New polyphagous lepidoptera arrives
In Italy, there is an increased alert for a new lepidopteran pest that has been reported in the country. It is Platynota stultana, a member of the Tortricidae family and native to North America,

"The caliber of the first cherries has fallen a little short because of the heat, but it will improve for the other varieties"
The cherry campaign started about 15 days ago in the Jerte Valley with the first varieties grown in the area. "The volumes for now are very small, as is always the case at the beginning, and we

"Passion fruit benefiting from delays in most summer fruit"
Exotics are benefiting from the current delays in most summer fruit. "The large Spanish peach and nectarine volumes are still some way off, and strawberries also remain quite pricey. Demand for

Fine Fruit Company to move to new building next year
Fine Fruit Company has been in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, for two years. It is the Dutch branch of the French premium supermarket Grand Frais. "We're the perfect mix of a small organization's

BBQ purple sweet potato snack awarded among the world's best candy and snack innovations
The BBQ-flavored purple sweet potato chips from the Spanish brand Genuine Coconut have won the third prize for Best Innovation at the international fair ISM 2023, the world's largest trade fair

Martignani sprayers reduce spraying volumes
Water saving and the reduction of chemical treatments to improve the sustainability of fruit and vegetable production have become a mantra at European level, so much so that they are at the basis

Pomegranates flying high under new export brand
Sonlia Marketing’s last export pomegranates for the season are on the water, borne along by their new premium pomegranate brand which has gained firm traction. “Colors is Sonlia Marketing’s

“This cherry season has a more promising potential”
Just before the Turkish cherry season starts, Ani Tarim is wrapping up their apple season, says Mehmet Çakmak, sales and marketing manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Ani Tarim: “As of