Patatas Hijolusa implements state-of-the-art robotic technology to optimize its production line
The Patatas Hijolusa company has been implementing state-of-the-art technology in its industrial plant in Leon for more than 7 years to achieve the maximum optimization of its production process.

Inflation makes for a challenging California citrus season
It has been a challenging citrus season in California. The wet winter has had an impact, but inflation is the biggest issue. “It has affected demand by 10 to 20 percent depending on the

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022
Federal officials have confirmed that the strain of hepatitis A virus found in frozen organic strawberries involved in a multi-state outbreak this year is the same strain that caused an outbreak

Singrow announces expansion
Agri-genomics start-up Singrow has cut the ribbon on a new R&D facility in Singapore and announced plans to expand to Malaysia and Thailand. According to a report from The Straits Times, the

Could Britain learn from Belgium's auction system?
In some ways, Belgium’s system for buying and selling fruit and vegetables seems a bit old-fashioned. But the recent scrutiny of British retailers’ fixed seasonal contracts for most fresh

Profits take a hit despite sales rise at Tesco
Tesco has reported an increase in group sales for 2022/23, but profitability took a huge hit following cost inflation and investment in the customer offer. The supermarket leader reported group

Catania-Bologna, comparing vegetable prices
After the short Easter break, the commercial situation in the wholesale markets seems unchanged; sales do not take off and the unstable weather does not help buyers' choices. IFN conducted the

JD.com bolsters Zespri kiwifruit imports, aims to sell over 2 million trays in 2023
JD Fresh, the fresh food division of JD.com, recently welcomed the season’s first sea shipment of Zespri kiwifruits from New Zealand to China, commencing JD’s kiwi promotional season on April

"We're entering the Israeli market with green kiwis"
“Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a supplier of fresh fruit, is proud to announce the first successful sale of its Greek-origin kiwis in Israel. This product will be available from November until