Uvasdoce Fresh expands its variety calendar
Uvasdoce Fresh (Monforte del Cid/Alicante) is currently preparing for its participation at Fruit Logistica 2023 in Berlin (Hall 11.2, Stand A20). After a somewhat difficult national season caused

Naturitalia presents innovations on stone fruit and grapes in Berlin
Naturitalia, a fruit and vegetable co-operative based in Bologna, will present itself at Fruit Logistica with important varietal innovations: Ondine peaches and flat nectarines, protagonists of an

Michroma closes $6.4 mln in seed financing to commercialize natural food colorings from mushrooms
Precision fermentation start-up Michroma has stated that it has closed $6.4 mln in seed financing to speed up commercialization of its sustainable, mushroom-derived natural food coloring. The

AMI: The popularity of mushrooms remains unbroken in Germany
Mushrooms have gained a firm place as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan cuisine as well as in conventional cooking, as they are easy to prepare and versatile. The rising demand for

South Africa’s late table grape regions report good crops
After a difficult start South Africa’s table grape season is now in full swing, with growers in the mid- and late-season areas expected to meet or exceed targets. This marks a recovery after

MENA region must work together on water security
Finding sustainable solutions to water scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa region is more urgent than ever, according to Walid Saad, CEO and co-founder of World of Farming. “Countries

How can young people be won over to chicory?
Chicory is losing popularity. Fewer and fewer people, especially the younger generation, are eating this vegetable—all the more reason to take action. Several Dutch chicory companies, including

"Costa Rican melon season begins with more Cantaloupe and fewer yellow melons"
The Costa Rican melon season will kick off at United Fruits in week 7. Gerbert van Egmond and Frank Levarht run this branch within this Dutch company. They have been operating their own business

Industry reacts to Washington asking to remove tariffs on apples to India
Following last month’s move by Washington state officials urging the Biden administration to help remove or reduce tariffs on American apples imported to India--how are Washington apple growers

Sir Charles Godfray to deliver City Food & Drink Lecture
The issue of how to create a just, healthy and sustainable food system will be the focus of the 2023 City Food & Drink Lecture. Sir Charles Godfray has been announced as the keynote speaker at the

IG International starts joint venture with Agrograde
IG International and Agrograde have agreed to form a joint venture, IG Agrograde (IG AG Agritech Pvt. Ltd.) with the registered office in Mumbai. The joint venture will facilitate clients with