New genomic techniques, the EU opens up
The European Commission has finally presented a new proposal for a regulation on plant breeding. "This is a long-awaited initiative, for which we have been lobbying in the European Parliament for

'VOG, our communication is like an orchestra'
Are apples really just fruits? Not for VOG, the consortium of South Tyrolean fruit and vegetable cooperatives based in Terlano (Bolzano), which over the years has specialised in promoting the

Start of season for local vegetables at SPAR
Radishes and young onions are now being harvested from Tyrolean farmers. Salads will follow soon According to SPAR, the decades-long partnership with the farmers guarantees the smooth and speedy

Market prices only slightly above last year's level
The asparagus harvest in the South Tyrolean asparagus stronghold of Terlan has officially begun this week. However, it will probably be another week before the Terlan asparagus finds its way to

This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Flanders, South Tyrol and bananas
The Belgian participation at this year's fair was larger than ever before in the history of FRUIT LOGISTICA. Organised by Flanders' agricultural marketing bureau VLAM, the show included a total of