Chinese scientists discover how passion fruit can kill fruit fly eggs
Sources say Chinese scientists have recently discovered that passion fruit can directly kill the eggs of fruit flies. This might point to a new method to control the pest. The scientists observed

Lemon Prim promotes the organoleptic qualities of lemons
Lemon Prim positions itself to the public as an objectively superior lemon, presenting itself without artifice, without aesthetic touch-ups and without distraction from what really matters: its

World first in Antwerp port area: drone network officially launched
Six autonomous drones will perform daily flights in the Antwerp port area, a world first that will make an important contribution to the overall security of the complex port environment. Recently

SAAGA encourages South Africans to add an avo (or two) to any meal
Due to the expected increase in avocado volumes (now estimated at 20 million 4 kg cartons for exports) and an early start to the 2023 season, the South African Avocado Growers' Association (SAAGA)

"Retailers have very rigorous regulations these days when it comes to fresh produce logistics"
For 40 years now, Hubert Vortkamp Ltd has been involved in the transport of temperature-sensitive products, including fruit and vegetables. The company, which has locations in Ahaus and

Fall in EU fresh produce exports
Fruit and vegetable exports to non-EU countries fell by 4% (year-on-year) in volume in 2021, according to Eurostat data processed by Fepex. Total shipments from the 27 EU member states plus the UK

BASF focuses on emerging pests and diseases in peppers
Translator Nunhems, BASF's horticultural seed business, will be taking part in the World Pepper Congress in Aguadulce (Almeria) on 11 May. The seed company will be giving a presentation entitled

Sorma Group celebrates 50 years
Over the last half century, fruit and vegetable packaging has undergone profound changes and evolutions throughout the world. Since 1973, Sorma Group has been among the protagonists of these

“We fear the consequences of Spanish competition on the French eggplant campaign”
Jean-Pascal Scardigli has just started his eggplant campaign, the main crop of his farm. “We are a few days ahead of schedule this year because we have had a little more sunshine in the last few

Cherries, the season kicks off in Apulia
A few more days and the Apulia cherry harvest will be in full swing. The region produces 37 per cent of the red gold, fruit produced in the Bari area and highly appreciated on the Italian and

“We want to develop in Europe”
Les Herbes du Roussillon was present for the first time at this year’s Macfrut event in Italy, a great opportunity for the French producer of aromatic herbs to increase its presence in Europe