'Natura Nuova, innovation is in our DNA'
It can count on a consolidated market for fruit monoportions and new products ready to wink at the increasingly varied needs of consumers. We are talking about Natura Nuova, a company from

Europe’s apricot sector remains short of full potential
Apricot production in Europe will be shorter this year, according to a new forecast issued during Europêch, an annual industry meeting that took place at trade event Medfel in Perpignan, France.

Californian almond acreage dropped in 2022, despite more bearing acres
California’s almond acreage decreased in 2022 for the first time in more than 25 years, despite a slight increase in bearing acres, according to new reports released Thursday by Land IQ and the

A scandal is brewing in Poland over fruits from Ukraine
A scandal is brewing in Poland over fruits from Ukraine. Many companies have filled their refrigeration chambers with Ukrainian produce. The president of the Association of Polish Fruit Producers,

Carrefour signs agreement with Louis Delhaize Group for the acquisition of its activities in Romania
UK: Asda opens landmark 150th Asda On the Move convenience store Asda has opened its 150th Asda On the Move store, in partnership with EG Group, marking the latest milestone in its ambitious plans

L'Insalata dell'Orto at Macfrut launches the zero residue line
A zero residue certified line, novelties on edible flowers and a food blogger as brand ambassador for leafy vegetables. Insalata dell'Orto will be at Macfrut (hall B2, stand 028) with important

Trucco expanding distribution center in New Jersey
Trucco, a global sourcing company and nationwide distributor of fresh produce, announced the expansion of its distribution center located in Vineland, New Jersey. The company has received approval

European apricot forecast: 7% drop in production by 2022
The production forecasts for apricots - Europêch 2023 - were presented in Perpignan as part of Medfel. As every year, Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy. In 2023, the

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer
Researchers have been looking at the potential link between garlic consumption and the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC is a major cause of cancer-related deaths globally. Garlic

Discovering the cherry supply chains with La Grande Bellezza Italiana
In the second instalment of the #freshtalks series, after talking about radicchios, we explore the cherry supply chain with Chiara Gaiardoni, saleswoman for La Grande Bellezza Italiana. They are