Assomela meets GLOBALG.A.P, exchange of ideas with apple growers
In the past few days, Assomela, the Italian association of apple producers, hosted the top management of FoodPLUS GmbH, Elmé Coetzer-Boersma (Managing Director) Heidi Gremminger (Coordinator of

Assomela meets GLOBALG.A.P, exchange of ideas with apple growers
In the past few days, Assomela, the Italian association of apple producers, hosted the top management of FoodPLUS GmbH, Elmé Coetzer-Boersma (Managing Director) Heidi Gremminger (Coordinator of

VOG apples are increasingly going international
This year, Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have been added to the more than 75 export destinations of the VOG consortium, that produces 500,000 tons of apples per year in South Tyrol,

Storms and hailstorms in the Tyrol. Damage to 500 ha of crops
A storm front with storms, hail and rain passed through Austria last Tuesday. In the Tyrol there was severe damage to agriculture throughout the area..More. Go to the article

VOG apples land in Latin America
VOG apples are becoming increasingly international: this year Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have joined the more than seventy-five export destinations of the Consortium, which

Small fruits from South Tyrol available on markets throughout Italy
Compared to apples, they represent a niche, but South Tyrolean small fruits commercialized by Asta Frutta are gaining in popularity, as confirmed by Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto

Austria: Downpours and hailstorms in the Tyrol and Salzburg regions
The southern Austrian region and the border region with Italy were hit by violent storms accompanied by heavy rain and hail since Wednesday evening. Streets turned into torrents, water flooded

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

Fewer apples exported from South Tyrol to Egypt
The South Tyrolean apple industry is now preparing for the final phase of the 2022/23 marketing season. "We had a relatively small yield overall, which is why some varieties will be cleared

"With our organic apricot, we are at world championship levels"
Brothers Michael and Christoph Simon are currently establishing an organic orchard in Mollram with 10,000 fruit trees, 5,000 of which are apricot trees. "Of course, we looked at similar projects

'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

Experimental Centre Laimburg/Free University of Bolzano: Laboratory for NMR spectroscopy inaugurated
The Laimburg Experimental Centre and the Free University of Bolzano organised the first scientific symposium on NMR spectroscopy in South Tyrol. On this occasion, the new laboratory for NMR

Vog unveils new variety folder highlighting flavours of Marlene
Vog, the South Tyrolean Consortium of apples, has unveiled the latest stage of its new marketing concept for the apple category. The new variety folder celebrates the different aromas and flavours

Good flowering period for Italian apples point to high availability in coming season
VOG is looking ahead to the 2023/2024 apple season. At MacFrut held in Italy, the Consortium outlined its next strategies based on the four elements of the Home of apples structure: origin,

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

Kaufland: More organic for everyone with K-Bio
Whoever reaches for a product of the own brand K-Bio at Kaufland is now increasingly holding a genuine Bioland product in their hands. Customers can easily recognise them by the Bioland trademark.

This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Flanders, Italy, Fresh Convenience
Springtime is ... apple time! While more and more splashes of red strawberry colour are appearing on the shelves, the European apple industry is far from finished. We talked to Hannes Tauber,

Experimental Centre Laimburg/Free University of Bolzano: Promoting food from the mountain area
Today more than ever, South Tyrolean mountain agriculture faces the challenge of producing food that stands out on the market for its quality and is characterised by a guarantee of regional

Strawberries, cherries and apricots: new resources for mountain agriculture
Now more than ever before, mountain agriculture in South Tyrol is faced with the challenge of producing foodstuffs that stand out on the market thanks to their quality and the guarantee of

Last weeks to enjoy yello, the apple with the exotic aroma
And that is why we are proud to offer it to the market." The intense yellow color, the crisp texture and the unique flavor have made yello a favorite among those who appreciate quality and

yello® conquers discerning consumers
The exotic aroma, an inviting, intensely yellow colour and a fine, crisp pulp: with these characteristics, the yello® apple has conquered its public, who will be able to find it on the markets

Yello®, the yellow apple for true connoisseurs
yello® is an apple for true connoisseurs, which from the foothills of the Hida Mountains, also known as the "Japanese Alps", has reached the valleys of South Tyrol - South Tyrol thanks to the

Cosmic Crisp, new season starts with sprint
The new season of Cosmic Crisp® has begun, with the South Tyrolean consortia VOG and VIP engaged in marketing in Italy, Spain, Germany and other European countries. Thanks to the entry into

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

Cosmic Crisp® available - volumes for 2023 to increase
The starting signal for this year's marketing of Cosmic Crisp® was recently given in Europe. The branded apple is intended for the premium segment and is exclusively marketed on the European