Peaches: between the two quarrels, Turkey enjoys
Spain leading in Europe (but the Iberian country is in difficulty), Campania leading in Italy (which confirms the southernisation of national production), foreign trade experiencing ups and downs

The added value of hand-processed fruit
"We can count on a few specialized operators who package all the apricots and Saturn peaches by hand throughout the summer campaign. The result is a riper produce which therefore boasts superior

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds acquires Feltrin Sementes
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Feltrin Sementes, a Brazilian vegetable seed company serving smallholder growers and home gardeners in over 40

"We saw 10-15% higher demand than predicted and product sold faster than we expected"
After a slow start the Jersey Royal potato season is coming to a positive close, with demand being up on expectations. “We are now at the end of our export season,” explains Nigel Holliday

The Giga apple conquers Milan
Tasting a Giga® apple is such a great moment that it has to be shared. That's why, to celebrate the Giga® Moment, the VOG Consortium has launched Giga Town, the event that shares the experience

IGP Melocotón de Cieza presents its 2023 campaign
Manuel Ruiz, president of the Protected Geographical Indication Cieza Peach, this morning presented the new production, marketing and promotion campaign for this peach. The presentation ceremony,

SanLucar adds Canary Island papayas to tropicals line-up
SanLucar has introduced papayas grown in the Canary Islands to its expanding range of fresh produce. Consumers in Germany and Austria can now buy tree-ripened Sweet Sense papayas, characterised by

"The first two weeks of July will still be complicated for melons."
While consumption is high, there is a lack of product, and people are flocking to buy melons. "Prices have risen to unprecedented numbers," says Bruno Francescon of Mantuafruit, a melon

Switzerland: Pome fruit stocks well cleared at the end of June
According to Swisscofel/Swiss Fruit Association data, the stock at the end of June was 4,128 t, well below those of 2022 (12,139 t) and 2021 (9,290 t). The June storage reduction of 5,003 t is

Launching clear, sustainable packaging for mushrooms
Highline Mushrooms, a grower of organic mushrooms, is addressing plastic concerns by taking significant steps toward sustainability. Recognizing the urgent need for environmental advancements and