Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia first collective trademark registered in China
"The Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia is the first citrus fruit collective brand with the Sicily brand registered in China". This was announced by the President Federica Argentati, after

New NFF horticulture chair appointed
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Jolyon Burnett as the next chair of the Horticulture Council. The appointment follows an exhaustive search triggered by

This fraudster made a profit on fruit growers. He cheated them of 700 thousand zlotys
Police officers from the Grójec police station detained the president of a company that bought apples without paying the sellers for the fruit. The man defrauded 23 people of a total amount of

Onions force Erdogan to the ballot
After 20 years of unchallenged rule, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will have to go to the runoff in Turkey's presidential elections. In the first round last Sunday, more than 60 million voters gave him

Uruguay citrus industry to see 10% lower volumes as it recovers from drought
Uruguay’s citrus industry is relieved to be out of the worst drought in nearly 100 years, with volumes in the current 2023 season expected to be around 10% less than last year according to a

Citrus Fruit District of Sicily: first Sicily brand registered in China
After receiving the official protocol, the President of the Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia, Federica Argentati, announces the registration of the brand in China. "I believe that the

Turkish currency traders are bracing for chaos
The Turkish lira is already facing some of the most volatile conditions across global currency markets. Now, the nation is well into the presidential elections, with traders predicting a likely

Anecoop awarded for its alignment with the SDGs
The President of Anecoop, Alejandro Monzón, collected the prize awarded to the second-tier cooperative for its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The prize-giving ceremony,

Australia-UK FTA positive for Queensland growers
Queensland agricultural industry representatives have welcomed the long-awaited announcement that talks by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the UK have been successful. The Australia-United

Watermelons and melons defy rainy days
Melons and watermelons, the symbolic fruits of the summer season, are peeping out in the general markets and on the shelves of Italian large-scale organised distribution. "It will be a year of

Peru: Avocado exports increase by 31.86 per cent in volume in the first four months of 2023
This brought them to 148,796,816 kg, agraria.pe refers to the president of the Inform@cción consultancy, Fernando Cillóniz Benavides. He added that from May to August is the peak of avocado

The Citrus Fruit District of Sicily 'speaks' Chinese
"The Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia is the first citrus fruit collective brand with the Sicily brand registered in China". This was announced by the president Federica Argentati(in photo),

Flood in Emilia-Romagna, appeal to Meloni
A special decree-law to tackle, quickly and with exceptional instruments, the extraordinarily difficult situation in Emilia-Romagna after the terrible flood at the beginning of May. This is the

National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council announces Jolyon Burnett as next chairperson
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has today announced Jolyon Burnett as its next chairperson. The much-anticipated appointment follows an exhaustive search triggered by

Excellent Mundial netted melon campaign
"It's an excellent year for Consorzio Mundial Group melons. Demand is high and we are very pleased with both production and commercialization," explains President Domenico Raneri. Domenico Raneri

Genoa and Parma, comparing markets
The Centro Agroalimentare di Genova turns yellow-blue for a day. Welcoming a delegation from the Parma-based Cal Centro Agroalimentare led by President Marco Core and Director Giulietta Magagnoli.

Kenyan President Ruto strikes horticulture deal with the Netherlands
Kenya and the Netherlands have committed to boosting ties and developing economic relations. The nations have partnered to enhance trade in fruits and vegetables. Under the agreement, the two

Fruit Attraction records an occupancy rate of 80 per cent five months before the start of the fair
This was explained by Director María José Sánchez at the presentation of this year's event, which was held at the Brazilian Embassy to mark the country's participation as an importing guest

The Vega Baja artichoke creates a board game based on the jewel of the garden
The Vega Baja del Segura Artichoke brand, with the sponsorship of Caja Rural Central and the support of the Alicante Provincial Council, has created a board game dedicated to the jewel of the

TuttoFood calls, Macfrut answers
After the excellent results of the last edition (click here for more details) Macfrut is back in the limelight. And it does so with a statement by Renzo Piraccini, president of the exhibition, who

15 million to relaunch Fico
New developments at Fico. The management passes 100% to the Farinetti family. As reported by the Corriere della Sera, the new president of the company will be Oscar's youngest son, 32-year-old

DBV calls for corrections to Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork strategy
On the occasion of the general debate on 10 May 2023 in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg entitled "Council and Commission statements - The role of farmers as enablers of the green transition and a

Nursery production, QVI label improves orchard quality
"Only with higher quality plants will the new plantings by Italian (and other) fruit growers be able to guarantee the desired economic results; the QVI mark (Qualità Vivaistica Italia)

Swisscofel AGM: May brings many new things
Swisscofel invited to its 23rd General Assembly on 9 May 2023 at the Bellevue Palace Hotel in Bern. The President, Martin Farner, welcomed more than 150 members and guests. With three motions for

Pulses UK appoints new heads
Michael Shuldham has been named as the new president of Pulses UK, with William Ringrose becoming vice president of the trade association. Shuldham is the pulse product manager for LS Plant