"No more business as usual in the tomato industry"
Are you packing your tomatoes in black or white? According to research presented at the Global Tomato Conference, the contrast of the black packaging could increase sales. The event, which took

How large-scale distribution can enhance the value of the IGP Tropea Red Onion
From 10,000 quintals produced in 2008, the figure has risen to 380,000 in 2022 and from around 80-100 hectares to 1,000, while the number of companies belonging to the Consortium has tripled and

Steady prices for first supplies of Apulian cherries
Incessant rains are worrying Italian cherry growers about the damage from cracking that could jeopardize the harvest or a part of it. However, the situation remains positive on the commercial

Bad cherries at high prices, whose fault is it?
'One cherry leads to another', says an old adage, but after the purchase we made a few days ago in a Romagna supermarket, one would say 'all cherries I throw in the organics'. Excuse the pun,

Extracts plus, OrtoRomi presents functional drinks
OrtoRomifa makes its debut in the fast-growing market of functional beverages, presenting the first references of the Estratti più line, fresh fruit extracts enriched with valuable substances for

Bid online for vegetable machinery from Invicta Produce Ltd
Are you looking for equipment for your vegetable production plant? Industrial Auctions offers many for sale on their online auction in Ramsgate (UK). This auction is organized on behalf of Invicta

'Pistachios, veg diets drive consumption'
Plant-based and high-protein diets are transforming market trends and benefiting from this are plant-based products in addition to fruit and vegetables and nuts. Among these products are

Weakening Lira causes uncertainty in commodity markets amid Turkish elections
Simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Turkey on 14th May. The results are set to have a significant impact on several commodities, including nuts, dried fruit, and

Grapes can cause subtle shifts in human microbiome
Several studies have indicated that diet plays a crucial role in maintaining and altering the gut microbiome. Gut microbial population and abundance affect the levels of metabolites, such as

Fair demand from Europe for South African citrus
Autumn rain continues to fall over the Loskop Valley where lemons and clementines are waiting to be harvested. The rain, blocking out picking this whole week, shouldn’t set them back very much,

“Russia and the Far East are the most important markets for our cherries”
To give itself a better position in the cherry industry, Goknur is focused on both increasing production as well as extending the season. Ali Aslanali, general manager for Turkish fresh produce

California Navel orange season ends on high note
California’s Navel orange season started out challenging. “There was quite some rain between December and February and as a result, we were only able to harvest a few days a week for an