IFG wins “landmark” IP case in China
Global table grape breeder International Fruit Genetics (IFG) has announced that a plant variety infringement case in Yunnan, China, has concluded in its favour. The infringement involved IFG’s

Russia: Sticky traps installed in greenhouses of the Udmurtia area to monitor pest population
June 2023, the Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Kirov Region, the Udmurt Republic, and the Perm Territory installed 780 sticky traps in the greenhouses of JSC TK Zavyalovsky, LLC DCC,

GPG signs raspberry deal for Mexico
UK-based IP company Global Plant Genetics has recently extended its representation of the raspberry varieties from James Hutton Ltd. This was by way of taking on the territories of Mexico and

GPG signs raspberry deal for Mexico
Global Plant Genetics (GPG), the UK-based IP company, has recently extended its representation of the raspberry varieties from James Hutton by taking on the territories of Mexico and Guatemala for

Import Promotion Desk: Virtual matchmaking - New partners for fresh fruit & vegetables

Fri-El-Green House innovates the tomato chain in high-tech greenhouses
To get a glimpse of what the agriculture of the future will be like, you have to go to Ostellato in the province of Ferrara and enter the hydroponic greenhouses of Fri-El-Green House, a company

#Repartofresh. Iper la spesa (Maiorana Maggiorino): the growth of the IV gamma
In Iper la spesa outlets, a Maiorana Maggiorino (Consorzio C3) sign operating in the Nielsen 3 area, fruit and vegetables are always positioned at the entrance to the point of sale. A choice

Almaverde Bio inaugurates the 50th dedicated island
Island number 50 signed Almaverde Bio opens in one of the largest and best known fruit and vegetable display areas in Italy, at the Ipercoop le Mura in Ferrara. The Island is characterised by an

New Zealand red pear PiqaBoo® gently combines Chinese, Japanese and European pear characteristics
The new season of PiqaBoo® pear imported from New Zealand has recently arrived in China and is selling well on the market. PiqaBoo® (variety name "PremP009") is a new IP pear variety bred by the

Dole and Gros award the most beautiful display of premium bananas
The fifth photographic competition organised and promoted by Dole Italia and GROS took place from 31 March to 10 April 2023, during which the shops of the Romano Supermarket Group in the Lazio

Smart integrated management solutions for farmers and advisors
It aims to stimulate the flow of knowledge in regional AKIS (Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems) across the EU and connect them on the innovative potential of advanced methodologies for

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 17 April
The pea campaign started with medium-high volumes. The May 1st holiday is expected to give a new impetus to broad beans. Decidedly lower asparagus prices with the start of the asparagus harvest

Bumblebee pollination improves strawberry shelf-life, research shows
The benefits of bumblebee pollination of strawberry crops are well known in terms of their improvements to yield and quality, but research also demonstrates advantages for the fruit’s

Bumblebees overcome pollination challenges of outdoor crops
Pollinating outdoor crops, such as orchard fruits and blueberries, can be challenging for a host of reasons, says Biobest IPM and Pollination Specialist - Spiros Kavouras. By employing bumblebees,

Strategic partnership sees New Zealand's Sassy and Posh apples year-round in China
As the first container of new season New Zealand Sassy™ touches down at the Guangzhou Port, Global License holders, Next Generation Apples (NGA), has announced a Strategic agreement with

Fresón de Palos is committed to biological control of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
Fresón de Palos, the largest strawberry producer in Europe, has decided to increase the area of strawberry and berry production in which Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies are applied.

Magic Star to shine bright
Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) has announced an agreement with Dutch group Fresh Forward to become the exclusive US propagation and commercialisation manager for the US plant patented

Weed control methods
In orchards and plantations managed according to the principles of integrated production (IP), selected herbicides with relatively high environmental safety have been allowed for use, adopting

Chokeberry Poland - on the challenges facing the industry and the national growers' organisation
On 20 February, a training course on Integrated Plant Production was held in Warka at the headquarters of Fresh Mazovia for the National Association of Chokeberry Growers "Aronia Polska".For

Supermarkets and suppliers raise awareness of forced labour risk
A not-for-profit organisation called Stronger Together has produced a short film that draws attention to the issue of forced labour in Spain. The episode was funded by major European supermarkets

New patisserie packaging for Cassatelle Siciliane oranges
Cassatelle Siciliane, the brand for Tarocco Lempso and Ippolito blood oranges, is back on shelves in Italy and some European countries as of today. This year, it comes in a special packaging.

New dragon fruit varieties set to enter the global marketplace

Bambini (Dole): 'Sports sponsorship increases brand recognition'
At Fruit Logistica Cristina Bambini, Dole's marketing manager, explains the brand strategy for 2023. "2022 was a busy year: in June last year we carried out a survey conducted by Ipsos on a sample

Citrus fruit - high prices and lower purchasing power
“We commercialize various types of citrus fruits to cover a wide commercial calendar. Our fruits are obtained from approximately thirty hectares, fifteen of which owned by us. The total