Oxford’s Eden research gains Polish authorisation for Mevalone
According to Oxford-based sustainable biopesticide firm Eden Research, its flagship biofungicide, Mevalone, has obtained regulatory authorization in Poland. This will mean farmers in Poland can

“Stone fruit volumes are up between 20 and 30 per cent in the early regions”
Although volumes are still low, Turkish stone fruits are slowly coming on to the market. In the following weeks, the stone fruit season will fully kick off. Coskun Eren, marketing manager for

A solution to improve Melon's port harvest profitability
“Spain produces much more than Piel de Sapo melons. There are large melon exporting companies in Almeria, Campo de Cartagena, and other areas of Murcia that also market Yellow, Galia,

Macfrut - life begins at 40
There is a single objective - categorical and challenging: bringing the best contacts to the fair to be at the service of companies and the fresh produce sector in its entirety, confirming itself

Delicious fruits & vegetables that didn’t exist in nature
Most of us have grown up with the notion that fruits and vegetables are the most natural and wholesome of all foods. Nowadays, we often take for granted the abundant variety of these delectable,

"May is going to be a crucial month to recover some of the lost kilos in production and retail"
In the first part of the strawberry campaign in Huelva, producers had to deal with various factors that, as announced two weeks ago by the Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries

Prices for new crop onions collapsed in two days in Tajikistan
In just a couple of days, onion prices in Tajikistan have almost halved and currently, stand at about $0.28/kg. This was reported by EastFruit experts. At the same time, according to market

Sainsbury’s places fresh produce at centre of upgraded store
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has completed a multi-million upgrade to its superstore in Streatham Common, with the aim of creating a fresh, new look and feel and to make shopping more

Vidalia Sweet Onion shipping kicks off today
Vidalia® Sweet Onions are ready to ship starting today. “We have a beautiful crop this year filled with incredible flavor,” says Troy Bland, CEO of Bland Farms. This crop follows a cold snap

“French consumers enjoyed quality products for Easter but in smaller quantities”
Garonne Fruits, which is part of the Le Saint network, wanted to support French producers through displays in various supermarkets featuring spring fruits and vegetables. “Since the beginning of

"Once the Italian onion season starts, prices will slowly move down"
In the German province of Palatinate, the onion harvest had already ended in October, so it was necessary to buy in alternative goods from the Netherlands and Lower Saxony, at least at the company

Movement of blueberries through Arizona, California and Texas expected to remain the same
As winter weather in North America and the constant rains in California come to an end, the effects are still being felt around the produce markets. Movement of blueberries through Arizona,