CIV, strawberry and apple varietal innovation at Macfrut
President Mauro Grossi: "CIV at the International Exhibition of Nursery Gardening and Varietal Innovation in Rimini to present the fruit of the Apple and Strawberry Genetic Improvement Research

Dr Margareta Büning-Fesel becomes new President of the BLE
The Administrative Council of the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) welcomed the proposal by Federal Minister Cem Özdemir to appoint Dr Margareta Büning-Fesel as the new President of

"Since Spain joined the EEC, its citrus production and exports have doubled"
The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) -the association that brings together private companies, business groups and producer organizations- has recently commemorated having been at the "service of

Turkish tomato export quota to Russian Federation increased by 150,000 tons
After the plane crisis with Russia, the export of tomatoes, which was first banned to Russia and then subject to a quota, was increased by 150,000 tons with the latest agreement. As a result of

The Citrus Management Committee celebrates its 50th anniversary
The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) - the association that brings together private companies, business groups and growers' organisations - this morning commemorated half a century of service to

Macfrut, all set for the fair of records
A day to go down in history for Macfrut, but more generally for Italian fruit and vegetables, today, Tuesday 2 May. The occasion is the special visit of the President of the Italian Republic,

Summer fruit is in full swing, the first nectarines in Rimini
After the arrival of the first peaches (click here to read the article), it is now the turn of the Spanish nectarines, which have already been available at the Rimini market since last week, at

Second closure of channels in Catalonia
The total closure for irrigation of the Segarra-Garrigues Canal (Lleida) last Saturday, 29 April, affects some 2,000 farmers, who, faced with "an unprecedented situation" of lack of water, have

Cso Italy, alongside the industry for 25 years
In the elegant Ridotto of Ferrara's Teatro Comunale, packed to capacity, CSO Italy, with president Paolo Bruni, director Elisa Macchie and the entire staff, celebrated its 25th anniversary a few

Ian LeMay to lead California Table Grape Commission
Ian LeMay will succeed Kathleen Nave as president and chief executive of the California Table Grape Commission. The leadership change will take place in 2025, following Nave’s retirement. LeMay

Thomas Herkenrath confirmed unanimously as president
"In recent years, the association has proven that it can react quickly and comprehensively to current developments. The high degree of self-sufficiency of the potato in Germany is an asset worth

Chile and New Zealand seek closer fruit ties
A Chilean trade mission led by Asoex president Iván Marambio visited New Zealand this month to learn more about its fruit production and export processes and forge a closer collaboration between

Cermac - agreement with berry producers from Kyrgyzstan
Over the past few weeks, the President of the Cermac consortium Enrico Turoni signed a cooperation agreement with the Association of Berry Growers from Kyrgyzstan, represented by President Tilek

A scandal is brewing in Poland over fruits from Ukraine
A scandal is brewing in Poland over fruits from Ukraine. Many companies have filled their refrigeration chambers with Ukrainian produce. The president of the Association of Polish Fruit Producers,

Boost for Chilean fruit exports to northwest China and Asia
Asoex and China’s Dalian Municipal Bureau of Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the construction of the Chile-Dalian fruit import corridor. The project aims to provide

Aop Viva, the presidency passes to Mirco Zanotti
The General Assembly of the members of the AOP Gruppo VI.VA. was held a few days ago. Visione Valore Soc. Coop. and was the occasion of the renewal of the members of the Board of Directors with

HelloFresh reached an all time high quarterly revenue in Q1 2023
Ahold Delhaize announces the appointment of Boudewijn van Nieuwenhuijzen as Brand President Super Indo Ahold Delhaize announced that Boudewijn van Nieuwenhuijzen will be appointed Brand President

Table tomato prices remain high
The prices of Sicilian greenhouse vegetables continue to remain rather high, but only when it comes to table tomatoes. A small tour taken with Giuseppe Zarba, president of the dealers of the

Macfrut foreign exhibitors account for 38% of total number
Macfrut is less than a week away, and that is more than enough time to find out what the expectations are for the event, which will have a very special preview. On 2 May, the President of the

President Ramaphosa/South Africa: Criticism of EU for protectionist restrictions on citrus exports
President Ramaphosa was responding to a direct request from the South African citrus industry for support in the industry's objection to the introduction of new cold storage regulations for citrus

HelloFresh osiągnął najwyższy kwartalny przychód w I kwartale 2023 r.
Ahold Delhaize ogłasza powołanie Boudewijn van Nieuwenhuijzen na stanowisko Brand President Super Indo Ahold Delhaize ogłosił, że Boudewijn van Nieuwenhuijzen zostanie mianowany Brand

Food Association confirms President René Püchner in office
René Püchner, Managing Director of Capri-Sun Vertriebs GmbH, Capri Sun Austria GmbH and Oppo Brothers GmbH, was confirmed in his honorary office at the General Assembly of the German Food

Mazzarrone grapes: the crisis leads to seedless varieties
Sicily's table grape segment is starting to get ready for the next season, and so is the area protected by the PGI mark. Fruits are growing and millerandage has started. However, after a terrible

NFU marathon team raises £30k for Farm Africa
A team of NFU runners has raised more than £30,000 for Farm Africa by completing the London Marathon this month, with donations going to support farmers in East Africa. The team of farming