The call for applications for free spaces at Fruit Attraction is now open.
As a novelty in this 2023 edition and in response to the demand from the majority of exhibitors, FRUIT ATTRACTION, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair organised by IFEMA Madrid and

Costa Rican banana producers warn of impact of country's exchange rate volatility could have on the sector
Costa Rican banana growers have formally requested the Central Bank (BCCR) to intervene in the face of the volatility that the dollar exchange rate is experiencing because, according to them, it

The blister pack format, Bioline's pioneering technology for beneficial insect release
Bioline Iberia, with a strong R&D Department, leads the market in the technology applied to release systems, constantly researching how beneficial insects can best adapt to the environment in

Sadownicy z Kent zmuszeni do wykopania sadów

Strong start for EverCrisp apple crop
Superfresh Growers® says its second Washington State EverCrisp® apple crop is off to a great start. A rising star born in the Midwest, EverCrisp is now also enjoying a solid retail focus across

Portugal: Cost of fruit and vegetables up 30%
According to a price monitoring by Portugal’s DECO Proteste, the prices of fruit and vegetables have increased by more than 30% in the space of a year, with buying exactly the same products now

Яблочные фермеры Кента вынуждены выкапывать сады

ToBRFV-resistant cherry pear and bouquet tomato varieties
The Tomato Brown Rugose Virus (ToBRFV) is one of the main challenges that the tomato-producing sector has been facing in recent years. Since its appearance in 2015, Semillas Fitó has been working

Nigerian growers try to leverage apples for export
In Nigeria, the majority of apples consumed are imported from countries like South Africa and the United States of America. Statistics show that at least 50, 000 tons of these apples are imported

Kent apple farmers forced to dig up orchards

New entry Gala also pushes MelaPiù
Fruit Logistica has come to an end and for Fuji MelaPiù, the lowland apple guaranteed by the Ferrara Consortium, it is time to take stock of the 2022-2023 campaign, characterised by a destocking

Columbia Fruit, CMI Orchards appoints Brett Reasor as CEO
CMI Orchards announced that Brett Reasor will be joining New Columbia Fruit Packers, LLC (Columbia Fruit) as its new CEO from 1 March 2023. Mike Wade, the current CEO of Columbia Fruit, will

The volume of Peruvian red grapes decreased, and Chilean black grapes are on the market
In the current imported fruit market, peaches, plums and grapes are the main categories. In terms of domestic fruits, blueberries, citrus and pineapples make up the bulk of the available produce.

Plantatorzy w Zatoce Hawke'a walczą o usunięcie mułu
Hawke's Bay plantatorzy próbujący oczyścić muł ze swoich właściwości przeszli od walki z pyłem do walki z błotem, ponieważ deszcz utrudnia teraz wysiłki związane z oczyszczaniem. Na

EverCrisp sales soar
Promotions are paying off for Superfresh Growers with EverCrisp apples. The Washing State-based company is supporting its US domestic market sales with a strong EverCrisp marketing programme this

Growers in Hawke's Bay struggle to clear silt
Hawke's Bay growers trying to clear silt from their properties have gone from fighting the dust to fighting the mud, as rain is now hampering clean-up efforts. On Brydon Nisbet's Puketapu apple

UNICA considers its plan for the future at the General Assembly
UNICA GROUP SCA held its general assembly last week with the participation of the governing councils of the 16 cooperatives that make up the Group and in a face-to-face format, where the Balance

Berry training in Kazimierz Dolny nad Wisłą (part II) - microorganisms and water
An important part of the Berry Training organised in Kazimierz Dolny nad Wisłą was a discussion of issues related to the use of microorganisms applied to the substrate, which have a positive

"Affected by the cold winter, early Hami melon production in Hainan production areas decreased by 30%"
The sales of Hami melon used to be mainly concentrated in summer, but now it has changed from a seasonal product to a major item that is popular among consumers after apples, pears and

Brett Reasor joins Columbia Fruit
US-based CMI Orchards has announced Brett Reasor will join New Columbia Fruit Packers (Columbia Fruit) as its new CEO. Current Columbia Fruit CEO, Mike Wade, will transition to the role of

Fitó provides varieties with resistance to ToBRFV in cherry pear and vine tomato.
The ToBRFV virus (Tomato Brown Rugose Virus) is one of the main challenges that the tomato growing sector has been facing in recent years. Since its appearance in 2015, Semillas Fitó has been

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES
The global pineapple market shows a varied picture, with cold and rainy spells affecting the cultivation in some countries like Costa Rica, South Africa, and Spain. The demand for pineapples in