Consorzi Agrari d'Italia, net profit 2022 of EUR 3.2 million
The shareholders approved the balance sheet as at 31.12.2022 of Consorzi Agrari d'Italia, which closed with a net profit of EUR 3.2 million, an EBITDA of EUR 15.4 million and a value of production

Regularisation of seedless white grapes continues
The California Table Grape Commission is continuing its work to regularise unauthorised plantings of the protected seedless white grape varieties 'Autumn King', 'Scarlet Royal' and 'Sweet

"No more business as usual in the tomato industry"
Are you packing your tomatoes in black or white? According to research presented at the Global Tomato Conference, the contrast of the black packaging could increase sales. The event, which took

Everyone looking for fennel
"For months, we have been asking big retail chains for 10 eurocents more per kg for producers. They refused to pay them and now we are lacking the produce as producers are tired to lose money: the

Historic low volumes for Southern Hemisphere's kiwi harvest
According to the latest report of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the harvests are coming to an end and the final data regarding volumes will be available in a few days. However, estimates continue to

Ceny ziemniaków, kapusty i marchwi z nowych zbiorów gwałtownie wzrosły na Ukrainie
W połowie maja ceny młodych ziemniaków, kapusty i marchwi gwałtownie wzrosły. Firmy rolnicze zaczęły wysyłać młodą kapustę po cenach o 30% wyższych niż tydzień temu. Przyczyną

Patatas Hijolusa acquires 100% of Agrícola Villena
Patatas Hijolusa, a leading company in the cultivation, selection, packaging, and marketing of fresh potatoes in the Iberian Peninsula, acquired on May 8th 100% of Agrícola Villena, S.L., a

Bayer: New quarantine facility tests tomato resistance to ToBRFV
The facility in Wageningen, the Netherlands, will help strengthen and accelerate Bayer's search for resistant varieties to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). "This new infrastructure is

"Despite a growing market, we don't want to accept longer transport distances"
The market for ready-to-eat fruit is still in its early stages, he said, and especially in Germany, innovations are accepted only slowly and with skepticism. "It is a long process until a product

How large-scale distribution can enhance the value of the IGP Tropea Red Onion
From 10,000 quintals produced in 2008, the figure has risen to 380,000 in 2022 and from around 80-100 hectares to 1,000, while the number of companies belonging to the Consortium has tripled and

Fruit Vegetables Europe: Fruit and vegetables must not be missing from the shopping list
The campaign, with the slogan "Join the #LongLifeChallenge in Europe and take action for a better life by eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day", aims to raise awareness of the importance of eating

MedFEL 2023 doubles number of international delegates
More than 200 French and international exhibitors showed their commtiment to sustainability and eco-responsibility. The 7 major sectors were represented: production, import/export, transport and

Syngenta: New seal to indicate resistance of varieties to ToBRFV
The company says the seal symbolises Syngenta's efforts to develop varieties that are resistant not only to the ToBRFV virus but also to other important diseases, thus protecting crop yields. In

Steady prices for first supplies of Apulian cherries
Incessant rains are worrying Italian cherry growers about the damage from cracking that could jeopardize the harvest or a part of it. However, the situation remains positive on the commercial

Bright future for UK farming, says Defra minister
The future of British agriculture and domestic food security looks bright, the Defra minister for food, farming and fisheries told growers last week (11 May). Delivering the Shuttleworth Lecture

Bad cherries at high prices, whose fault is it?
'One cherry leads to another', says an old adage, but after the purchase we made a few days ago in a Romagna supermarket, one would say 'all cherries I throw in the organics'. Excuse the pun,

Extracts plus, OrtoRomi presents functional drinks
OrtoRomifa makes its debut in the fast-growing market of functional beverages, presenting the first references of the Estratti più line, fresh fruit extracts enriched with valuable substances for

Flood sinks fruit and vegetables in Emilia-Romagna
A dramatic situation is materialising in Emilia-Romagna in the last few hours, with flooding rivers, overflows and evacuations, the damage count seems incalculable and with bloody effects on the

Drinks become functional, OrtoRomi launches wellness extracts
OrtoRomi looks to wellness and positive nutrition and enters the functional beverage segment, launching the first two references of the Plus Extracts line, supplemented with probiotics and mineral

Bid online for vegetable machinery from Invicta Produce Ltd
Are you looking for equipment for your vegetable production plant? Industrial Auctions offers many for sale on their online auction in Ramsgate (UK). This auction is organized on behalf of Invicta