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"We expect significant growth in the consumption of pigmented oranges"

1 week ago | freshplaza.com | Joel Pitarch

Consumer interest in pigmented citrus fruits has been growing in recent years, and their consumption is expected to increase in the future, especially if evidence is found of outstanding health benefits in the case of pink citrus fruits due to their lycopene content. Could the development of new varieties providing organoleptic and nutritional value give a boost to the declining consumption of oranges?
A look at the fresh produce offerings of Montreal’s ethnic and discount stores

1 week ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Last week, CPMA organized a Retail Tour to a number of grocery stores in and around Montreal. One bus took attendees to 'regular' stores while the other bus visited a number of ethnic stores as well as a discounter. This article summarizes the ethnic tour. Adonis – a Mediterranean bannerThe first stop was Adonis, a Mediterranean banner founded in 1979 by two Lebanese brothers and a friend. In 2011, Metro acquired a majority stake of 55 percent, and the chain continues to grow and expand.
Sunny weather accelerates strawberry season: 'Everything is going fast'

1 week ago | freshplaza.com | Thijmen Tiersma

Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has received approval to develop a residential park for international employees. Yet owner Jan van Genderen still finds the greatest joy in being in the greenhouse.
Photo report CPMA Montreal

1 week ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Last week, from April 8-10, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) organized their annual convention and trade show. This year, it was Montreal's turn. More than 325 companies exhibited on a sold-out trade show floor and CPMA's 100th anniversary made the event extra special. "It was great connecting with our friends in Canada," says Danelle Huber of CMI Orchards.
Summary of Montreal’s final trade show day

1 week ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

Yesterday, April 10, CPMA exhibitors and attendees came back to the trade show floor one more time before the doors closed at 4:30 pm. Exhibitors were content, but consistently shared it was less busy compared to the first day. While this is not uncommon, this year, many members of the produce industry were busier than usual due to Viva Fresh's trade show following right after CPMA's event. A share of attendees left the trade show early to fly to Houston, TX.
Lively first day at CPMA Montreal

2 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Marieke Hemmes

CPMA's Annual Convention and Trade Show kicked off in Montreal yesterday, April 9. It's the organization's 100th anniversary, making this year's event extra special. The conference center, The Palais des congrès, is located at the north end of Old Montreal with hotels and restaurants all being in walking distance. Not all attendees were prepared to walk the cold weather and snow, forcing some to go out and buy winter jackets.
"Crunchy red radish with just the right amount of leaf year-round"

2 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Thijmen Tiersma

There's no mistaking it: on Monday morning, in a greenhouse along Boomaweg in Monster, a group of people in green sweaters can be seen gathered around a low-growing crop. These individuals are from Hazera Seeds, and the crop is radish, grown in the greenhouse. As a market leader in this expanding global segment, the breeding company aims to maintain its leadership position. Continuing to develop, together with growers, is the motto.
"We can't expect consumers to adapt to us, we have to adapt to the consumer"

3 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Joel Pitarch

According to various market studies, there is a downward trend in the consumption of fresh fruit, especially among the younger generations, who are mostly seeking convenience. The pre-prepared convenience food sector aims to cater to this trend and create new consumption habits.
“Imagine harvesting your coffee on-site and sipping it minutes later”

3 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Rebekka Boekhout

"Nobody wants to go in and see lettuce. Lettuce is lettuce, but coffee is an experience. It's fruit, it's cherries, it's color, it's travel, it's culture. It's a story. And if we can get people through the door with that story, we can show them what this kind of farming is truly capable of," says T.Shane Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of Big Guns Coffee and Farm.
Photo report of Fruitnet Citrus Congress in Valencia

3 weeks ago | freshplaza.com | Joel Pitarch

The first day of the Fruitnet Citrus Congress took place on March 25 in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, five months after the region was hit by the worst floods in decades, which made it necessary to postpone the event initially planned for the beginning of November.