Inaugural Global Tropicals Congress dates announced
Leading players from the international tropical fruit sector will meet in The Hague on 14 September, 2023 for the first Global Tropicals Congress, organised by Fruitnet Media International. The

Himachal Horti Department introduces six new mango varieties
The Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Department has introduced six new varieties of mangoes that can be cultivated in a high-density format. The project is part of the World Bank-sponsored Himachal

The Japanese grape variety named in honor of Mount Fuji
A cross between two species of the Vitis genus, Kyoho grapes are famous for their size, appearance, and exceptional flavor. As of 2017, the International Organization of Vine and Wine reported

Start of season for local vegetables at SPAR
Radishes and young onions are now being harvested from Tyrolean farmers. Salads will follow soon According to SPAR, the decades-long partnership with the farmers guarantees the smooth and speedy

Frosts cause damage locally in Polish apple orchards, but majority is unaffected
The Polish apple season has had its challenges, but overall the season has been pretty good, Adam Malengiewicz, sales manager for Polish apple exporter Ewa-Bis, explains: “I think that the

Second International Africa Avocado Congress takes place on the 31st of May
The Avocado Society of Kenya has organized the second International Africa Avocado Congress, also known as Avocado Africa 2023, which will be held at Sarit Expo center Nairobi, Kenya, on 31st May

Packaging machines make fruit and vegetables more sustainable and digital
Ulma Packaging, present in Italy with its branch in Gragnano Trebbiense (PC), one of 23 in the group, will be present from 3 to 5 May at the trade fair of reference for professionals in the fruit

Marchew wolniej, ale i w kwietniu drożała
Największą dynamikę wzrostu cen marchwi w polskim dużym hurcie mieliśmy w tym sezonie między 10 lutego i 3 marca, ale trend zwyżkowy w tym segmencie rynku warzyw trwa

Amidst industry disruption, uncertainty about Moroccan watermelon volumes this year
Estimates are hesitant about the watermelon volumes this year in Morocco. Several sources indicate a lower volume than last year, due to water stress and the ban on cultivation in some areas.