Switzerland: 'Double harvest' for electricity and soft fruit
The production of food and electricity on the same area has been possible in Switzerland since last year. In Beerenland in the Bernese Seeland, Barbara Schwab Züger has put one of the country's

The main challenges facing the agricultural industry to be addressed at Infoagro Exhibition
The Organising Committee of the Infoagro Exhibition International Trade Fair has made official the list of scientists and professionals who will participate as speakers in the cycle of conferences

Apple imports reach 5-year low in Egypt due to currency devaluation, food inflation and economic downturn
Egypt, one of the key importers of fresh apples in the world, continues to reduce trade in these fruits, according to EastFruit. Under conditions of rapid devaluation of the national currency,

Packaging trays of Swiss organic mushrooms continuously replaced with 100 percent grass-paper trays
As part of its value-added strategy, the Swiss Mushroom Producers Association (VSP) developed the grass-paper tray in cooperation with Coop. From now on, the packaging trays of Swiss organic brown

Hot climate apples and pears head to South America
VentureFruit, the commercialisation manager for the Hot Climate Partnership, has announced a new partnership that will see the future-focused hot climate breeding programme expand into South

Cheap Russian currency may reduce prices in Azerbaijani markets
In recent years, the seasonal price in Azerbaijan drops for produce have been delayed, and last year the prices for fruits and vegetables only became cheaper towards the end of summer. Independent

Over 4,000 visitors attended Freskon this year
Freskon 2023, the Fruit and Vegetable International Trade Event organised by TIF-HELEXPO from 23 to 25 April at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, recorded its best performance ever as

Photo Report: Toronto, Canada fresh produce retail visit
Vibrant displays of the freshest fruit and vegetables, sourced from around the world, were seen on the shelves of different retailers in Toronto, Canada last week (25-27 April 2023). During last

Supply chain research to deliver green and gold standard avocados to customers
Western Australian avocados will feature in the second stage of a national research project on managing supply chain risks to deliver more consistent, better quality fruit that satisfies customer

UBCO researchers aim to energize fruit waste
UBC Okanagan researchers are looking at the potential of using fruit waste—both solid and leachate—to power fuel cells. While the energy extracted from food scraps still pales in comparison to

Crisp and crowded, Macfrut convinces
Macfrut celebrated 40 years and did so in grand style. The visit of the Head of State to Cesena on 2 May was the appetiser that gave an even greater insight into the importance and vitality of the

Precision irrigation for blueberry cultivation
Irritec, one of the global leaders in the precision irrigation sector, will be among the protagonists of the 40th edition of Macfrut. The international event that will take place at the Rimini

Innovation and new perspectives, the growth of Jingold
At the end of a successful season in the northern hemisphere and at the start of the season in the southern hemisphere: for Jingoldsi it is a significant moment to take part in Macfrut, the

New grader spots internal decay for Canadian onion producer
Like many farmers, Nova Agri CEO Earl Kidston was struggling with a big problem: internal decay in his onions. After a long process, he found the key that would finally solve the issue: a new

'Fruit and vegetables must become strategic again'
The perspective is the one we all hope for: "Italy must return to playing a strategic international role by creating virtuous synergies with developing countries". With these words, the Minister

Cooperatives promote stone fruit consumption
The stone fruit producing cooperatives, mainly peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, flat peaches and cherries, have launched this Wednesday, 3rd May, the campaign 'Good to the Stone', with the

'Organic is a valuable ally for health'
The organic market continues to find favour with consumers, albeit in a very difficult context for the entire sector, which is seeing a general contraction in the consumption of fruit and

South Africa's kiwi industry is growing rapidly
New genetic material, growing global demand and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwi industry over the past decade. In 2019, the South

UK road transport prices hit April record as double-digit inflation remains
The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed that haulage and courier prices increased slightly from March to April. With haulage prices up 3.6% and courier prices up 2%,

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