Strong pomefruit campaign a felicitous touch to a decade in fruit trade
Ten years ago Michiel Herholdt and his business partner Andries Greyling established Paarl-based The Fruit Route “with love,” says Michiel. “We mean to be in this business for a long

"The Lebanese grape season has all the ingredients for success"
Currently in its early stages, the grape table season in Lebanon is shaping up well, both in terms of production and marketing, according to Moussa Zgheib, general manager of the Lebanese grape

Selenella potatoes, growing areas invested
Selenella is going against the current and is doing so by counting on ever larger areas. In particular, the hectares are growing in Sicily (by 20%) and Emilia-Romagna, two regions that are

This could be a key moment in strawberry protection!
Symptoms of grey mould may not be too visible yet, but ... If you look closely at the carp, you can see a developing mycelium of Botrytis cinerea at the base of the carp. The disease is there and

Interpera, early bird rate extended to 15 June
The International Pear Congress will be held on 28-29 June 2023 in Lérida, Catalonia. The early bird rate has been extended until 15 June. So now is the time to register for this event that will

Indonesian market closest to opening for Peru’s blueberries
Peru has ambitions to turn the world blue with their fresh blueberries, and make it the most preferred fruit on earth. They aim to open new markets, with Indonesia the closest to opening next and

'Tea a response against drought'
Research in the fascinating world of plants is essential to address global agricultural challenges and to develop sustainable production models that provide healthy and nutritious food. Assisted

5th Banana Fair to be held in Delfinópolis, Brazil
The Fifth Banana Fair is taking place from 31st May to 4 June in Delfinópolis, Brazil. It is organized by the Banana Producers Association (ADELBA) and SICOOB/SAROMCREDI, the program includes

Raspberry Factory in Roguszyn - summer varieties - PROGRAMME
On 3 June, those interested in modern raspberry growing in tunnels for the summer harvest are invited to the semi-final meeting of this year's Raspberry Factory project. The event will take place

Afrucat proposes sharing water restrictions in the countryside with domestic uses
Afrucat, the Catalan Fruit Business Association, held a press conference today in a nectarine plantation in Castellserà that clearly shows the evidence of the closure of the Urgell Canal with

Banana a 'superfood' for Harvard University
There is a bit of confusion surrounding bananas. Some people consider this iconic golden fruit to be a healthy choice, while others avoid it because of supposed negative effects. Unfavourable

Aussie melons chase bigger slice of Asian markets
The peak industry body for the Australian melon industry, Melons Australia, will target opening access to emerging markets in south-east Asia as part of its strategy to grow its export share from

Modern packing solutions making tomato packhouses more competitive
Tomatoes are one of life’s blessings. For growers, tomatoes give a high yield and are in strong demand. Consumers appreciate that tomatoes are packed with healthy antioxidants, nutrients, and

"Spanish cherries as popular as ever"
Although its name suggests otherwise, the Dutch company Van Ooijen Citrus has, over the years, become a true cherry specialist. "We always start the year with cherries from Chile, after which

Wooden revolution?
Since 1991, The Spanish Federation of Wooden Packaging and its Components (Fedemco) has represented Spanish companies that manufacture wooden containers for fresh produce, as well as pallets,

Dutch onion exports top 1 million ton mark
Dutch onion exports have, again, topped the 1 million ton mark, GroentenFruit Huis export statistics show. For the last eight weeks, exports fluctuated between 12,000 and 15,000 tons. Yet,

First quarter revenue of $2.0 billion, an increase of 1.0%
Dole plc today released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2023: Announced in January 2023 our agreement to sell our

Peas like gold: 480 euro per kilo
There is one pea variety that is considered a true luxury for a select few, the lágrima de Costa pea from Gipuzkoa. This is the lágrima variety that is cultivated in the Artzentales valley in

Getir promotes fruit and vegetables with 'Vegetable garden at your door'.
The days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, the desire to be outdoors more: welcome to the warm weather! As the first warm weather arrives and we say goodbye to woollen jumpers and

Fertilisation of raspberries after frost
Prevalent low temperatures in recent weeks with frequent frosts recorded practically all over the country necessitated the protection of raspberries by covering them with agro-textile fleece or

Colombia’s avocado shipments to the US and Canada continue to increase
Earlier this week, harvest of Colombia’s new avocado crop started. “Volume of the Traviesa crop will pick up by next week and continue through August,” says Kraig Loomis with GreenFruit