Peru’s mango industry already feeling effect of El Niño heat
The weather phenomenon known as El Niño is causing above average temperature increases in Peru, making the critical flowering period for mangos very challenging according to a producers.

Fruit flies, the death of one shortens the lives of others
It has been discovered that the dreaded fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) have an Achilles heel and that is the 'awe' of death. As highlighted in a study by Drs Gendron and Pletcher ,from the

"The focus has not been on our market and that’s hurting Ontarians everywhere"
"Many big CEA players are opening US-based facilities now, intended to service the US market, but here in Toronto, we still primarily eat west coast lettuce. It's expensive and old, an issue that

Huelva hosts the International Red Fruit Congress
Spanish red fruit exports, more than 75% of which are concentrated in the province of Huelva, continue to develop positively. Although in 2022 Spanish exports stood at 1,693 million euros, 1% less

Banks of mushrooms: The chanterelle season begins again
The chanterelle, also known as Girolle, Hanenkam and Cantharel, is a wild mushroom and is picked by hand in the forests of Europe. It has a light and fresh apricot aroma with a slightly spicy and

“We hope there's more fruit than last year”
Producers have had difficulties maintaining their activity in a citrus campaign with 17.7% less production (-22.8% in the case of oranges). However, they aren't the only ones going through a rough

Dole Italy in the forefront at Swimtheisland
On the first weekend of summer - on 24 and 25 June - the 2023 edition of Swimtheisland Sirmione is scheduled: a unique experience that, as every year, returns to animate the heart of the medieval

"Dwarf beans have become more popular recently"
Yesterday, Kamps harvested its first dwarf beans, thus kicking off the new Dutch season. "These will go to all our local, national, and international customers year-round again," says Niels Borst,

"We are now sourcing chanterelles from Sweden and Estonia"
Despite the weather, this has been a good start to the Eastern European wild mushroom season. "The chanterelle campaign has started particularly well. The desired calibers are all available in

Zespri, solidarity for flooded Romagna
Zespri, a New Zealand company and world leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, also by virtue of its deep-rooted ties with the Italian and Romagna regions, will be the silver sponsor

"In the past, we could only deliver seasonally to major distributors"
The Schneebeli family's organic farm in Obfelden, Canton of Zurich, has been growing fine mushrooms for more than 40 years. His father started mushroom production, explains Fabian Schneebeli: "In

Rajpol wins exporter award
Rajpol Fruit Producers Group landed the Top Exporter award at this year’s Modern Distribution Congress, which took place in Warsaw on 15 June. The event covered developments in Polish trade and

Successful Australian avocado trial for IG International
IG International has successfully completed its first trial shipment of Australian avocado with 176 cartons of the fruit landing in Mumbai. The Indian importer collaborated with Australian avocado

“We have just finished our potato stocks one month ahead of schedule”
On a potato farm located north of Paris, the first new potatoes will be harvested at the beginning of August, and the last potato stocks from the previous campaign have just been sold. “We

Voluntary QA Inspection Sustainability (FIN) - Guidelines and working aids available
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for companies in the fruit, vegetable and potato value chain. With the development of the module "Voluntary QS Inspection Sustainability" (FIN),

Market overview of fruits and berries for freezing in Moldova
EastFruit recently published a market report on the very difficult situation for growers and freezers in Eastern European as it relates to the main product of this sector – frozen raspberries.

Va.Po.Re project, surprising results for tomatoes
Objective achieved: the tomato of the future is now much closer. The challenge, launched two years ago by the projectVA.PO.RE. "Evaluation, dissemination and introduction of new tomato varieties

"Our gastro customers and their guests want to know where the products come from"
"Various projects and discussions are underway in the area of sustainability - the topic has also been topical for us for some time. More and more restaurateurs and hoteliers are approaching us

"We demand authorities guarantee the legal security of investments in the country in the face of the illegal planting of pink pineapple"
The National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters (CANAPEP) made a vehement appeal to the authorities to “implement, as soon as possible, all available legal mechanisms to sanction the

Is cherry good for constipation?
Low in calories, cherries are an excellent choice to include in anyone's daily diet. Whether fresh, frozen or dried, cherries are a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in many ways. You probably

Global Tropicals Congress takes a fresh look at tropicals
Global Tropicals Congress offers fresh ideas for sustainable growth in one of fresh produce’s most exciting categories. The inaugural Global Tropicals Congress, will take place in The Hague on

Watermelons and melons: no to import, yes to service
This year's watermelon-melon campaign is and will continue to be a tough nut to crack for Italian retailers. First of all, the start with the Sicilian melon was a shock, due to the bad weather