Ramaphosa condemns EU for restrictions on citrus exports from South Africa
Yesterday, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the EU for restrictions on citrus exports from his nation to prevent the importation of non-indigenous moths which stranded tons of

The European packaging regulation proposal would be a disaster for the fruit and vegetable sector
There is a huge debate going on right now with regard to packaging, both about the materials used and about disposal and/or recycling. We talked about it with Mauro Salini, president of the

DKHV General Assembly: Herkenrath confirmed as President
"In the past 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

VSGP: A vegetable year full of challenges
"If you can no longer grow from a challenge, but are in danger of failing, it becomes a problem. Problems need solutions," stressed Werner Salzmann, President of the VSGP, at the delegates'

50 years of the Swiss Centre for Vegetable Growing
"The fact that the SZG still exists after 50 years with an unchanged sponsorship speaks for the founding fathers, but also for all those who have shaped its fortunes over the years." With these

Catherine Paice appointed as new president of Marden Fruit Show
The Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 19th April and appointed Catherine Paice as President. Catherine takes over from Teresa Wickham who stepped down

NFS appoints new head
Organisers of the annual National Fruit Show (NFS) – the Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) – appointed Catherine Paice as society and show president during its annual general meeting last week

Second edition of the Banana Awards
The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), promotes the recognition "Banana Awards", which for the second time took place on the night of April 19 in the city of Guayaquil. Marianela

Superfresh Growers names new president
Superfresh Growers has named its replacement for retiring president Tim Lane. Conner O’Malley will take the reins at the leading US fresh produce company. As president, O’Malley will lead

Spring brings on local blackberries and blueberries
The Giumarra Companies is kicking off its domestic berry season with ample supplies. “Spring is always an exciting time of year for us, as we proudly start featuring our berries from local

South Africa: Agriculture and port infrastructure discussed at trade talks with Namibia
The South African and Namibian fruit export sectors have argued for many years that the development of port infrastructure in Namibia and regular shipping opportunities from these ports would go a

2nd Banana Awards honour sustainability of Ecuador’s banana sector
The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) held its second annual Banana Awards last week in Guayaquil to recognise the commitment of the banana sector to promoting innovation and

Falling garlic crop raises cost per hectare to 13,000 euros
According to the business leader, the decrease in the planted area has been joined by the lack of water, despite the two extraordinary irrigations that the planted area is going to receive, since

Pachino tomatoes paint Macfrut red
On Wednesday 3 May, the Consorzio Tutela della IGP Pomodoro di Pachino (Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino Tomato) will land at Macfrut in Rimini with a large stand, where moments of

Marco Salvi: 'The future of exports lies in opening up new markets
Concern over European policies on pesticides and packaging and the consumption crisis were the topics at the centre of the report by Fruitimprese president Marco Salvi at the 74th assembly of the

Agriculture and port issues discussed in South African-Namibian trade talks
The South African and Namibian fruit export sectors have for many years argued that the development of port infrastructure in Namibia and regular shipping opportunities from those ports would go a

Watermelon pouch expands into Canada
In the high-volume category of fresh watermelon, Maglio's award-winning readyripe® watermelon pouch is now available to grocery retailers. Sam Maglio, president and CEO of Maglio Companies

The government will study more aid for the drought, which it considers "state policy".
After the meeting, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has announced that the head of the Department will also ask Brussels through a letter for flexibility in the application

President Erdoğan refutes rising cost of living problem in Türkiye
During a rally that was held yesterday in Denizli province, Turkish president Erdoğan has denied there is an ‘expensive onion, potato or cucumber problem’ in the country. The president argued

Arancia rossa di Sicilia Igp, time to take stock
Time for a balance sheet for the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia Igp Consortium. The president of the consortium, Gerardo Diana, assisted by deputies Elena Albertini and Salvatore Scrofani, presented the

Prezydent Erdoğan odrzuca problem rosnących kosztów życia w Turcji
Podczas wiecu, który odbył się wczoraj w prowincji Denizli, prezydent Turcji Erdoğan zaprzeczył, że w kraju istnieje "problem drogiej cebuli, ziemniaków czy ogórków".

Президент Эрдоган опровергает проблему роста стоимости жизни в Тюркии
Во время митинга, который состоялся вчера в провинции Денизли, президент Турции Эрдоган отрицал, что в