"Labeling protocol and branding leads to growing demand for banding is growing in the fruit and vegetable sector"
Banding is becoming an increasingly attractive option for fruit and vegetable packaging. At a time when sustainability and minimizing waste are all important, with legislation and branding being

New European yellow kiwi project
On the occasion of MACFRUT in Rimini, RIVOIRA GROUP (Italy) has presented during a crowded press conference the recent developments of the YELLOW KIWI PROJECT, born 12 months ago when signing the

UNITEC's integrated technological supply chain at Macfrut
In fact, UNITEC's technological solutions find space from the field to the warehouse: these are innovative systems that directly help producers, such as the harvesting trolley with automatic fruit

Dolce Passione consortium launched
New Italian black seedless watermelon consortium, Dolce Passione, celebrated its official inauguration at this week’s Macfrut trade fair in Rimini, a year after the brand’s launch. The

Fruit and vegetable imports will be excluded from safety checks
After extensive lobbying by FPC, the UK government has opted to omit those goods from the so-called “medium-risk category” laid out in the UK’s new Border Target Operating Model (TOM) draft

Rewe and Naturland drive organic farming forward with advice and financial support
Many customers want fruit and vegetables that are unpolluted by pesticides and have a convincing natural taste - a quality that organic products deliver. For farmers, however, converting their

Weather and social unrest impact fresh produce harvest in Colombia
As the avocado and lime season kicks off, Carlos Eduardo Beltran, Operations Manager for Managro Fresh, provided insights into the current state of the market. Baltran spoke about the main fresh

How to get Bejo's "Pepiphurge
AKASYA is being a success in the fields and that is why Bejo wanted to reward farmers who sow this variety by raffling a Fiat Dobló Maxi van at Fruit Attraction 2023. Now, for every 1000 AKASYA

“Our advantage is that our garlic harvest starts when the Egyptian season ends”
Now that the Egyptian fresh garlic season has come to an end, the opportunities for Turkish garlic are increasing, says Tümen Tarim’s export manager Kerem Tümen: “Our company Tümen Tarim is

Unitec's integrated technology chain at Macfrut
With almost 100 years of experience, UNITEC has confirmed itself as the leading company in innovative technological solutions at the service of the fruit and vegetable supply chain. The company,

European apple stocks in April were 12.6% lower than in 2022
WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 April 2023. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks decreased by 12.6% compared to 2022 to reach 1

Brazil: Bahia region declares war on fruit fly
The Bahia region produces about 30 % of all fruit produced in Brazil. The focus - especially in the north - is on grapes and mangoes. In the past, producers were troubled by the increased

NCGM celebrates Coronation with veg and flower installations
New Covent Garden Market is celebrating King Charles III’s Coronation with vegetable and flower installations for the public to enjoy. Over the Coronation weekend, if you walk along Merchants

Poland ready to host Global Blueberry Summit
On July 3-6, 2023, the global blueberry community will come together in Lublin, Poland, for the International Blueberry Organization Summit, the world’s top blueberry industry event. This will

Expo Doha, Italy presents its pavilion at Macfrut
The Italian Pavilion at Expo Doha 2023 realised by ICE Agency with the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) was presented atMacfrut, International

"Despite the historic drop in Verna lemon production, demand is slow and very harsh on prices"
The Verna lemon harvest began some days ago and the season has been taking shape as the last batches of Fino lemons, whose campaign has been extended to the maximum this year, are coming to an

Onion prices have fallen in Georgia soon after the peak – what’s in the future?
Onion prices in Georgia doubled last week, compared to previous week, reaching 5 GEL/kg ($2.01) in the wholesale market. The reason is the supply shock, which was felt in the market already in

Ceny cebuli spadły w Gruzji niedługo po szczycie - co czeka nas w przyszłości?
Ceny cebuli w Gruzji podwoiły się w zeszłym tygodniu w porównaniu z poprzednim, osiągając 5 GEL/kg (2,01 USD) na rynku hurtowym. Powodem jest szok podażowy, który był

Citrus farming, the importance of working as a system
For the new challenges of the market, against the phytosanitary threats around the corner and climate change, it is no longer postponeable to focus on certified productions, on aggregation between

Tomatoes, consumers are unclear
The first day of Macfrut saw the launch of "Pianeta Rosso - Il pomodoro come non lo avete mai visto" (Red Planet - Tomatoes as you have never seen them), which will be repeated today (at 2 pm in

Rijk Zwaan returns to the chicory market
With the introduction of the new, early chicory variety Tobix, the Dutch seed company Rijk Zwaan will again focus more on the chicory market. Rijk Zwaan has not had any commercial varieties in

What are these giant fruits and vegetables in the city of Valencia?
Giant fruits and vegetables have greeted people around Valencia city. It's a novel way of celebrating the 95th anniversary of the city's Central Market which opened for trading in 1928. The most