Basilicata strawberries, here are all the strengths
While waiting for European recognition of the Protected Geographical Indication (click here to read more), the Basilicata strawberry is making its way onto the market with themed initiatives, such

'Apricots, frost has burnt up to 80 per cent of the fruit'
Over the past few nights, frost has made itself felt on fruit and vegetable production in Emilia-Romagna. As we anticipated in our article (click here to read more), apricots and stone fruits in

Dole introduces new, sweetest pineapple
Dole Food Company is introducing a new juicier, more aromatic and golden pineapple in response to consumer demand for a sweeter pineapple-eating experience The new fruit will be available in

DBV: Asparagus season has begun - Origin labelling also for processed O+G
"Asparagus and spring simply belong together - and with rising temperatures around Easter, the vegetable grows and so does the desire for the first fresh German asparagus," says Joachim Rukwied,

Chile with new export record for cherries
Compared to the previous year, 415,315 t were exported. This is an increase of 17 %. The most important target markets include China, the USA and South Korea. The targets for promotional

Selenella, the novella season kicks off
Starting last week, Selenella New Potatoes are back in the fruit and vegetable departments of Italy's best shops. A high quality product, the result of the work of a 100% Italian mill, controlled

'Bottlenecks regarding Turkish California and Capia'
Overall, the bell pepper season in Almeria, Spain, is drawing to a close. In isolated cases, such as in the Berja area, located in the higher altitudes of Almeria, small quantities are still being

The Paestum artichoke is back in celebration
The now-famous festival dedicated to the King of Spring: the Carciofo di Paestum IGP artichoke is back. The event will take place in the village of Gromola in Capaccio-Paestum from 22 to 25 April

Tesco ma utrzymać 1 tys. cen
Tesco ogłosiło, że blokuje ceny na ponad 1000 produktów codziennego użytku do 5 lipca. Supermarket powiedział, że jego najnowsza blokada cenowa "podkreśla jego niezachwiane zobowiązanie

Canadian fund buys into Mitolo Family Farms
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has invested in leading Australian potato and onion producer Mitolo Family Farms. Pending regulatory approval, the deal will see the Canadian pension fund’s

Freskon: From 23 to 25 April with new dynamics
According to its own figures, Freskon is set to become a magnet for international interest in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, with a growing number of exhibitors from 15 countries (Greece,

Egyptian potatoes are now available for export in abundant volumes
The potato season is starting in Egypt and is marked by abundant production, high demand, stable prices, and no particular challenges except for a few shipment complications. Mohammad Hassan,

A project coordinated by IRTA promotes the biological control of Tuta absoluta.
In 2006, a pest arrived in Spain that affects tomato plants and causes great losses throughout the value chain. It is the Tuta absoluta, a lepidopteran leafminer that mainly attacks the leaves of

Conad Nord Ovest has acquired three stores from Bennet
UK: M&S confirms news on prices of over 100 essential items - and shoppers will be pleased Marks and Spencer has extended its price lock on over 100 items until this summer, including fresh food

Indian grape exports soar due to European demand and few unseasonal rains
Despite initial concerns about global freight bottlenecks and two spells of unseasonal rains, Indian grape exports to Europe for the 2022-23 season (December to April) skyrocketed. Up until April

Killer frost in the Mantuan area
The frosts of the past few nights have compromised production in 2023. This was pointed out by Paolo Lavagnini from San Benedetto, an official of Cia East Lombardy in Mantua, who collected

Bonduelle launches Protein Salad, fourth range protein salads
Bonduellerivoluates the world of the fourth range and launches the new Protein Salad line, legume and vegetable salads that naturally contain protein. In 2023, the consumption of legumes will grow

Distribution barometer: a difficult first quarter
The year 2023 has not started under the best auspices for the fruit and vegetable department in the Italian large-scale retail trade. In the first quarter value sales are positive, but the result

More than 90% of the exhibitors from Fruit Attraction 2022 will participate again in 2023
Six months before its launch, more than 90% of the exhibitors that participated in the previous edition of Fruit Attraction have confirmed that they will participate in Fruit Attraction 2023. The

Tesco to hold 1,000 prices
Tesco has announced that it is locking in prices on over 1,000 everyday products until 5 July. The supermarket said its latest price lock “underlines its unwavering commitment to providing great