Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Asoex and Fedefruta to collaborate on industry challenges
Representatives of Chile’s fruit producer and exporter associations, Fedefruta and Asoex, have agreed to work together more closely for the benefit of the country’s fruit industry. The

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,

"Flemish agriculture has been written off before, but always rallies, thanks to strong foundation"
On Tuesday, May 24, prominent Flemish agriculture and horticulture figures gathered in Belgium. It was the Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Federation (VBT) and the Producer Organizations'

Waitrose coconut oil boosts Sri Lankan farmers
Waitrose is claiming a UK first by launching a new own-label, organic and Fairtrade coconut oil. The coconut oil has been produced by the Sonmic Organic and Natural Farmers’ Association (SONFA).

"For the sake of the entire apple industry, we hope that better years are now ahead for the time being"
As one of the founding members in 1994, the Recht company has actively shaped the development of Elbe Obst Vertriebsgesellschaft from the very beginning. Today, the family-owned company based in

Assomela opposes EU proposals for packaging ban
Italian apple producer association Assomela has criticised proposed EU regulation that would ban all fruit and vegetable packaging, except for products over 1.5kg, describing the measure as

Andalusia: Fewer early potatoes expected
In Andalusia, the harvest of the new early potatoes is starting these days in the provinces of Seville (largest producer), Córdoba and Cádiz. According to Asociafruit (Andalusian Association of

Spain imports 46% of its vegetables and 20% of its fruits from Morocco
According to the DBK Sector Observatory of INFORMA (Cesce subsidiary), in 2022, Spanish fruit and vegetable imports increased by 12.8%, reaching 3,523 million. 20% of the fruits and 46% of the

In-store Pinova, when the promoter is the producer
Ten days in selected Poli Group shops, the historic Trentino organised distribution group, to promote Val Venosta Pinova, the apple with the perfect mix of sweetness and acidity. This is the

Timing key to sustainability success, says Vanoirbeek
Luc Vanoirbeek, the general secretary of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT), shares his thoughts on the state of the industry in Belgium. With rising costs, low prices,

Climate change is one of the main concerns of Europe's fruit and vegetable regions
The Assembly of European Fruit and Vegetable Regions, AREFLH, representing 16 regions and 38 producer organizations from 10 European countries - including the Afrucat, Proexport, and Coexphal

German producer organizations rise to the challenges and live up to their responsibilities
Massively increased costs - insufficient compensation through higher sales prices at producer level: this is how the situation of the German fruit and vegetable industry can be summarized. At the

BVEO: German producer organisations for O+G face the challenges - technological progress essential
Massively increased costs - no sufficient compensation through higher sales prices at producer level: this is how the situation of the German fruit and vegetable industry can be summarised, as

BVEO: German producer organisations for O+G face the challenges and live up to their responsibility
Massively increased costs - no sufficient compensation through higher sales prices at producer level: this is how the situation of the German fruit and vegetable industry can be summarised, as

The weather takes its toll on the Spanish artichoke campaign
Spain is the world's second-largest producer of artichokes, behind only Italy, and Murcia leads its production by concentrating approximately 40% of the total national harvest, according to the

Eucofel approves roadmap for 2023
Fruits and Vegetables Europe, Eucofel, an organisation made up of producer and exporter associations from different member states, including FEPEX, held its annual assembly in Brussels on Tuesday,

Myanmar exports 50 tons of avocados to Malaysia
The Myanmar Avocado Producer and Exporter Association (MAPEA) says that avocados produced in Myanmar were being exported only to Malaysia under an MOU. In this avocado season, 50 tons of avocados

BVEO: Between cost pressure and weak demand - assessment of the fruit and vegetable market
After an immensely challenging year, the Federal Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations (BVEO) does not see any quick relief for farms in the current year. In particular, the

BVEO: Between cost pressure and weak demand - assessment of the O+G market
After an immensely challenging year, the Federal Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations (BVEO) does not see any quick relief for farms in the current year. In particular, the

Plums from South Africa: Small fruits of top quality
The industry is overcoming the challenges of the past thanks to enormous effortsIn the middle of the South African plum season, Jacques du Preez, General Manager for Trade and Markets at the

Appolonia is the first association of fruit producer groups in Poland
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Poland - another apple season is coming - what awaits fruit growers and how to prepare?
The activity of many industries in the current situation related to the global COVID-19 outbreak is put into question. The fruit and vegetable sector is no exception. Fruit growers faced many