Joinfruit signs marketing agreement for ramassin
After two years of fruitful collaboration, the O.P. Joinfruit of Verzuolo and the Ramassin del Monviso- Valle Bronda Consortium have just signed a new commercial agreement for the promotion and

Joinfruit signs marketing agreement for ramassin
After two years of fruitful collaboration, the O.P. Joinfruit of Verzuolo and the Ramassin del Monviso- Valle Bronda Consortium have just signed a new commercial agreement for the promotion and

AgroFresh beefs up post-harvest portfolio with Tessara acquisition
AgroFresh Solutions has acquired post-harvest solutions provider Tessara from global investment firm Carlyle. The deal, which remains subject to clearance by the South Africa competition

Potatoes, framework agreement signed for Emilia Romagna
The producers' association AgriPat, the agricultural marketing cooperatives Apofruit Italia, Cico, Patfrut, the traders, Baschieri Rino s.r.l., Fuitem & Orsini Fruttaexport s.r.l., Leonesi s.r.l,

SanLucar bets on premium papaya grown in the Canary Islands
The delicious papayas of the 'Sweet Sense' variety are characterised above all by their natural, tree-ripened sweetness. The juicy, firm, orange-coloured flesh is soft and has an excellent

Papaya from the Canary Islands: the new exotic from SanLucar
SanLucar has added a new product to its range for tropical fruit lovers: the papaya, a product that the brand now sells in retail outlets in Germany and Austria. The delicious papayas of the

SanLucar adds Canary Island papayas to tropicals line-up
SanLucar has introduced papayas grown in the Canary Islands to its expanding range of fresh produce. Consumers in Germany and Austria can now buy tree-ripened Sweet Sense papayas, characterised by

US investor puts in takeover bid - valuing Costa Group at $1.6 billion
Yesterday, Australia’s Costa Group said it would give US private equity Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP) access to its books after a A$1.39 billion ($927.41 million) indicative offer for shares it

Washington State University has officially released its new apple cultivar WA 64
WA 64 is an attractive pink blushed apple with outstanding eating quality, being both firm and tasty. WA 64 is a Washington State University (WSU) apple release that originated from a cross

FEDEMCO and Interfresa sign an agreement to promote circular economy
The Spanish federation of wooden packaging and its components, FEDEMCO, and the Andalusian strawberry interprofessional association, Interfresa, have signed a new collaboration agreement. The

First steps towards a future quality label for Huelva soft fruits
This initiative, which arose at the meeting held on 6 June by the councillor, Carmen Crespo, and the president of Interprofesional, José Luis García-Palacios Álvarez, is part of the agreement

First trial shipment of Australian avocados lands in India
Australian avocado grower and exporter The Avolution was central in this delivery. The firm’s CEO Antony Allen said, “Australia will send 10 trial shipments over the next month to verify the

Meléndez sponsors the Aecoc fruit and vegetables congress
Patatas Mélendez set up a spectacular tasting counter in the garden area next to the Valencia Conference Centre, where the event was held. During the evening cocktail, the firm offered a tasting

[Announcement] Sale of Krebeck ADS-80/1-2 dosing line
To sell a dosing line from the German Company Krebeck ADS-80/1-2 dedicated to blueberry fruit. The set includes two belt conveyors and a turntable with two scales. The unit in perfect condition

Peruvian banana exports approaching 93,000 tons so far in 2023
This past week, Peruvian banana exports have fallen to the lowest level recorded not only this year, but also in 2022. According to data shared by the consultancy firm Fresh Fruit, "Peru exported

Piotr Müller: Revolving loans for soft fruit buying companies will soon come into effect
The proposal has been adopted by the Council of Ministers by circulation and will enter into force any moment now, said government spokesman Piotr Müller when asked about the regulation on

Buyers and fruit buying companies will get help in the form of loans
We are working on a regulation on working capital credits for companies buying grain and soft fruit from Polish farmers: up to PLN 40 million at 2 percent for 18 months; the rest will be

Prime Minister approves credit proposal for soft fruit buying companies
The Prime Minister has approved a proposal for a new credit line for companies buying grain as well as so-called soft fruits from Polish farmers, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

Loans for fruit buyers and companies. New idea from the government
We are working on a regulation on working capital credits for companies buying grain and soft fruit from Polish farmers: up to PLN 40 million at 2 percent for 18 months; the rest will be

The Haut-Poitou melon launches 2023 season and celebrates 25th anniversary of PGI
“With its yellow rind, its firm, juicy and fragrant orange flesh, well-developed aroma and deliciously sweet taste,” the Haut-Poitou melon PGI is celebrating the 25 years of its label. Spread

Fepex signs agreement with Garrigues law firm
The Spanish Federation of Associations of Fruit, Vegetable, Flower and Live Plants Exporters (FEPEX) and the law firm Garrigues have signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of providing the

Zucchiolo: the new vegetable that chefs are looking at
It has a thin, firm skin like a cucumber, and a pleasant, mild taste like a courgette. But its appearance is reminiscent of a pumpkin. Do you know what it is? It's called Zucchiolo, a mix between

The Union highlights its commitment to the SDGs
La Unión, a leading company in the fruit and vegetable sector, has joined in the celebration of World Recycling Day by highlighting its main projects linked to recycling and waste reduction,

Chitosan-based avocado coating might improve shelf life

Fresh Del Monte invests in plant-based food firm
Fresh Del Monte, Inc., a vertically integrated producer, distributor and marketer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and Vertage Inc., a chef-founded company producing foods made without