South African onions’ winning streak continues
The record onion prices for the previous six months is a just recompense for South African farmers after a couple of difficult years. Eighteen months ago, onion prices were in the doldrums,

Carola Gullino at the head of the Women of Fruit and Vegetables Association
A new era begins for the National Association of Women Fruit and Vegetables, which, according to its articles of association, provides for the renewal of its governing bodies after two terms of

Watermelons, the mystery of provenance
The transition from Senegal to Spain is faster than you think. Or at least that is what happens with watermelons. Over the past few days, watermelons of the same type - at least apparently - whole

SweeTango, the 2023 campaign will be presented at Macfrut
Fresh and satisfying, just like the season that represents it. The SweeTango™ apple is one of the most distinctive new varieties and is distributed in Italy by the consortia Melinda, the leading

Sicilian new potatoes - production deficit due to climate change
The Sicilian new potato season started a few weeks ago. Davide Prietto Batturi's company from Syracuse is among the businesses that specialize in this product. The area is known as "Terre Rosse"

Golden Sweet Sprit celebrates sustainability milestone
Ecuadorean grower-exporter Golden Sweet Spirit has become the first company in the world to achieve Carbon Neutral certification for its goldenberry production. Announcing the milestone, the

Latest introductions when it comes to solar driers
There is increasing curiosity about the drying of produce with small/medium systems that use solar power. This year, G-teK will attend Macfrut (A1 - 168) to present the latest innovations when it