Bosnia and Herzegovina denies import of 22 tons of potatoes
On June 2, the Federal Sanitary Inspection at the Orašje border crossing prohibited the import of a shipment of potatoes for industrial processing from Poland. During the regular inspection of

Technological aspects of raspberry cultivation in Roguszyn
A semi-final training session organised on 3 June as part of the Raspberry Factory project - summer varieties on the farm of Jakubowski and Lewandowski in Roguszyn near Czerwińsk on Vistula made

Fruit and vegetables, consumption down by 8 % in Q1 2023
Inflation, compounded by production problems due to weather conditions, is affecting the drop in fruit and vegetable consumption, which has been consecutive for 17 months. The decrease in the

EPAL Germany: New tool supports users in exchanging EPAL Euro pallets
The guide to identifying original EPAL pallets is easy to use for every employee directly involved in the exchange process. The logistics industry faces constant challenges when it comes to the

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

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 to plant blueberries and get the most out of your seedlings
Plants that arrived from the Dutch Fall Creek nursery were planted in raised beds. Previously, peat was introduced into the row locations and mixed with native soil. The beds were formed and

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

Blueberry protection aimed at a sustainable yield
The flowering period is undoubtedly a very important time in which the implementation of treatments against fungal diseases will translate into the expected yield of blueberries. However, this

Top 10: The busiest container ports in Europe
There are several important container hubs in Europe, which are key points for the global supply chain industry. The container sector is increasingly developing in the majority of European ports

Foldable bins cause 75% reduction in return trips, cost savings and lower emissions for broccoli exports
Agromark, a Spanish export company specialising in fruits and vegetables, has enhanced its return on investment (ROI) and minimised its carbon footprint through the implementation of Tosca's

Chilean kiwifruit campaign on course for early finish
Chilean kiwifruit exports are projected to decrease by 14 per cent in volume in 2022/23 compared with last season. Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee, said lower

Australian shoppers upset over individually-wrapped cucumbers at Woolworths
Editor James Massola from Nine Newspapers National Affairs drew attention to the sale of individually-wrapped cucumbers at Woolworths in a tweet on Saturday, commending the ACT government’s

Tortona strawberry, an endless niche
The first records of its existence date back to1411 and today, despite the fact that the product struggles to be cultivated on an area of more than one hectare, the Tortona fragrant strawberry is