"We are looking forward to speaking with growers and packers, learning about their businesses"
Hectre will be exhibiting at Hort Connections for the very first time and will be showcasing their Orchard Management and Fruit Sizing app. "We are looking forward to speaking with growers and

Bulgarian sweet cherries on domestic market
Recently, Bulgarian sweet cherry has appeared on the markets in Bulgaria, selling for no more than 5.11 euros per kilogram, while imported fruit is sold for 35.80 euros per kilogram. However,

'Great interest in our Succosi'
The fortieth edition of Macfrut 2023, the most important Italian exhibition in the fruit and vegetable sector, has just ended, and for Agricola Lusia the balance is decidedly positive. "A full

South African retailer rallies to fight hunger
South African retailer Food Lover’s Market has launched its seventh in-store Hunger Month initiative, culminating with World Hunger Day on 28 May 2023. The retailer has secured the support of

Low volumes available as Brazil’s main lime season nears end
Brazil’s Tahiti lime season is winding down slowly with a lower peak seen this year. According to Luiz Eduardo Raffaelli, from the Brazilian exporter Be Fruit: “Last year our season started in

Peru's ginger shipments increased by 59%
The ginger export campaign is exceeding initial expectations, showing a 59% year-on-year increase in export volumes, as Peru has exported a total of 25,609 tons of ginger so far this season,

"We need to prioritize the use of the water available for perennial fruit crops"
Catalonia, with the province of Lleida at the head, is undoubtedly the largest apple-producing region in Spain. It accounted for 43.5% of the apples harvested nationwide in 2022 (a percentage that

Chiquita, a banana for every moment
"It's Chiquita o'clock" is Chiquita's spring-summer campaign, a new limited-edition series of the iconic Blue Sticker that this time celebrates the versatility of the banana through 3 different

Savouriness or aftertaste? We reveal the key to understanding the tomato
Tasting a tomato and expressing a judgement seems a simple act, in some ways banal, but if the comparison is between professionals in the sector and simple consumers, one notices even substantial

Record turnover for Cesena agricultural cooperative
The Cesena Agricultural Cooperative (Cac) blew out 75 candles this year with a big celebration held on Sunday 7 May at the Ordinary General Meeting of Members. The company, a world leader in the

"Paying in local currency can save fruit and vegetable importers plenty of money"
Italy's fruit and vegetable imports are gaining ground at the expense of exports. Climate change-related production fluctuations and labor shortages increasingly drive the market toward imported

Mettler-Toledo launches x-ray solutions to enhance product safety
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the X2 Series of high-performing x-ray systems to help enhance product safety at a good price point for all food manufacturers. With two x-ray

Salvini: 'Over 100 million to cope with drought'
More than 100 million have been made available by the Mit and will be used to finance urgent interventions in five Italian regions. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Matteo