Cooperatives demand radical change of EU's packaging and plant protection proposals
A radical change in the approach of the legislative proposals on the reduction of the use of plant protection products and new packaging standards. This is what the fruit and vegetable

EU three-week average price of European bananas at €126 per 100 kgs in week 5
In week 21, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €106/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs, while the Spanish paid €89/100 kgs and the

Cortilia rewards Sipo with the Contest Ambassador Award
To Sipo, an Italian company active in the production and marketing of fruit and vegetables, goes the Contest Ambassador Award, presented by Cortilia, an eCommerce platform for fresh food and

Beach and Foot Volleyball Championships, Dole is partner
Days full of excitement on the seashore for all sand sports enthusiasts: from Thursday 8 June to Sunday 11 June, two of the most important competitions dedicated to the disciplines of Beach and

Mission Produce introduces non-destructive testing tech in United Kingdom
Mission Produce announced the advancement of its ripening process in the United Kingdom (UK) with AVOS Mini, a non-destructive ripeness control tool and smart device that measures avocado ripeness

Colombia Avocado Board publishes new handling guide
The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB), the promotional arm of the Colombian avocado industry in the US, has published its first ever Colombian avocado handling guide. Authored by industry expert John

How will the hybrid potato change the international potato sector?
Is the hybrid potato the new weapon in the fight for greater food security? The hybrid version of this popular crop could make a huge difference, especially in the agricultural regions of Africa.

Lemon harvest drops by 40% in Costa Blanca – high production costs blamed
High production costs have slashed Alicante province's lemon harvest by 40% compared to last year. According to Alicante's Asaja young farmers association, 800,000 tons of lemons have been

FEPEX calls for support for campaign against Spanish strawberries
FEPEX and the Huelva Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters, FRESHUELVA, a member of the Federation, have asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, to

Can hybrid potatoes change the international potato industry?
A hybrid potato version might make a huge difference, especially in the agricultural regions of Africa. But it could also play a major role in the transition to sustainable agriculture in the

Chile: Kiwi campaign probably ends earlier
The Andean country's kiwifruit exports are expected to decline by 14 % in the 2022/23 season compared to the previous season. Lower availability combined with a 30% drop in the volume of green

Mission Produce advances UK ripening process
Mission Produce has announced the advancement of its ripening process in the UK with Avos Mini, a non-destructive ripeness control tool and innovative smart device that measures avocado ripeness

German machine manufacturer to host in-person showcase of fresh produce machinery
After the last Customer Day in 2021 had to take place solely online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Kronen GmbH is inviting customers and interested parties to experience the event in person again