Freskon: From 23 to 25 April with new dynamics
According to its own figures, Freskon is set to become a magnet for international interest in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, with a growing number of exhibitors from 15 countries (Greece,

Indian grape exports soar due to European demand and few unseasonal rains
Despite initial concerns about global freight bottlenecks and two spells of unseasonal rains, Indian grape exports to Europe for the 2022-23 season (December to April) skyrocketed. Up until April

EastFruit invites you to the International Conference “HortiTech: trends and opportunities for Georgia”
The international conference “HortiTech: trends and opportunities for Georgia“ will be held in Tbilisi (Georgia) on April 25, 2023. The conference is organized by the EastFruit project with

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 11 April
The asparagus harvest has started in Puglia and Sardinia, as well as Campania: high volumes have led to a fall in prices. Demand for artichokes is increasing, with positive effects on quotations.

First Philippine durians arrive in China
The Philippines has sent its first shipment of fresh durian to China, three months after a protocol was agreed upon. According to a release from the Philippine Department of Agriculture, the

Mercadona lowers the price of 500 products
Dia has also launched weekly promotions on more than 100 products and discounts of up to 30%; and Eroski has already implemented a similar measure. Mercadona has announced its decision to adjust

The first Italian apricots make their debut on the market
We are not even in mid-April, the temperatures remind us of February, but Italian apricots are already beginning to peep into the market in Rome. In fact, for some years now, a small producer in

National Academy of Agriculture, all set for inauguration
On Monday 17 April, from 4 to 6.30 p.m., in the Sala dello Stabat Mater of the Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio in Bologna (Piazza Galvani 1, Bologna), the inauguration ceremony of the 216th Academic

Chile closes the export of cherries with a new record
The Chilean fresh cherry industry closed the 2022-2023 season after exporting a record volume and consolidating Chile's position as the world's leading cherry supplier. A total of 415,315 tons

Brand new TC Home - a house dedicated to berry innovation
The new TCH (Tissue Culture Home) for the multiplication of berry varieties has become a reality at Molari. "It is a dream come true, and we entered the laboratory on April 3rd, the anniversary of

Uzbekistan: wholesale batches of early potatoes became available on the markets three weeks later
The first large batches of early potatoes of the new crop have begun to arrive at the wholesale markets of the capital of Uzbekistan in the past 7-10 days. As expected, the first wholesale batches

LEAF announces new CEO
Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) has today (12 April) announced the appointment of David Webster as its new chief executive. Webster will take up the position in September 2023, taking over

How companies protect their crops from frost
There are those who use under-foliage irrigation to create a micro-climate and those who prefer over-foliage anti-frost systems, pellet or wood burners, or even burners towed by tractors.

Freskon brings southeastern Europe together
Greece’s main fresh fruit and vegetables trade fair, Freskon, returns to the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre on 23-25 April, with exhibitors from 15 countries – Greece,

Caab, dzień otwarty 14 kwietnia
Dzień otwarty Caab (Centro Agro Alimentare di Bologna) odbędzie się w piątek 14 kwietnia w godzinach 6.00-10.00. Bramy Caab, struktury typowo aktywnej w nocy, zostaną otwarte

Kazakhstan suspended the ban on onion exports since April 8, exports still limited
The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of

Cinefrutta, voting starts for the social award
Starting on 13 April 2023 at 10 a.m., the people of the web will decide the winners of the special prize of the 10th edition of Cinefrutta, the festival for short films on good nutrition promoted

Кааб, День открытых дверей 14 апреля
День открытых дверей Caab (Centro Agro Alimentare di Bologna) пройдет в пятницу 14 апреля с 6.00 до 10.00 утра. Ворота Caab,

Russian currency continues to fall
The Russian ruble has continued to fall relative to major Western currencies. On April 7, it reached more than 90 rubles to the dollar (for the first time since April 14, 2022). The ruble has

The Freskon Fresh Fruit and Vegetable International Trade Fair is back with a renewed dynamism
The 'Freskon Fresh Fruit and Vegetable International Trade Fair' is at the gates, with improved qualitative and quantitative characteristics. It will be held from April 23 to 25 at the

Caab, Open Day on 14 April
The Open Day of the Caab (Centro Agro Alimentare di Bologna) will be held on Friday 14 April between 6.00 am and 10.00 am. The gates of the Caab, a structure typically active during the night,