Alce Nero launches a new frozen line, Passati Rustici Biologici
Alce Nero expands the frozene range by launching Passati Rustici Biologici Surgelati. Vegetable, source of protein and rich in fibre, an innovative, healthy and tasty product; convenience, ready

Uzbekistan: Agency for Quarantine and Plant Protection denies information about viruses that threaten tomatoes
The Agency for Quarantine and Plant Protection has denied information about dangerous viruses in tomatoes in Uzbekistan. Negotiations on the matter were held between the quarantine services of

Fruit and vegetable foreman, a dying figure
How can the management of the fruit and vegetable department change in the future if the 'old' figure of the department manager, the one who knows the trade, trains new colleagues daily in the

What will Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and others lose from the ban on imports from Ukraine?
At the end of last week, Poland quite unexpectedly introduced a temporary ban on the imports and transit of Ukrainian agricultural products, and Hungary and Slovakia joined it a few days later.

South African avocados close in on China access
The South African avocado industry completed some of the final steps required to export avocados to China and industry sources believe access is on the horizon. The industry welcomed the virtual

'Breaking up the turf: excellent results for brown spot'
Brown spot blight (Stemphylium vesicarium) has severely tested pear growers in Northern Italy in recent years, causing extensive damage (with losses in some plants of close to 80-90%) especially

Lotte Mart plans to package their tomatoes in 100% recycled plastic containers
UK: Asda signs up to the global LEAF Marque Environmental Assurance System, to help deliver its sustainable sourcing commitments Asda has begun to roll out LEAF Marque certification across its UK

Orsero, snacks and orange juice now also in Autogrill
The partnership between F.lli Orsero and Autogrill has been renewed, thanks to which for the fourth consecutive year the brand's Extra Premium fruit will be available in almost 200 Autogrill

Apulian apricots make their debut in wholesale markets
Although the unstable weather of the last few weeks does not suggest summer, inevitably, the summer season is just around the corner and the first fruits of the season are beginning to appear at

Moldovan farmers are advised to protect walnut orchards from diseases
April precipitation added moisture to the soil on farms but also affected the plantations of early walnut varieties, which had already formed fruit buds. To protect the future harvest of early

"All the retail promotions means chicory sales are running like crazy"
Dutch chicory demand is currently unusually high. "All supermarkets are having promotions simultaneously, so sales are running like crazy," says Dennis Blankendaal of Frysk Witlof. "The local and

How are imported citrus shipments looking?
With the Northern Hemisphere citrus season ending and the Southern Hemisphere season beginning, shipments of citrus are arriving steadily. Lemons: “The first week of April, RSA (South Africa)

Frustration grows over citrus situation
The South African citrus industry is continuing its letter writing campaign to the government as it looks to stave off the effects of new EU regulations on the country’s orange export sector

Trends in agronomic management in D'Agen plum production
Pablo Campino, member of the Chileprunes Technical Committee and head of the Pacific Nut Company's D'Agen Plum Programme, refers to six major issues that must be addressed in order to achieve what

Hass is the most produced variety in Morocco, Lamb Hass is progressing rapidly
Despite a drop in production at the beginning of the season, the avocado sector in Morocco ended on a positive note, with volumes almost beating the historical record, and a total production of

Moldovan farmers are advised to protect walnut orchards from diseases
April precipitation added moisture to the soil on farms but also affected the plantations of early walnut varieties, which had already formed fruit buds. To protect the future harvest of early

Japanese market interested in Limone Costa Tramontana products
“This spring in Sicily is being characterized by the interest of the Japanese market for the lemon groves on the eastern part of the island. Thanks to the collaboration between Agrumi-Gel and