Discovering the cherry supply chains with La Grande Bellezza Italiana
In the second instalment of the #freshtalks series, after talking about radicchios, we explore the cherry supply chain with Chiara Gaiardoni, saleswoman for La Grande Bellezza Italiana. They are

NFU warns: Loss of parallel imports could cost sector '£10 million pounds'
Although parallel trade permits have allowed plant protection products to be imported into the UK, based on regulatory assessment work done in another EU country, sales of parallel products will

Beijing might be 'internationalizing’ cross-strait trade
On April 12, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it had opened an investigation into tariffs and other unilateral restrictions on 2,455 Chinese items banned by Taiwan, including

Late start and concise season expected for California organic blueberries
While the recent California rains have partly pushed back the start of the organic blueberry season in the state, that may just be a good thing. “We’re probably 10 days to two weeks away from

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ORANGES
The global orange trade currently faces various challenges across the different markets. In the Netherlands, importers believe the cold weather in Northern Europe may be beneficial for citrus

This summer promises to be challenging for Ukrainian fruit consumers
Ukraine cannot avoid the influence of external factors on the cost of fruits in the country. This summer promises to be challenging for Ukrainian fruit consumers. As a result of Russia's

GfK Consumer Index: Sales development O+G and potatoes no longer lag behind the overall market
For the first time in quite some time, the development of sales of fresh fruit/vegetables/potatoes in March 2023 did not lag behind the market as a whole, but was even above average at plus twelve

RAJA at LogiMAT 2023
The LogiMAT international trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management took place in Stuttgart from 25 to 27 April. The packaging expert RAJA presented itself there on two stands

Alegra Group looks forward to summer season with optimism
The Alegra Group at Macfrut 2023 will turn the spotlight on the upcoming summer campaign and bring new products in the wake of high quality and a high level of service to the Rimini Expo Centre,

Himachal Horti Department introduces six new mango varieties
The Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Department has introduced six new varieties of mangoes that can be cultivated in a high-density format. The project is part of the World Bank-sponsored Himachal

The Japanese grape variety named in honor of Mount Fuji
A cross between two species of the Vitis genus, Kyoho grapes are famous for their size, appearance, and exceptional flavor. As of 2017, the International Organization of Vine and Wine reported

Second International Africa Avocado Congress takes place on the 31st of May
The Avocado Society of Kenya has organized the second International Africa Avocado Congress, also known as Avocado Africa 2023, which will be held at Sarit Expo center Nairobi, Kenya, on 31st May

Packaging machines make fruit and vegetables more sustainable and digital
Ulma Packaging, present in Italy with its branch in Gragnano Trebbiense (PC), one of 23 in the group, will be present from 3 to 5 May at the trade fair of reference for professionals in the fruit

AMI: Weather-related supply shortage for broccoli
At the beginning of the year, a cold spell in the Spanish broccoli growing areas led to tight supplies and prices shot up. With improved weather conditions, the market eased in recent weeks. But

Spanish oranges have reached the highest prices at origin of the last 10 seasons
Spain's orange production has been reduced by 32% (-608,000 t) compared to the 2021/22 season and by 24% (-409,000 t) compared to the average. According to MAPA's Weekly Agricultural Price

Gardini (Agri2000): 'Fruit and vegetables need biosolutions'
Macfrut is just around the corner and, this year too, there will be plenty of space for biosolutions. On 4 May there will be the Biosolutions International Congress (click here for the brochure),

'Apricots: too many goods and not yet ready'
While Italian apricots have already made their debut on the markets of the Boot (click here to read more), the results are not always as expected. We talked about this with Dennis Boarin of Sover

Pests found on imported kiwis from Iran
At one of the bases in the Yekaterinburg region of the Russian Federation, seven tons of kiwi infected with the mulberry shield were discovered. The insect came from kiwis imported from Iran. The

BMEL: New Fertiliser Act - Protecting water and strengthening the polluter-pays principle
The Federal Government wants to shape fertiliser legislation in Germany in a targeted manner. The aim is to ensure that plants receive the nutrition they need, while at the same time promoting

Carbon credits and hazel: Terremerse focus at Macfrut
From 3 to 5 May, Terremerse will be at Macfrut in Rimini with its Fruit and Vegetable Sector and its O.P. (Hall D1 Stand 032). Within the framework of the fair, and more precisely in AREA MEETING