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

"Demand for the Gourmet herb range continues to grow"
Butler Market Gardens have been attending Hort Connections for many years and will be there again this year. The team will not have a stand this year but still intend to attend.

Successful and enriching" assessment of the Mango Forum
According to Dr. Leonardo Ortega, Research Director of the National Mango Board, "the purpose of this forum is to provide growers, packers and, in general, industry members with information on

"European market situation not causing more competition for imported onions"
The import season is in full swing in Europe. "Denimpex has, again, imported different colored onions from across the globe this year. We got white onions from India, Australia, and Mexico, yellow

British Berry Growers declares new research board will be formed
The UK berry sector has announced that a new research and development board will be formed, aimed at advancing sustainability and efficiency for growers. British Berry Growers (BBG), which

European potato demand remains strong despite soaring prices
The Mintec Benchmark Prices for Processing Potatoes EXW Netherlands were assessed at €420/mt on 16th May 2023, representing a 66% year-on-year increase. However, despite the rising prices,

Almdaverde Bio sees benefits of organic “islands”
Organic fruit and vegetable sales may have experienced a general slowdown in the past year as a result of the so-called “cost of living crisis”, but Italy’s Almaverde Bio has shown that

Citrus growers choose the best business of the 2022/23 campaign
Naranjasyfrutas.com, a leading platform in Spain that is used by thousands of farmers to announce their productions with their contact details, has carried out its first survey on the sale of this