"Dolce Passione" watermelons: Ripe for the German market
When was a watermelon ripe again? Various pictures and advice are circulating on the internet. The "Dolce Passione" watermelon from the consortium of the same name makes the decision a little

Bulgarian sweet cherries on domestic market
Recently, Bulgarian sweet cherry has appeared on the markets in Bulgaria, selling for no more than 5.11 euros per kilogram, while imported fruit is sold for 35.80 euros per kilogram. However,

Hermanos Fernández consolidates its position in the bio sector with Cal Modest
Both companies have signed a long-term collaboration partnership, combining the technical and production expertise of Cal Modest in organic farming with the distribution capacity and in-depth

UK apple growers struggle amid rising costs
Many apple growers in the UK are going out of business because they are not getting a fair price during the cost-of-living crisis. Ali Capper, an apple and hops grower and former NFU horticulture

Fyffes celebrates opening of new packing house in Costa Rica
At the new Fyffes packing house in Sarapiqui de Heredia, Costa Rica, the latest technology meets the highest standards in terms of sustainability and occupational safety, according to the company.

Pulses UK appoints new heads
Michael Shuldham has been named as the new president of Pulses UK, with William Ringrose becoming vice president of the trade association. Shuldham is the pulse product manager for LS Plant

Zespri: Fruit quality up, but New Zealand 2023 kiwi crop significantly down
Zespri has confirmed that difficult weather conditions throughout the 2023 growing season have contributed to a lower than expected New Zealand kiwifruit crop this season. According to the latest

Does aubergine contain nicotine?
The origin of the aubergine The aubergine is native to Asia and has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. It is believed that aubergine originated in India, where it has been used in cooking and

WUWM launches Love Your Local Market
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) has launched this year’s Love Your Local Market (LYLM) campaign. WUWM said that every year under the banner of LYLM, thousands of retail and wholesale

'Great interest in our Succosi'
The fortieth edition of Macfrut 2023, the most important Italian exhibition in the fruit and vegetable sector, has just ended, and for Agricola Lusia the balance is decidedly positive. "A full

QS Academy: Workshop "Basics of Quality Management and Audit Methodology
On 6 and 7 June 2023, the QS Academy invites you to the two-day workshop "Basics of Quality Management and Audit Methodology" in its new training rooms in Bonn: From 9:00 a.m. to approx. 4:30 p.m.

Hummus and soups, the novelties of Valfrutta Fresco
Hummus, soups and velvety soups. These are the novelties of Valfrutta Fresco presented during the last edition of Macfrut. References made by small artisans and that are arousing interest from the

South African retailer rallies to fight hunger
South African retailer Food Lover’s Market has launched its seventh in-store Hunger Month initiative, culminating with World Hunger Day on 28 May 2023. The retailer has secured the support of