BVL/QS: Emergency approvals for insecticide SpinTor to control cherry vinegar flies
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has issued an emergency authorisation for the insecticide SpinTor (active ingredient: spinosad) for the control of the cherry

Pink Lady serves up world’s best food photographs
An intensely powerful portrait, The Candy Man, by UK photographer Jon Enoch, has won the overall prize of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2023, the world’s leading celebration of the art

Flood sinks fruit and vegetables in Emilia-Romagna
A dramatic situation is materialising in Emilia-Romagna in the last few hours, with flooding rivers, overflows and evacuations, the damage count seems incalculable and with bloody effects on the

Bid online for vegetable machinery from Invicta Produce Ltd
Are you looking for equipment for your vegetable production plant? Industrial Auctions offers many for sale on their online auction in Ramsgate (UK). This auction is organized on behalf of Invicta

Italy: Severe flooding in Emilia-Romagna
In the space of 24 hours, a total of 16 heavy rains have fallen on Emilia-Romagna, another four in Marche, and storms and thunderstorms have also been recorded: This was announced by the Italian

Situation in blueberry plantations 2023 - Spring is not favourable
The weather conditions this spring meant that flower development was slowed down. The plants were waiting for warming. At the time of last week's frosts, full flowering was taking place in crops

'My knowledge at the service of Tik Tok and Instagram'
The pepper with the 4-pronged base is sweeter than the one with 3, and the sweetest watermelon is the one with the opaque skin. These are the words ofFlavio Flavetta, with 30 years of experience

"Moja wiedza w służbie Tik Tok i Instagrama
Pieprz z czterema ząbkami jest słodszy niż ten z trzema, a najsłodszy arbuz to ten z nieprzezroczystą skórką. To słowa Flavio Flavetty, mającego za sobą 30 lat doświadczenia

California Navel orange season ends on high note
California’s Navel orange season started out challenging. “There was quite some rain between December and February and as a result, we were only able to harvest a few days a week for an

Owoce i warzywa, pakowacze patrzą w zrównoważoną przyszłość
Macfrut 2023 był kluczową sceną dla świata maszyn pakujących, o czym można było się przekonać odwiedzając stoisko Ulma Packaging. Wśród modeli wystawionych przez firmę z

Dutch organic mushroom farm flings open new building's doors
On Saturday, the organic mushroom farm Nesco held an open day for invited guests in Sint Oedenrode. This Dutch company completed its new building - which can be called revolutionary - last year.

New Zealand Avocado CEO to resign
Linda Flegg, chair of NZ Avocado Growers’ Association has announced the resignation of New Zealand Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular after 12 years in the role. “Jen has served us tirelessly

The Ambassador of Sudan announced negotiations on launching direct flights with Russia
Sudan is looking to expand its exports to Russia. "Negotiations are ongoing to launch direct flights between the African country and Russia", stated The Sudanese Ambassador to Moscow. The

Syngenta unveils ‘ToBRFV Resistant’ seal at Global Tomato Congress
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has launched a ‘ToBRFV Resistant’ seal to indicate Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) resistant varieties. The company said the new seal embodies its commitment

CEO of New Zealand Avocado to step aside after 12 years at the helm
Linda Flegg, Chair of NZ Avocado Growers’ Association announced the resignation of their CEO Jen Scoular after 12 years in the role. “Jen has served us tirelessly over the past 12 years and

"Egyptian mango industry is recovering after a difficult season"
Egyptian mango production is recovering after a difficult season last year, due, in particular, to weather conditions. Walaa Elhabbal, general manager of Overview Trading Company describes the

Mieszanki i przekąski, L'Insalata dell'Orto powraca do Macfrut z innowacją w postaci jadalnych kwiatów
Po sześciu latach nieobecności L'Insalata dell'Orto powraca do Macfrut. "To wielki powrót, nie mogliśmy się go doczekać - mówi Sara Menin, kierownik marketingu-, proponujemy rynkowi nasz

Giuliano Canella, Alì: 'more packaging to enhance fruit and vegetables
In the first four months of 2023, the fruit and vegetable department was in trouble throughout the Italian large-scale retail trade, and this happened even in those stores that have always made it

Dyrektor generalny ds. awokado w Nowej Zelandii podaje się do dymisji
Linda Flegg, przewodnicząca NZ Avocado Growers' Association ogłosiła rezygnację Jen Scoular z funkcji szefa New Zealand Avocado po 12 latach pełnienia tej funkcji. "Jen służyła nam

Tasmania remains fruit fly free
With winter approaching and the high-risk season for fruit fly ending, Tasmania’s fruit fly free status remains secure. Tasmania’s fruit fly free status ensures businesses have ongoing access

CEO New Zealand Avocado ustępuje po 12 latach u steru firmy
Linda Flegg, przewodnicząca NZ Avocado Growers' Association ogłosiła rezygnację z funkcji CEO Jen Scoular po 12 latach pełnienia tej funkcji. "Jen służyła nam niestrudzenie

Mixes and snacks, L'Insalata dell'Orto returns to Macfrut with an innovation in edible flowers
After six years of absence L'Insalata dell'Orto is back at Macfrut. "It is a great comeback, we were looking forward to it -says Sara Menin, marketing manager-, we propose to the market our

An important time to protect blueberries is coming - the weather will be favourable for diseases. Watch out for pests!
Blueberries in field crops are either before flowering or at the beginning of flowering, depending on the variety and region. This period is very important in terms of protecting the plants

Fruit and vegetables, packers look to a sustainable future
Macfrut 2023 was a key stage for the world of packaging machines, as could be seen by visiting the Ulma Packaging stand. Among the models exhibited by the company from Gragnano Trebbiense (PC):

"Energy prices, virus pressure have changed tomato cultivation"
"Energy prices and preventative measures for viruses have changed tomato cultivation," begins Tom Verdonck of Tomeco. "It's become quite tricky to guarantee stable delivery." Tomeco is a