Gapping likely ahead on Mexico and California fig season
Like many other commodities this year, the California fig season will likely see a later start. “We have the first Black Mission fig crop and that typically starts June 5-6. This year though

Giuliano Canella, Alì: 'more packaging to enhance fruit and vegetables
In the first four months of 2023, the fruit and vegetable department was in trouble throughout the Italian large-scale retail trade, and this happened even in those stores that have always made it

"Wet weather makes for challenging Greek fruit seaon"
The Greek watermelon season began early at the Dutch company GrecFresh. "We're satisfied with the harvest, but the volumes are lower than expected. That's because the weather in Greece, like many

Dole will be partner of Swimtheisland San Teodoro
SWIMTHEISLAND San Teodoro is back again this year, the third edition of the swimming event in the sea of the Gallurese village, on the weekend of 20 and 21 May. In the exclusive location of La

To produce or not to produce fruit and vegetables in UK
This year we can see how traditional crops in British agriculture could become more than anecdotal. Prices continue to rise (by 17.3% in April, according to Kantar) and consumers are reacting by

Tasmania remains fruit fly free
With winter approaching and the high-risk season for fruit fly ending, Tasmania’s fruit fly free status remains secure. Tasmania’s fruit fly free status ensures businesses have ongoing access

Argentina to import food to curb rising prices
Argentine authorities have announced a set of measures to tackle inflation. These include more active involvement in the foreign exchange market. But the most significant of them might be the

Breeder rights for table grapes are a challenge for Lebanon
A visit to selected Lebanese exporting companies was organized this week by export coaches Ms. Hania Chahal and Mr. Piet Schotel, within the framework of the CBI Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Project

Austria: Chiquita and Billa with a test run of several weeks in the checkout zone
With Chiquita to go, the banana is leaving the fruit department and since the beginning of May has also been found in the checkout zone in around 300 Billa stores in the greater Vienna area,

Govt backs UK fruit and veg
UK growers will benefit from a commitment to protect their interests in future trade deals, support to boost domestic fruit and veg production and new investment in technologies, says Prime

Sustainability takes hold in shopping baskets
Sustainability is an increasingly decisive factor in consumers' purchasing decisions, according to the AECOC Shopperview report, 'The impact of sustainability on the shopping basket'. According to

Delphy launches Delphy Germany
With the launch of Delphy Germany, Delphy has set itself the goal of further expanding its market share in Germany. In Germany, Delphy is active in the areas of soft fruit, ornamental plants,

Lidl GB is calling on other supermarkets to make fruit & veg more appealing to kids
Just Eat appoints new Managing Director for UK and Ireland Claire Pointon has been appointed as Just Eat’s new Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. Pointon takes over from Andrew Kenny, who

Italiafruit's lens on summer fruit
The return of autumn temperatures is making itself felt on production and prices. This week the situation will only get worse. The melon market is already in dire straits, while for stone fruit

Patatas Hijolusa acquires 100% of Agrícola Villena
Patatas Hijolusa, the leading company in the cultivation, selection, packaging and marketing of fresh potatoes on the Iberian Peninsula, has consolidated as a group and on 8 May acquired 100% of