"The current price of greenhouse watermelons only covers half of its production cost"
"The costs of producing greenhouse watermelon has increased sharply and, with the current yields, stands at € 0.45/kg. This puts producers in a critical situation as the prices that they are

The Haut-Poitou melon launches 2023 season and celebrates 25th anniversary of PGI
“With its yellow rind, its firm, juicy and fragrant orange flesh, well-developed aroma and deliciously sweet taste,” the Haut-Poitou melon PGI is celebrating the 25 years of its label. Spread

Don Gregorio, Sakata's first greenhouse toad skin
The flavour of Don Gregorio, Sakata's first variety of piel de sapo melon for greenhouse cultivation, is surprising in its presentation to growers and marketers. "We have achieved our objective:

'V-range vegetables, growing interest from northern Europe'
The interest of foreign interlocutors from Northern Europe for vegetables in the V range is growing. This was witnessed by the Annatura company after its participation in the TuttoFooda trade fair

Great sourcing opportunity for onion importers – price in Tajikistan fell to for US $0.18/kg at wholesale!
While Ukraine continues to break price records for onions – last week wholesale prices here reached $1.18-1.34 per kg – prices continue to fall rapidly in Tajikistan. As of the end of last

New sweeter watermelon varieties push nationwide sales in China
"Now is the season for our greenhouse watermelons in ShaHeXin, in China's Eastern Shandong Province. This year, we have newly planted 2K small watermelons. The sugar content of this watermelon can

Our coconut business also helps and supports Vietnamese farmers
"The global coconut market has witnessed huge growth in recent years, especially in the post-Covid era. There's a trend with consumers going for healthy products. Our business core value is not

Good late orange and blood orange campaign in Sicily
"Cooperativa Il Girasole is among the few citrus fruit companies still processing fruits this season with late oranges such as Valencia Late and Ovale Calabrese. In addition, we believe we are the

Great sourcing opportunity for onion importers
While Ukraine continues to break price records for onions – last week wholesale prices here reached $1.18-1.34 per kg – prices continue to fall rapidly in Tajikistan. As of the end of last

Maap and Veronamercato study the Mercabarna model
Tests of international dialogue between wholesale markets. The business missions of the delegation of Mercabarna, the wholesale market of Barcelona, represented by the managing body and some

Record-breaking peppers, a season to go down in the annals
If there is one reference in the national markets, from north to south, that is the pepper, thanks to a campaign that leaves both producers and traders satisfied. Talking to us about the 2023

Turin market, new strategies for internationalisation
The development of international relations and the acquisition of new customers from beyond the Alps is an essential cornerstone of the strategic development policies of the CAATCentro Agro

Fierce competition for Turkish watermelons
The watermelon season in Turkey has kicked off, and according to Coskun Eren, marketing manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Eren, everything is pretty much smooth sailing so far: “The

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