Is aubergine skin toxic?
Although the answer is not simple, precautions should be taken when consuming this vegetable. For example, eating aubergines raw or unpeeled can be harmful due to the presence of a toxic alkaloid

Despar wins PLMA 2023 with Sicilian caponata
The positive trail of awards assigned to Despar branded products by PLMA (Private Label Manufacturers Association) continues during the "World of Private Label" International Trade Show in

"Communicating that a virus has been detected is the responsible thing to do"
The tomato industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in terms of the variety of tomatoes available. There has been a focus on developing tomatoes with distinct

TuberScan technology is tested in Mallorca
The UK's relationship with Mallorcan potato growing is historic and, at present, despite Brexit, trade between the two islands is still booming. For this very reason, both countries collaborate in

Pair of Hokkaido melons fetch $25,000 at Japanese auction
A pair of premium melons in Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido fetched 3.5 million yen ($25,000) at the year's first auction. This is the event's second highest bid on record. The bid for

US and Chile work to strengthen bilateral fruit trade
US officials have been in Chile this month to discuss various issues related to the bilateral trade of fresh fruit. The topics covered include US blueberry exports to Chile, the approval

Summer fruits, the Italiafruit analysis
The heat is starting to make itself felt and summer fruit is pawing the market in Bologna. The supply of melons, however, is still surplus to demand. Apricots are also already present in

Texas onion production transitioning north
“As they say in real estate, this could be a seller's market for a while.” So says Dante Galeazzi, CEO/president of the Texas International Fresh Produce Association of the onion market right

Poland intends to promote agri exports to Indonesia
According to Polish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wojciech Gerwel, his government wants to promote agricultural food exports to Indonesia during his visit to the country this week. Gerwel

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi
The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce that Nairobi, Kenya has been chosen as the site for its 2026 World Potato Congress. The proposed theme for this event is, “Developing Global