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

South Africa’s Central Bank governor says single Africa currency is "impossible"
South Africa’s Central Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has stated that adopting an African currency is unlikely to succeed as it is difficult to attain ‘macroeconomic convergence’. Kganyago

"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

Table grapes - day dedicated to varietal innovation in Sicily

How much does Kazakhstan provide for itself with fruit and vegetable production?
Kazakhstan has seen a 10.5 thousand hectare increase in the area of vegetable crops over the past three years, reaching 173.5 thousand hectares this year. This growth can be attributed to modern

"Extreme heat has had little negative effect on Yunnan grapes"
The Southeast Asian fruit import market continues to expand year on year. Chinese suppliers play a vital role in meeting the demand for various fruits. One such supplier, based in Chongqing,

The Giga® Apple an experience shared by a whole city
The initiative started in Milan, in its famous Piazza del Duomo. Throughout the month of June, the BikeMi bike-sharing stop, personalised with the identity of the great tasting apple brand, became