan
A pre-planning process is underway on a €50 mln project by Dole to move many of its operations to a major new facility site close to Balbriggan, next to a junction on the M1 motorway. The

Thailand set to export 4.4 million tons of fresh & processed fruits in 2023
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has set the target for export of fresh and processed fruits at 4.44 million tons, an increase of 10% from the previous year. Durian, in particular, is being

Job offer: OGA NORDBADEN EG is looking for Product Manager/Key Account Manager (f/m/d)
We are a cooperative production and marketing facility for fruit and vegetables with a regional and nationwide focus. Our customers are well-known trading groups in Germany and neighbouring

"With The Potato Chef, we're entering a market with plenty of potential"
Regular European trade show visitors will undoubtedly have noticed The Potato Chef. The Belgian company De Aardappelhoeve is raising awareness of its processed potato products brand, and by now,

Upcoming Polish cauliflower planting going well, European shortage could provide opportunities
As cauliflower in Poland is in the process of being planted, farmers are hoping the weather will play nice this year, says Kornelia Lewikowska, purchasing manager for Polish vegetable exporter

The MAPA recognises Trops and Agropal as a priority associative entity.
Translator Translator The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has recently recognised as a priority associative entity (EAP) the agricultural processing company (SAT) Trops, specialised in

Building brands with legacy in mind
When developing a brand for apples or pears in Australia, it is important to consider the long-term value it can provide to consumers. While creating a flashy logo and catchy slogan may seem like

SortMate: The evolution of sorting fresh goods
SortMate by System Logistics is a new and innovative automated solution for managing and distributing fruit and vegetable crates. SortMate autonomously manages the entire inbound and outbound

Chickpeas
Wholesale chickpea prices on the European market Chickpeas are a high-protein legume with rapidly growing demand in Europe, fuelled by the expansion of plant-based diets and hummus consumption.

Asparagus
Wholesale asparagus prices on the European market Asparagus is one of the most valued seasonal vegetables, with prices fluctuating significantly depending on the harvest period and weather

Pomelo
Wholesale pomelo prices on the European market Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit, gaining recognition on European markets as consumers explore diverse and exotic citrus options. China,

Papaya
Wholesale papaya prices on the European market Papaya is a tropical fruit gaining popularity in European markets thanks to growing consumer interest in exotic and health-oriented products.