Early start of the melon campaign in Sicily
"Sicily is ready to tackle one of the most anticipated campaigns of the season, which is that of the retato melon," said Carmelo Stagnitto, production manager of Eco Farm in Riesi. The PO, based

BMEL funds study on nutrition education for medical and specialist staff
Nutrition education is often neglected in the training and continuing education of paediatricians and other health professionals, according to international studies. Yet doctors, but also practice

Gilfresh Produce bringing ‘Fresh Value’ to the market with Aldi Ireland
Gilfresh Produce, leading vegetable growers and producers based in Co. Armagh are delighted to have extended their portfolio of prepared vegetable products through the launch of their brand new

Harold Kunst is the New Managing Director for APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Another record year for Peruvian blues
Peru is on course to export a record 287,000 tonnes of blueberries worth US$1.4bn, this season making the fruit the country’s top agricultural export in terms of value. Organic blueberry

Green asparagus campaign starts late in Granada, limited volumes and great concerns about drought
The green asparagus campaign is starting slowly in Granada, with limited volumes due to the delay in the harvest caused by the low temperatures recorded since mid-January. The drought in the

Cornell University professor says apples, grapes won’t be affected too badly
The average temperature for winter, in this case from December 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, was the fourth warmest on record, with an average temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. So what does