Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia first collective trademark registered in China
"The Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia is the first citrus fruit collective brand with the Sicily brand registered in China". This was announced by the President Federica Argentati, after

Good performance for Egyptian potatoes in the Spanish market
This year has been marked by global climate changes that have disrupted the production of potatoes and caused changes in procurement channels. According to Nessem Amgad, export manager of Elteriak

Positive spring weather in New York leaves apple growers optimistic
The northwestern region of New York State is known for rich fertile soil, consistent sources of natural precipitation and overall moderate temperatures. Last winter, the weather in the region

Nanobubbles to increase avocado production and quality
Translator Translator TranslatorTranslator In the current context of high inflation and drought, the tropical fruit sector is facing a complicated season, in which the national production has

Raspberries in Tajikistan are going to be ready for picking soon
According to EastFruit experts, in 10 days Tajikistan will start harvesting a new crop of raspberries from open fields. Encouraged by high prices for raspberries in previous seasons, the

Lots of international visitors during Champignondagen
From 10 to 12 May, the Champignondagen were organised in the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch. Many international visitors were present during this 3-day event. Everything in the field of

Study unlocks secret of strawberry colouration
A team of researchers from the University of Córdoba in Spain have made a major breakthrough in understanding what gives strawberries their characteristic red colour when ripe. The discovery

Global Tomato Congress: ToBRFV - already a lot done, but still a lot to do
Rotterdam was all about tomatoes on 16 May as Fruitnet hosted the Global Tomato Congress at the World Trade Center. The presentations were as colourful as the assortment: from crisis management to

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 15 May
The wave of bad weather conditions and slows down production, affecting price changes. Courgette prices have risen sharply, while peaches and nectarines are falling and demand for them is

Vietnamese scientists create corn that can be eaten raw
Vietnamese scientists have created a sweet corn cultivar that could be eaten raw without any processing. Nguyen Van Ha, from the Institute of Plant Research and Development at the Vietnam National

Sipo at Macfrut consolidates supply segmentation in the fruit and vegetable sector
At Macfrut we met Massimilano Ceccarini, general manager of Sipo. "Over the last few years we have segmented our offer by use and in 2023 we will consolidate the launch," he said. The range is

Prices for bananas from Ecuador unchanged from last week
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and

CEO of New Zealand Avocado to step aside after 12 years at the helm
Linda Flegg, Chair of NZ Avocado Growers’ Association announced the resignation of their CEO Jen Scoular after 12 years in the role. “Jen has served us tirelessly over the past 12 years and

Bad prospects for Serbia's raspberries
According to the data of the portal "www.agrotv.net" referring to an interview with Dobrivoje Radović, managing director of the Association of Raspberry Growers in Serbia, it is predicted that

Agricultural world and spatial innovation at AECOC's next F&h Congress
Translator AECOC will bring together leading producers and distributors from the fruit and vegetable sector at the 25th Fruit and Vegetable Congress on 6 and 7 June at the Valencia Conference

"Egyptian mango industry is recovering after a difficult season"
Egyptian mango production is recovering after a difficult season last year, due, in particular, to weather conditions. Walaa Elhabbal, general manager of Overview Trading Company describes the

Netherlands: Albert Heijn reduces food waste in strawberries
By using artificial intelligence and precise information on the shelf life of products, the Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn wants to allow considerably less food waste. According to the

Hail, hundreds of thousands of hectares of fruit and vegetables damaged in Lorca
Following yesterday's announcement of the first consequences of the hailstorm that fell over the weekend in the Mediterranean regions of Spain (click here to read more), the slow estimation of the

Belarus: Potatoes planted on 81.9% of target area
According to a statement from the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry, potatoes have been planted on 81.9% of the target area in Belarus. As of 15 May, spring crops were planted on the area

Gapping likely ahead on Mexico and California fig season
Like many other commodities this year, the California fig season will likely see a later start. “We have the first Black Mission fig crop and that typically starts June 5-6. This year though

Giuliano Canella, Alì: 'more packaging to enhance fruit and vegetables
In the first four months of 2023, the fruit and vegetable department was in trouble throughout the Italian large-scale retail trade, and this happened even in those stores that have always made it

"Wet weather makes for challenging Greek fruit seaon"
The Greek watermelon season began early at the Dutch company GrecFresh. "We're satisfied with the harvest, but the volumes are lower than expected. That's because the weather in Greece, like many

Dole will be partner of Swimtheisland San Teodoro
SWIMTHEISLAND San Teodoro is back again this year, the third edition of the swimming event in the sea of the Gallurese village, on the weekend of 20 and 21 May. In the exclusive location of La