EU and Britain still no contact on seed potatoes
Before 2021, the EU imported around 30,000 tonnes of British seed potatoes each year, mainly from Scotland, and exported a similar amount of European seed potatoes to the UK. This trade developed

Murcia: IMIDA presents new stone fruit varieties
IMIDA, Murcian Institute for Agricultural and Ecological Research and Development, presented new stone fruit varieties to 25 producers and technicians in KW, including peaches, Paraguayos and

Tozer Ibérica presents new products in broccoli, cauliflower and coriander
The independent seed company Tozer Ibérica adds a new variety to its broccoli range: Imperator. The new reference, developed by Tokita, comes to reinforce Tirreno, its renowned conventional

“Argentina is our main lemon source this time of year”
Lemon imports from Argentina into the US started in May. “We’ve been receiving product for the past month and we’re getting very good reception,” says Ronnie Cohen with Vision Global

"Current price increase will not save the disastrous apple year"
Prices of German apples have risen considerably in the past three weeks. "The storage apples are characterized by their quality and stability, and we also sense a high willingness on the part of

'Cherries, difficulties are there but quality is guaranteed'
For most, this will be a cherry year to forget. The campaign was undermined by bad weather, especially the more precocious and medium varieties, but demand is holding up despite unprecedented

Jingold, the first kiwis arrive from the Southern Hemisphere
The first Jingold kiwifruit from the Southern Hemisphere are coming onto the market: increasing production and excellent quality. Differentiated production for 12 months a year After an initial

"Sicilian papayas aim at penetrating the market"
It is rather a positive moment for papayas, as the produce - especially the high-quality Brazilian Formosa variety - is lacking. "In this scenario, Sicilian papayas could have the great

Partnership between Royal Brinkman and Moleaer extended
Royal Brinkman and Moleaer will continue their cooperation to improve irrigation water quality in horticultural greenhouses. Moleaer's patented nanobubble technology transfers oxygen into water,

The responsibility of producers in protecting Italian-made products
"As producers in the Pachino area, we have a big responsibility, because we export products of excellent quality and keep up the good name of made in Italy products by means of the tomatoes we

"This makes it impossible to keep supplying school fruit"
In the Netherlands, school fruit suppliers' compensation is set to drop from €0.24 to €0.18 (incl. VAT) per fruit or vegetable portion. That is according to the new school fruit, vegetables,

The Vignola Igp cherry season opens
The Vignola Igp Cherry is the protagonist in June of the three-year communication and promotion campaign for PDO and PGI fruit and vegetables Europe signs the products of its territories, which

First arrivals of Jingold kiwis from the southern hemisphere to European markets
After an excellent growing season with high yields and excellent quality, the first Jingold kiwis from the southern hemisphere are returning to the European market. The harvest, which has taken

California plums, premium quality for the 2023 harvest
California experienced favourable weather during the flowering season and growers are seeing good sizes during fruit set. Although production looks promising, the California Prune Board forecasts

"Egypt is an important import country, where we also want to stand out well"
For years, Aartsen has had a successful strategy of organizing house brands per country of origin. "We focus hugely on quality and try to get as wide a range as possible under a particular brand.

Less junk food and more sustainable food, how Italians' spending is changing
In the post-pandemic period, Italians are focusing on the 'quality' of their food spending and are now buying 10.5% more certified sustainable food, +7.5% more organic and zero-mile food while

Live online seminar "Quality maintenance of O+G in the warehouse" by the QS Academy - Book now
What should be considered when storing fruit and vegetables so that the quality of the stored goods can be optimally maintained? This is one of the central questions that will be the focus of the

Untapped potential highlighted in the KZN South Coast’s crop export market
For years, the KZN South Coast’s local farmers have taken advantage of the area’s nutrient-rich soil, steady rainfall pattern, and high duration of sunshine to grow and export quality bananas

'Italian products do not fear falling prices'
"As part of our promotional campaign that will see us attend leading fairs in Italy and abroad, we are currently organizing the next edition of Bellavita in London, which will celebrate its 10th

"My videos to convey quality"
His Instagram profile counts more than 97,000 followers, to whom he gives advice with extreme sincerity, recounting adventures and misadventures of what happens on his farm in Franciacorta. His

More French sweet potatoes and a growing market
Ten years ago, Voltz Maraîchage decided to develop its expertise and varietal portfolio for sweet potatoes. The company is an expert in the field. “The varieties we offer in France and Belgium

"We want to bring a bit of agriculture closer to the consumer"
True to the motto 'From the local area, for the local area', the innovative marketing concept 'Grischberli' was created in the fall of 2021. Under the leadership of the young couple Jakob and Eva

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 12 June
High prices and sub-optimal quality due to rainfall are not favouring the cherry campaign: Vignola's branded product has started. Demand for watermelon has not yet taken off, while demand for

Fruit shows, start of the tour in the large-scale retail trade
'Relaunch fruit and vegetable consumption' by finding 'new communicative stimuli'. Telling the excellence of Italian production in a fun, engaging, exciting, but also credible and useful way, 'to