Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Karastergiou Bros braced for harsher climate
As large parts of Greece swelter under 40C-plus temperatures, and as wildfires rage in the south of the country, it’s easy to neglect the continuing impact of the spring’s hailstorms, not

BIO Campojoyma approaches the Poniente with a collection point
"We continue to grow. If last June we reported that we have bought 30 hectares in Águilas, of the highest quality, and ready to grow organic peppers this summer, now we want to announce the

British Growers unveils carrot symposium speakers
The International Symposium on Carrot and other Apiaceae has published speaker and programme details for its third event held at York racecourse on 2-5 October. Coordinated by British Growers Ltd

Zero residue, culture is needed
Between organic and conventional, many producers are also offering zero residue. In order to increase the visibility and distinctiveness of these products, L'Insalata dell'Orto has joined Zero

Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Fresh Direct partners with Fischer Farms
Produce supplier to the UK hospitality sector Fresh Direct has partnered with vertical farming pioneers, Fischer Farms, to launch a range of British-grown herbs and leafy greens – giving its

At the end of the season, the price of sweet cherries increased in Ukraine
Most farmers in Ukraine this week announced the end of the selling season for sweet cherries, according to EastFruit project analysts. This information is also confirmed by wholesale companies,

Solutions for the biological protection of raspberries in tunnels
As part of the Raspberry Factory 2023 project, we test and implement solutions to optimise production technology to the situation at hand or changing market requirements. Several such solutions

Morocco again increases nut imports
Morocco has been again increasing the imports of nuts, as shown by the import statistics in January-April 2023, reports EastFruit. Imports had been growing rapidly over the past years but fell in

Post-harvest strawberries (plantation monitoring, 20.07.2023)
The last fruits of late varieties such as 'Malwina' are being harvested in the fields. Where strawberries have already been picked some time ago, there are often no plantations left either. What

IFG wins “landmark” IP case in China
Global table grape breeder International Fruit Genetics (IFG) has announced that a plant variety infringement case in Yunnan, China, has concluded in its favour. The infringement involved IFG’s

Pink Lady sales remain steady in Europe
Pink Lady has said that its sales have been holding up well amid the “unprecedented context” of double-digit inflation in the food sector throughout Europe. Sales of Pink Lady and PinKids

Serbs unhappy with raspberry prices, threaten to halt harvest, yields also lower
President of the Association of Raspberry Producers of Serbia, Dobrivoje Radovic stated on behalf of the berry producers that he will ask the buyers/traders of raspberries (mainly cold storage

Serbs unhappy with raspberry prices, threaten to halt harvest, yields also lower
President of the Association of Raspberry Producers of Serbia, Dobrivoje Radovic stated on behalf of the berry producers that he will ask the buyers/traders of raspberries (mainly cold storage

Egyptian orange exports to Southeast Asia to reach record high in current MY
The Egyptian orange exports to the Southeast Asian countries continue setting new records, as reported by EastFruit. Considering such developments, the final result of the current MY 2022/23

Valagro becomes Syngenta Biologicals
Syngenta has announced the launch of Syngenta Biologicals, a new reality that brings together Valagro, the biostimulants and specialty nutrients pioneer it acquired in 2020, with its in-house

Spanish canned food doubles the price of Italian canned food on the Chinese market
The Spanish canned vegetable market in China, with origins in Navarra and Murcia, has a smaller market share than its main European competitor, the Italian market, but its products are more

Retailers ‘not profiteering’ over high prices
British supermarkets have not been profiteering by raising food prices over the past year, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded. The CMA has been assessing how retail

Solutions for the biological protection of raspberries in tunnels
As part of the Raspberry Factory 2023 project, we test and implement solutions to optimise production technology to the situation at hand or changing market requirements. Several such solutions

Are low-priced products the solution to all problems?
Much has been said in recent weeks about price increases in the fruit and vegetable sector, forgetting that the sector is often subject to inflationary and deflationary periods caused by