Trentino to host Prognosfruit 2023
The World Apple and Pear Association (Wapa) has said that following last year’s successful return as an in-person event, Prognosfruit 2023 will take place in Trentino, Italy, from the 2-4

'Packaging regulation threatens to make salad bags disappear'
The packaging regulation is becoming a central issue for all links in the supply chain and was also widely discussed at Think Fresh last week (Click here to read the article). As Coldiretti and La

Stone fruits analysed by Italiafruit
For stone fruits, the week started with substantial arrivals on the markets, especially from abroad. While Spanish and Moroccan peaches can already count on a high level of quality, apricots are

"We are working with watermelon formats weighing from 1.5 to 3 kg, which are the most demanded in Europe"
Various agricultural associations are reporting a significant decline in the acreage devoted to watermelon production in southern Spain. Last April, Asaja Almeria estimated that as much as 2,500

Flooded fields, what will be left?
A week has passed. A long week marked by days that were all the same, grappling with the water that entered homes and devastated entire farms. After the floods in the Ravenna area, it is still too

International Primeur magazine now available online
The trade magazine Primeur has published an international magazine in collaboration with FreshPlaza this month. In addition to the Dutch-language edition, the German-language magazine in print was

Kenyan herb exporter looks to expand to US and Scandinavia
A Kenyan grower and exporter, who currently supplies the European market with fresh-cut herbs, is looking to expand to the US and Scandinavian markets. However, this is easier said than done, due

Las Pedroñeras Purple Garlic is present at FERACAM
During the last few days, Tarancón (Cuenca) has hosted the 20th Regional Food Fair of Castilla-La Mancha, where the PGI Ajo Morado de Las Pedroñeras has been present in one of the stands to

Dramatic" start for watermelon with prices down by 50%.
Translator The Coordinadora de Organizaciones Agrarias y Ganaderas, COAG, de Almería, requests the Agencia de Información y Control Agroalimentario (AICA) to open an urgent investigation related

EU imports of Ecuadorian bananas surge
Ecuador’s banana exports were up by just over 6% in March compared to a year previously. The shipments, totalling 96.03m boxes were mainly sent to the EU (31.2%), Russia (24.6%) and the Middle

Beneficial nematodes ‘have major role in pest control fight’
Sustainable crop protection business Koppert has extolled the benefits of beneficial nematodes for biological pest control. While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affects

La Unión takes its Agroservicios project to Infoagro Exhibition
Translator La Unión, a leading company in the marketing of fruit and vegetables, will be present at this new edition of Infoagro Exhibition from 10 to 12 May at the Palacio de Exposiciones y

Paola Barba from Chile appointed as new table grape breeder at Sun World
Sun World International has appointed Paola Barba as their new Table Grape Breeder. Jennifer Petersen, Executive Vice President and Chief Science Officer announced Barba’s appointment as the new

In Spain there is luxury in the future of fruit and vegetables
In Spain, the price of fresh vegetables rose 27.8% in March compared to the same period last year and 5.7% compared to last month. In addition, vegetable preparations, such as IV gamma, also rose

VIPs, apple clubs fight the crisis
In the 2022-23 marketing year, for the Italian market - which is the main market and absorbs 60% of the apples produced by the Consortium - VIP defended sales volumes on traditional varieties and

Vog focuses on product availability and category management
Vog aims to satisfy younger consumers with a taste experience that balances sweetness and freshness thanks to products such as Kanzi, an apple that has already revealed its potential according to

Copefrut celebrates CarbonNeutral first for organic apple exports
Chilean exporter Copefrut has become the first fresh fruit company in South America to be awarded CarbonNeutral Product certification by Climate Impact Partner for its organic apples. Copefrut was

The National Mango Board actively participates in the 3rd Digital Mango Forum
According to Dr. Manuel Michel, Executive Director of the National Mango Board, "we are once again participating in this third edition of this digital forum, addressing and explaining the

Serbia expects 15% production increase for 2023 blueberry season
Serbia’s blueberry industry is hopeful and expects a positive 2023 blueberry harvest season, that starts next month (June), with a 15% production increase predicted. This follows a spring with

R&D process key to varietal success for Spanish nursery

Oranges from the Guadalquivir may fall by 60%.
Companies such as Sandías El Abuelo have prioritised the land near the wells they have acquired rights to plant, and have even "sacrificed part of the production", explains Francisco Heredia

Prognosfruit 2023: 2 - 4 August 2023 in Trentino, Italy - registrations are open now
"Last year's event brought home to all of us how important Prognosfruit and its three-day programme are for the apple and pear sector. Prognosfruit offers delegates the opportunity to meet and