Sector | Processed fruit and vegetables
Chirene Jelbert – C Fruit Differently
Frozen fruit industry is taking off
AI salad vending machines promote healthy eating in Japan
Bulltec: Watch the videos on processing lines for courgettes, tomatoes, fennel, and carrots
Tailor-made solutions for every vegetable
Hans van Maurik, Fresh Goods Handler:
"Sous-vide cooked beets gaining traction in the fresh produce trade"
Fredonia grape facility revived to support growers
Industrie Montali
The impact of tariffs on the competitiveness of European companies
Ukraine expands niche fruit crops despite war and climate change
Tahiti lime prices rise as processing demand grows
Foodservice potato volume down 1.6% as value rises 2.4%
Uwe Sakowski on the takeover and formation of Weco-Rogge Fruchthandels GmbH:
"We are aiming to expand the existing cutting operations"
Egyptian fresh green bean exports keep decreasing in favor of frozen beans
Plant points added to packaging to promote diverse diets
Avocado oil plant turns farm waste into value in Western Australia
ITC hosts dried fruit seminar in Kyrgyzstan with focus on EU exports
Colombia grows sweet potato exports to Europe
Ideal for the H&R and big retail channels
Two new clementine juice mixes now available
Carrot fries make their debut
Taiwan announces support package after U.S. delays tariffs
CABI and Fiji explore collaboration on agriculture and biodiversity protection
Christo Nortjé – Paragon Agri (Pty) Ltd, Blydeverwacht Farm
The enduring appeal of pomegranates
OrganicTank
No more rotting bell pepper stench in the trash can
Frédéric Lerouge sees growing need to tackle fruit waste
"Investment enables processing of surplus fruit from growers"
U.S. tariffs shift apple juice trade to Turkey and EU
Ukraine registers new potato variety for industrial processing
Costa Rican pineapple prices rise as juice demand tightens supply
Vietnam boosts U.S. agricultural imports after tariff cuts
Cold and rain delay tomato planting operations
Uzbekistan launches national support program for lemon growers
Laura Grostieta Rodríguez, Grosla:
"We developed the idea of freezing the product due to the logistical problems associated with exporting fresh avocado"
Rinke Robbers, De Terp Squashpackers
BBQ pumpkin slices added to the range
Orange juice prices drop on strong Brazil crop forecast
Olivier Magaud, Solema
"We operate in a market full of contradictions!"
Joris van der Lee, Agroplant, about the importance of proprietary varieties:
"A good variety offers growth potential"
Switzerland:
"We process around 25,000 to 30,000 tons of organic vegetables here every year"
Alba Soler, marketing and communication director of Iberian Premium Fruits:
"Consumers are wasting less and buying smaller, higher-quality formats"
Processing facility for frozen vegetables offered for sale in Poland
Brazilian orange juice exporters face new U.S. tariffs
India recognises Nepali lab for fresh produce export testing
Central Asia and European Union's ongoing cooperation in the agricultural sector
DV Fresh turns 25
"We don't have to invent vegetables anymore, but we must be innovative about putting them together"
Automation via optimization
Organic avocado oil stars in three new organic salad kits
Mateusz Maćkowski, Global Onions:
"I want to place optical graders at 100 Polish peeling plants in the coming years"
Fresh offerings to be showcased in Montreal
Sweet potato snack deliveries begin after production upgrade
Jordi Cruz, from Agricrumo:
"Small pineapples are being absorbed by the juice industry, which pays better than the fresh market"
A disappointing campaign lasting only 45 days
Packaged produce top of mind in Montreal
HAK Fresh
Grilled and roasted vegetables: Convenience products for the food service sector
Greenyard and Gelagri plan frozen vegetable partnership in Brittany
FAO to help boost Bangladesh farm exports to China
South Korea to monitor crop prices after wildfire damage
China-ASEAN fruit hub processes over 5.7 million tons of produce
Steamable sides will be front and center
California supports Florida orange juice supply amid challenges
Italian company Azienda Travaglini Angelico
"The wise farmer looks to the future with an eye to the errors of the past"
Carota Novella di Ispica PGI
An ever more sustainable carrot
Interview with Antonio Moscato of Sicilian Passion: The evolution of a company
Passion fruit puree conquers the H&R channel
Marianna D'Auria of Conserve Dama (Italy)
Ancient traditions preserved in jars
Romanian entrepreneurs build berry processing facility in Hunedoara
Huaping County boosts mango industry with quality and branding
New broccoli slaw to be unveiled
Kronen reports revenue growth and expands food processing technology
Bollo Natural Fruit enters the convenience sector with the acquisition of Cortijo Cuevas
Expansion from fresh into frozen products as well as snack category
Ashleigh Einhorn - Carara Agro Processing
"Carara Agro Processing sets the benchmark for quality in uncertain market conditions"
Zabaikalsk customs adopts frozen fruit imports from China
Georgia's agricultural exports grew by 17% in 2024, trade imbalance persists
Mushrooms get versatile as value-added item
Less fresh and sundried tomatoes to be expected from Tunisia
Mauro Mastrototaro
"Biodiversity - a fundamental ally for field crops"
Peru to supply 600 tons of native potatoes to snack industry
Pablo Ballestero, Sema Foods:
Frozen carrots, an opportunity to diversify in the global market
Coconut shortage forces layoffs at two processing firms in Indonesia
Stefania Montali, marketing manager and owner of Industrie Montali
"Private label growth supports orders for our products"
Peru exported 3,000 tons of artichokes in February
European potato prices stabilize after recent decline
PUURgroenten:
"Artisanal business in a dynamic market"
Azienda Agricola Patea (Calabria, Italy)
Aloe and bergamot juices are the newest additions to the range
Chopped salad kits line extends with three new flavors
Azienda Agricola Arcoria (Sicily, Italy)
Citrus plants abnormally out of phase versus normal phenological stages
Peru explores growth in frozen blueberries amid production challenges
Sweet potato factory closure hits farmers in Migori County
New berry processor launches in Rivne, Ukraine
Manipur signs tech deal to boost value addition for local citrus fruits
Drying technology plays active role in adding value to produce
Avocana Oil, the first avocado oil produced in the Dominican Republic
"We saw an opportunity to turn discarded avocados into a valuable product"
California company acquires former Del Monte plant near Hanford
Andrea Ferrarini, of Bio Ferrarini:
"With the right information, consumers can make informed choices"
Vitasafe on the growing market for fresh, ready-to-eat fruit salads, and fruit
"Strong growth in German food retailing, expansion into the discount sector expected"
Agrisicilia
"In a competitive market, we stand out thanks to our wide product range"
New flavors extend chopped salad kit line
Martin Reynolds – Cape Dried Fruit
Dried fruit industry turns a corner after Covid
New $425M potato processing plant planned for Wimmera hub, Australia
Premium lemon and lime juice line expands
Plant to help stabilize apricot prices
Fruit processing facility to open in Bokonbaevo, Kyrgyzstan
Noida airport project to boost fruit processing and exports
The Kartause Ittingen Foundation produces apple rings with Kronen processing technology
Three key sectors attract investment in fresh produce processing machinery in the Middle East
Kazakhstan takes steps to develop its onion processing industry
Princess Astrid inaugurates Agristo's new fries production line in India
Regenerative farming efforts expand in potato production
$90M investment to expand French fries production in Bijnor
Onion processing plant planned in Zhetysu
Phase II of Roastables Kits to launch at SEPC Show
B&G Foods reports lower sales and impairment charges for Q4 2024
Giannina Manfellotto, owner of TerraViva
The H&R sector focuses on high-end processed products to attract demanding consumers
Chile to start shipping frozen fruit to Indonesia
Tropicana struggles as Florida's orange crisis deepens
TV viewers criticize cooking show for frozen vegetables
Unijus
Fruit juice consumption declines as soft drinks and energy drinks surge
40 Mt of the french fries are packed every hour
Roelf Nagel – Allways Fresh
After deluge, quick rise in tomato prices will circle out to all veg lines
Brazil's 2024/25 orange crop forecast up 3.4% despite 27.4% drop from previous season
Ortogel and Citrus-Gel
Two processing companies suspend withdrawal of citrus fruits below quality agreements
Kiss of French: french fry-inspired lip balm
Suspects throw canned vegetables at police during high-speed chase
Reviving the processing industry in Ukraine: the experience of Artika-Bio
India's food processing sector drives economic growth amid rising demand and export opportunities
The New Tidbits from Italy
"In a world that threatens their survival, district markets are a sustainable reality"
Warnez on Gulfood 2025
"Demand for frozen food in the UAE is on the rise"
Piura farmers protest falling lime prices amid agribusiness control and water crisis
Kyrgyzstan’s veg exports grew by 15%, while fruit and nut exports declined in 2024
"More and more consumers are looking for natural and functional options such as exotic fruits"
U.S. potato chip prices up 50% in a decade as climate change impacts crops
North Ossetia and Belarus explore agricultural partnership in fruit and vegetable production
