Egyptian melon and watermelon exporters await European summer
Like other North African origins, Egyptian melon and watermelon exporters are patiently waiting for the summer to start in Europe, and the increase in temperatures, favoring the consumption of

Magverik, the ribbed melon that appeals to the large-scale retail trade
The Italian roasted melon, with its characteristic round-oval shape, has always been one of the most sought-after by consumers: BASF Vegetable Seeds presents Magverik F1, the Nunhems-branded

Denmark: "Collaborating with chefs in Copenhagen boosts our image"
When possible, Danes prefer local, sustainably produced food. Add Copenhagen's luxury restaurants to that, and you have the ideal breeding ground for a company like Funga Farm: a small-scale urban

AMI: Melon supply from Spain continues to grow
The availability of Spanish watermelons is now at full capacity. Plenty of produce is available for export from the early growing areas. With the increasing presence in the trade, demand for the

Bell peppers are best seller at Sicilian Vittoria market
The trend for the main references at the Vittoria Fruit and Vegetable Market marks a slight but gradual decline in prices. Prices have been declining for about ten days now, but without

Interpera, early bird rate extended to 15 June
The International Pear Congress will be held on 28-29 June 2023 in Lérida, Catalonia. The early bird rate has been extended until 15 June. So now is the time to register for this event that will

Aussie melons chase bigger slice of Asian markets
The peak industry body for the Australian melon industry, Melons Australia, will target opening access to emerging markets in south-east Asia as part of its strategy to grow its export share from

First quarter revenue of $2.0 billion, an increase of 1.0%
Dole plc today released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2023: Announced in January 2023 our agreement to sell our

Peas like gold: 480 euro per kilo
There is one pea variety that is considered a true luxury for a select few, the lágrima de Costa pea from Gipuzkoa. This is the lágrima variety that is cultivated in the Artzentales valley in

Florette donated more than 250,000 products to the Navarre Food Bank in 2022
On Tuesday 16th May Florette, a leading company in salads and other ready-to-eat vegetable dishes, was visited by a team of volunteers from the Food Bank of Navarra. This committee, made up of

Imported oranges, good sales but small quantities
While summer fruit is not among the favourite products on the markets in these days of bad weather (click here to read more), the trend for citrus fruit remains positive. We talked about this with

Start of Uruguayan kaki sales season in Europe
The Spanish Rojo Brillante kaki season came to a close between January and February; earlier than usual and with high prices due to a significantly smaller harvest. Now, kakis are returning to

The price paid for the Moroccan tomatoes imported into the EU increased by 12%
EU tomato and citrus fruit imports from third countries are subject to enhanced monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. The data shows an undeniable increase in the volume

Zucchiolo: the new vegetable that chefs are looking at
It has a thin, firm skin like a cucumber, and a pleasant, mild taste like a courgette. But its appearance is reminiscent of a pumpkin. Do you know what it is? It's called Zucchiolo, a mix between

"Watermelon prices have plunged to the levels they normally have in July due to the large supply and low demand"
The area devoted to watermelon cultivation in Spain decreased by about 20% over the previous season, a decrease that has been offset by higher yields than usual in Almeria's greenhouses. However,

Vittoria market, more than half a million scam
Six hundred thousand euro swindled from 17 dealers, a further 100 thousand involved two other boxes. Goods bought and not paid for, in a system that appears almost consolidated and that alarms -

Fruits and vegetables, a priority in the shopping basket
Health, quality and respect for the environment play a fundamental role for consumers when buying fruit and vegetables. The campaign under the slogan "Compete for a better life by eating at least

Apofruit at Macfrut relaunches with new projects and investments
Positive for Apofruit the balance of the last edition of Macfrut,a "strategic" event according to its president Mirco Zanotti. Several projects were presented. The collaboration with Colt.Or:

"Dutch iceberg lettuce season is good to go"
The iceberg lettuce is about to begin at the Dutch company Ursem-Zuurbier. "We should start today, which is a few days later than usual. The lettuce looks good, though they're all still a bit