Grapes: Harvest of seedless varieties started in Spain and Italy
The North African grape season is drawing to a close. The last shipments of seedless red and light grapes are reaching the European market from Egypt and Morocco. In the meantime, the harvest of

Maula early grapes and thermoplastic films - outcome of an experiment in Puglia
During the early 2000s, considerable technical-commercial and climate changes occurred in table grape cultivation due to two new variables: a wider varietal offer and increasingly evident climate

Peanuts and pistachios, the kings of aperitifs
Dried fruit continues to play a leading role in summer consumption for quick snacks, as ingredients in elaborate recipes and, above all, as an excellent aperitif partner. In this case, the most

Table grape thefts, night patrols are organised in Mazzarrone
The table grape season is starting in the Catania area between Mazzarrone and Licodia Eubea, and the hope is to forget the 2022 campaign, which was a real disappointment for producers. But right

Fruit Attraction 2023 surpasses previous edition already
Three and a half months before the start of the 15th Anniversary of Fruit Attraction – from October 3 to 5 – and still in the midst of the commercialisation phase, the fair has already

An "historic hailstorm" affects more than 20,000 hectares in Valencia and Castellón
The historic hailstorm that the city of Valencia experienced on Monday, with ice stones the size of walnuts, was not limited to the 'cap i casal' but punished with particular virulence a

Coop broccoli makes even children happy
That broccoli is the black beast of the conflictual relationship between fruit and vegetables and children is well known. So much so that today's parents no longer dare to challenge their children

Livinda apples, almost a decade of advertising campaigns
The premium apple brand Livinda, from the Nufri Group, has been carrying out promotional actions for almost ten years that have focused on identifying the origin, the proximity of the product and

Early vegetable harvesting began in the northern Astrakhan region
Selective harvest of early vegetables has begun in the farms of Chernoyarsky district in Astrakhan region. On an area of 130 hectares, white cabbage, carrots, and beets are grown. The peppers have

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 3 July
Strong demand for watermelons boosted by high temperatures. Demand for Italian hulled melons was also high. Increasing quantities and subdued demand, however, for apricots. Good availability of

Greek apricot season started strong in terms of demand
Lower availability for apricots in Europe has led to strong demand for the Greek product, says Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos: “This year, our

Tomato Excellent, a Grand Gala event for tomatoes in Sicily
Tomato Excellent, the contest that focuses on Sicilian fruit and vegetable specialties, is back. Now in its fourth edition, the award invented by the event's patron, Rosario Sallemi, was held in

Sormac expands its delivery programme with Felcon machines
Felcon B.V., formerly known as Feltracon B.V., has been developing machines for vegetable and fruit processing for many years. Felcon has become a household name with its vertical centrifuges for