New apple season-opener is “extremely interesting”
The first semi-commercial blocks of Sassy™ apples were established in the Western Cape last year, with more to follow next year. “The cultivar is completely unique, especially with regards to

Interko unveils next generation ripening cooler
Ripening room specialist Interko has launched a next generation cooler featuring a more efficient version of the company’s exclusive Reverso reversible fans that it claims can cut energy and

NZ broccoli prices varying sharply as wet weather continues
As growers are faced with a poor growing season, making prices fluctuate, the price of a head of broccoli is about the same as a kilogram of potatoes and brown onions. A survey of the price of

Expanded availability of Sumo Citrus this season
It’s peak season for California grown Sumo Citrus®. The oversized easy peeler started shipping at the end of December and fruit availability is expected through April. It was a wet start to the

Pallet Earth launches sustainable solution
Pallet Earth has said that it is challenging the world’s traditional supply chain infrastructure and use of wooden pallets with its new generation of sustainable and trackable pallets. The

Marco to co-exhibit with ATS affiliate, Raytec Vision, at Fruit Logistica
Marco is set to co-exhibit with ATS affiliate, Raytec Vision S.p.A., at Fruit Logistica, Berlin 2023. Their expert sales team will be running meetings and promoting their latest and core products

"We would be happy if our trucks are only at the Turkish-Bulgarian border for one day"
The marketing of Turkish Hicaz pomegranates continues at full speed. "The produce is abundant, demand is normal. Around Christmas, similar to other years, there has been an increase in demand,

“The damage would be much greater if these frosts had happened a month from now”
The intense cold in Spain over the past two weeks, with several nights of sub-zero temperatures, is taking its toll on several crops in the Murcia region, mainly stone fruit and field vegetables.