Almeria, a winter 'refuge' for the new pepper thrips
Translator Climate change and the breakdown of resistance by diseases such as powdery mildew or tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in the pepper crop are reviving their incidence in the field, as

Onion market review for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
According to EastFruit analysts, onions remain one of the most dynamic positions on the fruit and vegetable market, although, thanks to the arrival of new crop onions from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,

Fruit Logistica exhibition space now available
Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, has opened exhibitor registrations for its 2024 edition. Companies have until the end of July to register for next

"Fewer durians, strong apple sales"
In the fruit market this week, the arrival of imported apples increased, and the sales in the second half of the week were satisfactory; the arrival of Thai durians decreased, so buyers expanded

Trouble ahead if no power to pump diesel to the generators running water pumps, packhouses and cold stores
When you see Kent mangoes in a greengrocer at the moment, priced at R50 (2.38 euro) for a tree-ripened fruit, you are looking at the only mangoes this time of year harvested in South Africa and

Recent rainfall saves the stone fruit season in Tunisia
The stone fruit season begins in Tunisia, with good volumes and quality. The industry was unaffected by the drought, says Mohamed Sadok, CEO of CarthagoExpo. "After a long period of drought, we

The Citrus Fruit District of Sicily 'speaks' Chinese
"The Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia is the first citrus fruit collective brand with the Sicily brand registered in China". This was announced by the president Federica Argentati(in photo),

Exhibition space for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 now available for booking
FRUIT LOGISTICA, the leading trade fair for the global fresh produce trade, is pleased to announce that exhibitor registration for the highly anticipated 2024 event is now open. Companies have

Ukrainian berry season 2023. Another frosts challenge
In early May EastFruit reported of late April frosts’ aftermaths for the Ukrainian fruit and berry business. As reported, there were short frosts in the northern regions of Ukraine with

Six EDEKA merchants run Germany's best fruit and vegetable departments
For the 28th time, the trade magazine RUNDSCHAU for the food trade, together with FRUCHTHANDEL magazine, has searched for Germany's best fruit and vegetable departments and this year found six