Macfruit celebrates its 40th edition with a record number of foreign exhibitors
The 40th edition of Macfrut saw a record number of foreign attendees: over 300 exhibitors, i.e.50% more than 2022. And there are sill two months to go. The first edition was organized in Cesena in

Later rainy season boosts plantain supply

'Californian walnuts still have untapped opportunities'
The new director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission, Robert Verloop, who represents 4,600 growers and handlers, maintains that the walnut sector will

Harsh season for frozen plum producers in Eastern Europe – causes and consequences
“Stanley” plum variety is the most purchased variety of frozen plums in Europe, so the start of its season was expected by all freezing enterprises. By the way, the variety is sold

"How to simplify and optimize the harvesting of vegetables"
The Ecogreen Multis is now an acknowledged pillar of Ecogreen Italia's range of electric harvesting machines. "It is a self-propelled electric machine designed specifically for harvesting

Dollar drops as commodity currencies gain on China strong manufacturing activity
The U.S. dollar dropped on Wednesday, weighed down by firmer commodity currencies that benefited from China's strong manufacturing activity data. Along with the Australian and New Zealand dollars,

"Huge demand for carrots from all sides"
Four years ago, cousins Rick and Willem de Boer, representing the third generation, took over the Dutch carrot processing company, W. de Boer. They were immediately faced with all facets of the

Reopening of Chinese market spurs on Southeast Asian durian exporting nations
Competition in exporting durian to China is rising between long-time player Thailand and newbies Vietnam and the Philippines as the world’s largest market for the fruit reopens after Covid. In