Citrus farming, the importance of working as a system
For the new challenges of the market, against the phytosanitary threats around the corner and climate change, it is no longer postponeable to focus on certified productions, on aggregation between

Tomatoes, consumers are unclear
The first day of Macfrut saw the launch of "Pianeta Rosso - Il pomodoro come non lo avete mai visto" (Red Planet - Tomatoes as you have never seen them), which will be repeated today (at 2 pm in

Rijk Zwaan returns to the chicory market
With the introduction of the new, early chicory variety Tobix, the Dutch seed company Rijk Zwaan will again focus more on the chicory market. Rijk Zwaan has not had any commercial varieties in

What are these giant fruits and vegetables in the city of Valencia?
Giant fruits and vegetables have greeted people around Valencia city. It's a novel way of celebrating the 95th anniversary of the city's Central Market which opened for trading in 1928. The most

Cucumbers were at the top of UK inflation charts in March 2023
In March, cucumbers, olive oil and cheese topped Britain's inflation chart. Traditional fish and chips saw the biggest price rise for diners. The cost of a cucumber was up a cool 52% in the 12

Carrot Ventures has announced the launch of Cellar Insights
Carrot Ventures has announced the launch of Cellar Insights. It is the second company emerging from Carrot's AgTech company formation model. "We're extremely pleased to be launching Cellar

Denmark: 'Being located next to the customer is a win for everyone'
“You cannot compare our products to our competitors, as we deliver everything cut and ready to use, with very little food waste, high quality, and delivered in boxes that we bring back and

FRUIT stock takes step into soft fruit, customization for Royal Berry
Royal Berry began working with FRUIT stock software this year. This Dutch company used Excel sheets, but using the new inventory system gives more insight and structure. Royal Berry chose the Klok

Spring melon deal underway in Mexico
The spring season is here and for Divine Flavor, the grower-shipper is in full swing with its melon program for the next 50 days. With offerings of watermelon (regular seedless and mini seedless),

Denmark: 'Located next to the customer is a win for everyone'
“You cannot compare our products to our competitors, as we deliver everything cut and ready to use, with very little food waste, high quality, and delivered in boxes that we bring back and

California is getting ready for a larger 2023 pistachio crop
The push is on to move the remainder of the 2022 crop of California pistachios to make way for a larger 2023 crop which will begin harvesting in late August. Jeffrey Gibbons of Setton Pistachio of

Southern Spain braced for sharp fall in new potato production
Drought, a recent hot spell and damage caused by frosts last winter have led to a significant reduction in this season’s early new potato crop in southern Spain. As harvesting gets underway in

"The mood in fresh produce logistics has been on the upswing again since February"