Zim council corrects misperceptions of its citrus trade with China
The Horticultural Development Council of Zimbabwe welcomes the re-introduced possibility of loading out through Beira - the average transit time from Zimbabwe to Beira is around 18 hours - while

"In Austrian stores, conventional complements organic"
With this nice weather, plenty of watermelons are being loaded in Southern Europe, destined for the northern countries. Fruitprint, a Dutch company that links retailers and distributors directly

Supermarkets learn from Ama Crai East
A training project, or rather, a real online academy: this is the innovative e-learning platform developed by Ama Crai Est over the past year and dedicated to all members, employees and

Israel’s 2023 mango export season starts with good European demand
Israel’s mango export season has just started with good early demand from Europe. Early indications are that there will be about 15% fewer mangoes harvested in Israel compared to last year.

Florette launches its new Xtreme Chicken Crispy Complete Salad
Florette launches a groundbreaking and different proposal within its range of Complete Salads, the new Xtreme Chicken Crispy. The first salad in a new range of Complete Salads under the concept of

Global Tropicals Congress offers fresh ideas for sustainable growth
The inaugural Global Tropicals Congress will take place in The Hague on 14 September. The one-day event brings together key players from across the industry to explore the latest market

Peaches: between the two quarrels, Turkey enjoys
Spain leading in Europe (but the Iberian country is in difficulty), Campania leading in Italy (which confirms the southernisation of national production), foreign trade experiencing ups and downs

The added value of hand-processed fruit
"We can count on a few specialized operators who package all the apricots and Saturn peaches by hand throughout the summer campaign. The result is a riper produce which therefore boasts superior

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds acquires Feltrin Sementes
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Feltrin Sementes, a Brazilian vegetable seed company serving smallholder growers and home gardeners in over 40

"We saw 10-15% higher demand than predicted and product sold faster than we expected"
After a slow start the Jersey Royal potato season is coming to a positive close, with demand being up on expectations. “We are now at the end of our export season,” explains Nigel Holliday

The Giga apple conquers Milan
Tasting a Giga® apple is such a great moment that it has to be shared. That's why, to celebrate the Giga® Moment, the VOG Consortium has launched Giga Town, the event that shares the experience

IGP Melocotón de Cieza presents its 2023 campaign
Manuel Ruiz, president of the Protected Geographical Indication Cieza Peach, this morning presented the new production, marketing and promotion campaign for this peach. The presentation ceremony,

SanLucar adds Canary Island papayas to tropicals line-up
SanLucar has introduced papayas grown in the Canary Islands to its expanding range of fresh produce. Consumers in Germany and Austria can now buy tree-ripened Sweet Sense papayas, characterised by

"The first two weeks of July will still be complicated for melons."
While consumption is high, there is a lack of product, and people are flocking to buy melons. "Prices have risen to unprecedented numbers," says Bruno Francescon of Mantuafruit, a melon

Switzerland: Pome fruit stocks well cleared at the end of June
According to Swisscofel/Swiss Fruit Association data, the stock at the end of June was 4,128 t, well below those of 2022 (12,139 t) and 2021 (9,290 t). The June storage reduction of 5,003 t is

Launching clear, sustainable packaging for mushrooms
Highline Mushrooms, a grower of organic mushrooms, is addressing plastic concerns by taking significant steps toward sustainability. Recognizing the urgent need for environmental advancements and

Strawberry and raspberry prices at the beginning of July (4.07.2023)
Strawberry prices have been on the rise in recent days, but due to the accumulated supply of raw material in recent days, prices have returned to last week's levels, hopefully temporarily. At the

Table grapes - day dedicated to varietal innovation in Sicily

How much does Kazakhstan provide for itself with fruit and vegetable production?
Kazakhstan has seen a 10.5 thousand hectare increase in the area of vegetable crops over the past three years, reaching 173.5 thousand hectares this year. This growth can be attributed to modern

"Extreme heat has had little negative effect on Yunnan grapes"
The Southeast Asian fruit import market continues to expand year on year. Chinese suppliers play a vital role in meeting the demand for various fruits. One such supplier, based in Chongqing,

The Giga® Apple an experience shared by a whole city
The initiative started in Milan, in its famous Piazza del Duomo. Throughout the month of June, the BikeMi bike-sharing stop, personalised with the identity of the great tasting apple brand, became

Anti-waste label, measure postponed
It was expected among the measures against food waste that the European Commission is presenting today, Wednesday 5 July. But, according to ANSA reports, the EU delegated act that wanted to