Apricots: boutique prices but poor quality
After the disappointments with cherries (Click here to read), we wanted to repeat the experience by buying apricots in a large-scale retail outlet, but we were not lucky this time either. In fact,

Why is aubergine bitter?
The best known alkaloid in aubergines is solanine. Solanine is a toxic compound that acts as a natural defence mechanism to protect the plant from insects and other predators. However, we should

California underway with late but great quality stone fruit
The California stone fruit season is off to a delayed start by approximately two weeks. “We have some earlier ranches in Kettleman City that we start about two weeks ahead of the valley and so

Is the organic sector finally recovering?
Last year was particularly complicated for organic strawberries, but it seems that all the parameters are now in place for a successful campaign. “We started the season on March 20th and we

LA UNIÓ reports that the European Commission tightens controls on oranges from Egypt to 30%.
La Unió Llauradora has succeeded in getting the frequency of identity and physical checks on consignments of oranges entering the EU from Egypt increased from 20% to 30% in the next revision of

Fresh produce retailers want to get closer to the production areas
On the 22nd of May, Le Jardin de Rabelais opened its doors for the first time to some 30 fresh produce retailers from all over France. “Within Demain la Terre, we have a partnership with the

Relaunching fruit consumption: let's start with the minimum brix
What happened to Fabrizio Pattuelli when testing apricots in this summer fruit launch and which you can read about in today's IFN (click here to read the full article) made me reflect on one of

‘Mangoes are flying off shelves in Birmingham’
Mango season has arrived in Birmingham. These mangoes aren't the large green variety you get all year round; these are the bright orange Indian and Pakistani varieties that run for a very short

Ecuador sees 4.56% increase in banana exports during April 2023
During April 2023 consumers in world markets enjoyed about 5.81 million, that is an increase of 4,56%, more boxes of bananas from Ecuador compared to April last year (2022.) A total of 90.45

Demand for Italian strawberries keeps expanding abroad
Italian strawberries continue to occupy a primary position in wholesale markets and supermarkets. Italian and European traders continue to order large volumes from the southern regions, mainly due

Solid demand for pineapples despite the arrival of summer fruit
“We have reached a turning point,” explains Antoine Guyot of Del Monte France. “The market was well focused during the first months of 2023, with a high demand and prices that followed.” A

Atalanta nutritionist explains the importance of a healthy diet
Nutrition and sport play a decisive role in the wellbeing of every person and at all ages: Dole Italia - Official Healthy Food Sponsor of the Atalanta B.C. First Team - has always been attentive

Radish supply collapse. Price up [29.05.2023].
There has been a collapse in the supply of radishes at the wholesale market in Bronisze near Warsaw. There is a shortage of the commodity and this has momentarily been reflected in prices. Prices

“Overnight, producers discovered they had no harvest to pick”
According to the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of the Region of Murcia (Fecoam), the heavy rains have caused damages to apricot crops that range between 15 and 20 million euro. Juan

Citrosol joins the innovation platform ARI Hub
Citrosol, European leader in technology and post-harvest fruit and vegetable treatments, joins the Agro-Rural Innovation Hub (ARI Hub), an initiative promoted by the international food holding

"The first chanterelles are okay in terms of price, but demand is very modest"
The arrival of the first Bulgarian chanterelles marks the start of this year's wild mushroom season. "We obtain our chanterelles mainly through partners at the Munich wholesale market, where the

Mammi on flooding: first compensate, then structural work
A careful and participatory analysis of the damage caused by the flood that hit the fruit and vegetable sector in Emilia-Romagna was made during a meeting promoted by CSO Italy and coordinated by

Chokeberry flowering is coming to an end - what's next?
The flowering of the chokeberry is now coming to an end. This year it lasted about 12 days, which is 1-2 days longer than usual. At its peak, the weather was cool and rainy, which may have had an

"The mango season in central and northern Senegal is starting slow"
The mango season in southern and central Senegal is about to begin after the rest of the regions started two months ago, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture's launching of phytosanitary

Continued growth of Dutch agri-food exports to Mexico
Agri-food exports from The Netherlands to Mexico continue on their growth path, reaching a record total value of € 522 million in 2022. Vegetable seeds, fertilizers and dairy products topped the

"Climate change is the new reality for Moroccan agriculture"
The agricultural season in Morocco is drawing to a close, with the last summer fruit calendars, mainly table grapes, and watermelons. Drought and poor weather conditions have set the tempo for the

Freshfel Europe, a new face for fruit and vegetables is needed
On 25 May, Freshfel held its annual event in Brussels, bringing together more than 100 participants, including experts from the fruit and vegetable sector, professionals from the European