“Turkey is on its way to become one of the biggest soft fruit suppliers of Europe”
Despite the cold winter in the South of Turkey, the berry industry in Turkey is growing at a rapid pace, says Turgut Aysan, Chairman of the Board at Turkish berry producer Safir Berry: "There are

Cajamar Sustainable Food Systems
The new initiative, Sustainable Food Systems, which also has the leadership of the Calvo Group, Lactalis Group, HEINEKEN and Nestlé, together with fourteen other companies and organisations, will

Second edition of the Banana Awards
The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), promotes the recognition "Banana Awards", which for the second time took place on the night of April 19 in the city of Guayaquil. Marianela

FAME INNOWA world leader in agricultural technology
The Agricultural Technology Fair FAME INNOWA, which was held at IFEPA-Palacio de Ferias y Exposiciones de la Región de Murcia, from 19 to 22 April, has consolidated its position as a world

"Good prices for Spanish tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers, but very standard for zucchini, eggplants, and chilies"
What everyone expected in September materialized somewhat in the winter, and in Spain, Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna reflects on the winter fruit-vegetable season. "It didn't happen because the

Performance Projects' GoFAR vehicle trialed at Norfolk fruit grower
A small but strong, remote-controlled vehicle was tested for its potential to fetch and carry berries picked at Place UK in Tunstead, near North Walsham. It was designed by Silverstone-based

Assomela slams EU’s proposed ban on packaging
A ban on packaging that would require all fruit and vegetables to be sold loose in the EU – except for sales units bigger than 1.5kg – is “discriminatory” and “disproportionate”.

Direct CEA flight delivers South American fresh produce
China Eastern Air (CEA) Subsidiary Eastern Air Logistics has announced a new all-cargo direct route between South America and China to facilitate fresh produce exports. According to a report from

Salix Fruits reports smooth transition in citrus supply
Salix Fruits is reporting a steady arrival of citrus as the Northern Hemisphere citrus season draws to a close and the Southern Hemisphere season begins. According to CEO Alejandro Moralejo, South

Lidl opened one of the largest distribution centres on the island of Ireland
UK: Customers in Bewdley check out their new Sainsbury’s Local Sainsbury’s has arrived in Bewdley, Worcestershire, with the launch of a brand-new convenience store in the town. Fresh bread and

Turkey remains the primary supplier of fruits to Ukraine
Ukraine is dependent on imports of fruits and nuts from abroad. Turkey remains the primary supplier of these products, from where 220,000 tons of fruits were imported last year. Citrus fruits and

The importance of postharvest ripening and testing of fresh produce
Postharvest handling of some fruits involves additional steps that are critical to their success at retail. Ripening with ethylene ensures that several of these commodities are at ideal ripeness