Sicilian bell peppers reach European markets
It's an exceptional year for Sicilian bell peppers - the season started in March, and quotations have been high. FreshPlaza talked to OP Albani, located in Vittoria, to better understand the 2023

Henry Pollard re-elected as Markets Board chairman
Henry Pollard has been re-elected as the chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Markets Board. The Markets Board holds the responsibility of overseeing the management of Smithfield Market,

Ceny krajowych wczesnych ziemniaków już w trendzie zniżkowym
Pierwsze krajowe wczesne ziemniaki z upraw pod wysokimi osłonami pokazały się na lokalnych rynkach hurtowych jeszcze przed 10 maja. Od tamtej pory ich ceny w zasadzie nieustannie

Flood in Romagna, Maap sends tonnes of fruit and vegetables
The flooding that hit Emilia-Romagna hard last week did not leave Maap, the Padua Food Market, indifferent, as it donated two tonnes of fruit and vegetables to Russi, a small municipality of

Penny makes a commitment to fruit and vegetables from Germany with "Marktliebe Regional".
According to a 2022 Forsa survey, 84% of respondents say that regional origin is important to them when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables. Penny is actively seizing this trend and creating

Two of Scotland’s longest established fresh produce organisations join forces to create Pease Bay Farms

B2B meetings with buyers of international large-scale retailers in Barcelona
On the 6th of September 2023, Barcelona, Spain, there will be business face to face meetings between fresh fruit and vegetables buyers of international large-scale retailers and production

Efra inquiry to scrutinise pesticide and fertiliser use
The Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee is continuing its inquiry into soil health by looking into the effects of pesticides and fertilisers. On the afternoon of Wednesday 24 May, a

"The current price of greenhouse watermelons only covers half of its production cost"
"The costs of producing greenhouse watermelon has increased sharply and, with the current yields, stands at € 0.45/kg. This puts producers in a critical situation as the prices that they are

The Haut-Poitou melon launches 2023 season and celebrates 25th anniversary of PGI
“With its yellow rind, its firm, juicy and fragrant orange flesh, well-developed aroma and deliciously sweet taste,” the Haut-Poitou melon PGI is celebrating the 25 years of its label. Spread

"Great potential for Sicilian saffron in the premium sector"
Saffron is rather a marginal product in this country and is mainly imported from third countries, above all, Iran, Afghanistan, and India. However, the spice is also produced in Europe, for

Tough times for Peruvian asparagus
Peru’s asparagus producers are living through challenging times according to a report by fresh produce consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru. Once the star of the country’s fruit and vegetable export

Shift among growers in India from traditional Thompson to Crimson variety
The Indian grape season is wrapping up to a close. According to Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, the season has been quite successful, and was extended

Fruit and vegetables, need to lay the foundations for renewed competitiveness
The conference 'The fruit and vegetable sector: competitiveness, prospects and vision for the future' organised by Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale as part of its 54th annual assembly of its