Meloni, Italiafruit's analysis
In spite of the fact that the temperatures cannot yet be considered purely summery, the supply of melonisiciliani is steadily increasing at the wholesale markets. The fruit has a good organoleptic

Is cherry fattening?
Fruit is healthy A varied selection of fruit is key to a healthy, balanced diet. Not only do they provide essential vitamins, minerals and fibre that our bodies need to function properly, but they

South Africa: Frustration grows over citrus situation
The Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) has again appealed to the South African government to avert the looming crisis of the EU FCM regulation, which threatens orange exports and growers'

Fruitnet chairman and Fruit Logistica co-founder dies, aged 93
Chris White pays tribute to departed friend and colleague Günter Schweinsberg, the fresh produce business journalist, publisher, and chairman of Fruitnet Media International, died peacefully at

Pachino tomatoes paint Macfrut red
On Wednesday 3 May, the Consorzio Tutela della IGP Pomodoro di Pachino (Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino Tomato) will land at Macfrut in Rimini with a large stand, where moments of

Increased costs continue to pressure organic banana growers and shippers
Following a tricky winter, the supply of organic bananas is good and where it was expected to be. For Organics Unlimited, its current supply of organic bananas comes from both Mexico and Ecuador.

Vegetable prices rise sharply in Azerbaijan
Vegetable prices in Azerbaijan, including tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, have risen sharply recently. Farmers attribute the price increase to the sharp rise in the cost of fertilizers and

"Many Polish apple growers are choosing cheaper cultivation options"
The end of the apple season in Poland comes with challenging circumstances, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: “The end of the Polish apple season could be

"The tight exotic market will gradually recover in the coming weeks"
Due to continued high freight rates, inflation and the annual change of season, volume availability - especially for mangoes and avocados - has come under pressure. "We are currently distributing

"Business seems to be shifting more toward the weekend now"
Bernd Bahlmann was able to harvest his first asparagus on Maundy Thursday, April 6, in order to be able to offer it at Easter. "However, the volumes were not yet sufficient to open our farm store.

Tomatoes from the Rhineland - small-fruited varieties particularly popular
While hobby gardeners wait for warmer temperatures to plant tomatoes in their gardens, Rhineland tomato growers are already harvesting. This is pointed out by the Provinzialverband Rheinischer

Black Elk expands range with rustic pastes
Alce Nero's frozen food range expands in the name of innovation, taste and healthy eating. Here come the Frozen Organic Rustic Pastati: vegetable, source of protein and rich in fibre. Perfect for

Apofruit, training for young members continues
Apofruit, a fruit and vegetable cooperative with over 2,700 members throughout Italy, is continuing its training activities for younger members. On 13 and 14 April, a two-day event was held for

Uzbekistan: apricots of a new crop fell in price by more than 3 times in one week
Fresh apricots of a new crop became available in supermarkets in the capital of Uzbekistan at the beginning of the second decade of April and have fallen in price by more than 3 times over this

Countdown begins for Corbana’s International Banana Congress
New opportunities and challenges facing the global banana industry will come under the spotlight at the 9th International Banana Congress, which takes place in Miami next month. More than 600

Pianeta Rosso on stage at Macfrut: taste is the priority on tomatoes
We are quick to talk about goodness, taste and flavour; everyone has their own opinions and beliefs but, according to insiders, the flavour of the new tomato varieties has certainly improved

Morocco ranked third in global tomato exports
Tomatoes are the main export category for Morocco, and the country has been steadily increasing the volume of tomato exports for several years, EastFruit reports. Morocco became the 5th in the

Tropic’s non-browning gene-edited banana cleared for production in the Philippines
Tropic's non-browning bananas have the potential to significantly reduce food waste and CO2 emissions along the supply chain by more than 25%, as over 60% of exported bananas go to waste before

Marco Salvi: 'The future of exports lies in opening up new markets
Concern over European policies on pesticides and packaging and the consumption crisis were the topics at the centre of the report by Fruitimprese president Marco Salvi at the 74th assembly of the

Agriculture and port issues discussed in South African-Namibian trade talks
The South African and Namibian fruit export sectors have for many years argued that the development of port infrastructure in Namibia and regular shipping opportunities from those ports would go a

Darlene Avila and Stephanie Soto join CTGC
Darlene Avila and Stephanie Soto have joined the California Table Grape Commission’s marketing team. Avila has been appointed digital marketing manager. She will focus on developing and

"We want to offer an honest organic-vegan product, which is why we do not use animal manure"
The Bioland Kräutergut Dworschak-Fleischmann offers some 240 different organic-vegan herb varieties. "I am not a vegan myself, but I want to offer an honest organic-vegan product, which is