New Zealand citrus provides essential health benefits
New Zealand’s favourite citrus fruit are now in season and Kiwi shoppers are encouraged to enjoy this important produce throughout the day for a great tasting, affordable vitamin boost. Wayne

Fruitimprese, directors elected for the next three years
The 74th Fruitimprese National Assembly took place last week, during which the voting for the Board of Directors for the three-year period 2023-2025 was held. Below is the list of elected and ex

Ramaphosa condemns EU for restrictions on citrus exports from South Africa
Yesterday, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the EU for restrictions on citrus exports from his nation to prevent the importation of non-indigenous moths which stranded tons of

Drewry’s all-new Container Freight Portal combines ocean freight procurement and cost benchmarking intelligence
Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, the ocean freight cost benchmarking and procurement support division of Drewry Shipping Consultants, has announced the launch of Drewry Container Freight Portal, a

Parlapiano holds high the Ribera orange flag
Parlapiano Siciliawill present in Rimini on the occasion of Macfrut 2023 the excellences of the Sicilian territory of which it is leader in marketing and, in particular, Arancia di Ribera D.O.P.,

Australian Banana Growers’ Council names new chair
Leon Collins will replace Stephen Lowe as chair of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC). Collins, a Far North Queensland grower, has served on the ABGC’s board for more than six

Market stalls, rules change with the competition decree
The Council of Ministers has approved the Competition Decree. The allocation of parking concessions for street vendors in public areas will be put out to tender, safeguarding the legitimate

"The avocado industry in Morocco needs more consolidation and maturity"
The avocado season in Morocco came to an end in April and was marked by good volumes exceeding 40,000 tons, and good quality of the produce allowing 90% of the harvests to be exported. Abdelmoumen

Spreafico charts the future in the name of sustainability
"Care for the environment and respect for people are among the main growth factors of a company". This was emphasised by Spreafico Francesco e F.lli spa, an industry leader in the production and

NZ citrus season begins
New Zealand’s citrus season is under way. Wayne Hall, chair of peak industry body Citrus New Zealand, said a “good supply” of locally grown fruit is expected this year. “While damage was

The European packaging regulation proposal would be a disaster for the fruit and vegetable sector
There is a huge debate going on right now with regard to packaging, both about the materials used and about disposal and/or recycling. We talked about it with Mauro Salini, president of the

'Premium pear stands its ground in volatile market environment'
Xenia®, the new pear club variety of the German Fruit Variety Consortium (DOSK), is saying goodbye to the German market after a successful season. Just in time for the pear blossom and Pear Day

Weather hits Southern Hemisphere apple crops
Poor weather has led to forecasts of Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crops being revised downwards. In New Zealand, Cyclone Gabrielle took out more than 20% of the forecast volume, while in

‘Seed potato exports to resume to NI in autumn’
According to Minister of State at Defra Lord Benyon, new requirements will allow Scottish seed potatoes back into the Northern Irish market from autumn this year. Following the Windsor Framework,

VSGP: A vegetable year full of challenges
"If you can no longer grow from a challenge, but are in danger of failing, it becomes a problem. Problems need solutions," stressed Werner Salzmann, President of the VSGP, at the delegates'

Small fruits, the new Rijk Zwaan project
Involved in horticultural breeding since it was founded in 1924, Rijk Zwaanstarts a new small fruit programme with the aim of adding strawberry, blackberry and raspberry to its product portfolio.

“We are able to control the varieties we want to plant, to be certain of the volumes"
For a year now, Top Fruits has been producing its own melons through its Spanish subsidiary Calistafrut, which are sold under the brand Le Précieux. The advantage of being a producer, according

Agricola Lusia, the certified citrus fruit specialists #vocidellortofrutta
Clear certifications covering the entire production cycle. Agricola Lusia works tirelessly to offer an increasingly complete and high-performance service to its large-scale distribution customers,

Atlántica agrícola launches Archer®
Atlántica Agrícola, a Grupo Atlántica company, launches Archer®, a new line of Diana Solutions designed to adapt to the specific requirements of high intensity production in the fruit and

A rapid reduction in the supply of white cabbage provoked a price rise in Ukraine
Prices for white cabbage in Ukraine are growing rapidly, EastFruit project analysts inform. There are fewer offers on the market, while the demand for white cabbage is quite high. Consequently,

Boom for the infusion market, +20% over pre Covid
In Italy, public interest and appreciation for infusions is growing. Although traditionally less popular than consumption habits, especially in northern European countries, infusion drinks are

Bigbucks trees appear to be a hit in India
Flash Gala ™, the full-red apple of the Bigbucks tree, is a popular choice with South Africans who, like their counterparts globally, are seduced by the perfect, cherry-red colour which makes it

Asparagus was ahead of schedule, now latest season in ten years
Last Sunday, St George’s Day marked the official start of the English asparagus season, and despite the cold, dull weather there were home-grown asparagus on the shelves in time. “We are

UK phytosanitary crackdown on European fruit and vegetables
With the exit of the United Kingdom from Europe, from autumn 2024 European goods entering the country will have to have phytosanitary certification. The products for which the documentation will