Optimism for VOG Consortium apples
After a difficult start due to the fall in European consumption and strong international competition, there are glimmers of optimism for the rest of the 2022-2023 apple season. "The context in

Member states' apple stocks on 1 December 2022 at 4,419,513 tons
The ongoing crop 2022/23 for was initially estimated by WAPA at a volume very similar to the preceding crop; since the month of August 2022, however, several Member States registered additional

Italian Fruit Village: Industry meeting in Berlin
"Food, business, innovations and the advantages of the individual regions" - for the organisers of the Italian Fruit Village, these are the core elements for the success of their joint stand. The

PHOTO REPORT Fruit Logistica 2023
Fruit Logistica 2023 took place last week in Berlin and this year it was back to normal timing after being held in April last year. The first day seemed to be busiest for visitors to the trade

CarbonSpace partners with Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association to advance climate-smart agriculture

Spinach launches sustainable vegetable brand Nutri V
Integrated Melbourne agency Spinach has created and launched the brand for Nutri V, a new food manufacturing start-up. Nutri V CEO Raquel Said said: “Around 20 per cent of all vegetables grown

California strawberry volume coming on stronger
California supplies of strawberries are picking up just in time for Valentine’s Day tomorrow, a holiday long associated with the berry. “Demand is good as we get into Valentine's Day and

Giacovelli points to potential of Puglia grapes
How would you describe the state of the Puglia grape sector at present, both in terms of production and exports? Giacovelli family: We experienced various challenges last season due to climate