A meeting in Faenza to celebrate the Igp Romagna Peach and Nectarine. The event "More Taste on the Field" took place at the Nonni Farm. President Paolo Pari illustrated the activities and strategies of the Consortium for the protection and promotion of the Peach and Nectarine. read more

Belarus has introduced a law that imposes fines on retailers who fail to stock potatoes and other vegetables from stabilization funds. The law, which was published on July 16, includes penalties ranging from 5 to 200 base units, equivalent to 210 to 8,400 rubles this year. This action follows a decree. read more

Breeding new flower varieties is a process that requires patience, dedication, and attention to detail. It can take nearly 10 years to develop a variety that meets market standards and is ready for introduction. United Selections holds an annual selection week, and this year's event was... read more

The commercial performance of peaches and nectarines is excellent. Demand exceeds supply. Prices meet producers' expectations. However, the fruit and vegetable sector is facing serious challenges related to the drought. Water shortages in Apulia and Basilicata are particularly problematic. read more

"Measuring impacts. The commitment continues": this is the title of the event with which All Citrus has anticipated some of the most significant points of the 4th Sustainability Report, which will be published shortly, to a select group of stakeholders who have actively contributed. read more

Sekoya's global licensees and supermarket category managers gathered at Fall Creek in Meterik on Tuesday, 15 July, for the Sekoya Field & Forum. After a bus trip to a nearby field where the Sekoya Grande and Crunch varieties were grown both in pots and in the ground, the official programme began. read more

In recent days, the harvesting of Santa Maria Morettini pears has started in the Ferrara area. This variety was created in Florence in 1951 by agronomist Alessandro Morettini, by crossing Williams and Coscia pears. Providing an update on the situation are technicians Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago. read more

"Historic day for MAAS. We have officially delivered the first part of the renovation works for the fruit and vegetable gallery, made possible thanks to the funds from the PNRR," said Emanuele Zappia, President of the Sicilian Agro Food Markets and Vice President of Italmercati. read more

Zespri is advancing its digital transformation by implementing a data-driven, AI-enabled strategy through its ongoing Horizon Programme. This initiative focuses on digitizing Zespri's global supply chain, led by chief digital officer David Scullin, and is currently in its second phase. read more

With the South African citrus season now in full swing in India, importers are observing a more steady influx of high-quality oranges and mandarins at major ports. Unmesh Suryawanshi, the Indian representative for the international fresh produce trader Don Limon, remarked, "Unlike the boom and bust cycles seen in certain source regions, read more

Last week, the annual Haskap berry harvest concluded at Phoenix Haskaps' 30-acre farm in Alberta, Canada. The company has been cultivating this distinctive and elongated berry since 2016 and is one of approximately ten Haskap growers in Alberta. Overall, the province boasts 200 acres of Haskap berries. read more

With a tropical weather system passing through Florida, citrus growers in the state are welcoming a good dose of moisture. "We are keeping our eyes on what's developing here, but it looks like nothing we can't handle," says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers. "There was some rainfall. read more

The UK government has reached an agreement with the European Union to simplify trade procedures for food, plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables. The upcoming Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) deal is set to reduce paperwork and remove routine border checks, aiming to address trade barriers that may arise. read more

"The category is developing fast," begins Sebastiaan van Altena, blackberry, strawberry, and red currant buyer at the Dutch company, Berries Pride. He is referring to blackberries. "We see growth potential for these berries, and there's noticeable annual growth." Though blackberry consumption is read more

W Ukrainie średni okres zwrotu z uprawy warzyw wynosi około pięciu lat, pod warunkiem że działalność jest prowadzona na co najmniej 50-60 hektarach i opiera się na nawadnianiu kroplowym. Szacunek ten pochodzi od Vadyma Kryczkivskyiego, szefa gospodarstwa "Organic-D" w regionie Winnickim. read more

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Zetapack has had a very successful past few months. The company has installed five systems in five different warehouses in Italy. Nicola Antonacci, the owner of the Cesena-based company in the Emilia-Romagna region, stated, "With the AGV50 technology, we are now able to weigh vegetables. Our focus is on…" read more

Te Mata Exports is currently the only licensed marketer exporting Cosmic Crisp apples from New Zealand. The company works closely with selected growers to manage quality and supply. Most of the Cosmic Crisp crop is grown in Hawke's Bay, with a smaller volume coming from Canterbury. Te Mata is read more

Not just a citrus specialist for large-scale retail, but also a cutting-edge company. All Citrus has previewed some of the most significant points from the upcoming fourth sustainability report to a select group of stakeholders during the event "Measuring the...". read more

What was once left to wilt is now set to bloom as a livelihood opportunity, as the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) rolls out a fresh initiative that transforms floral waste into income-generating products, led entirely by women's self-help groups (SHGs). At the heart of this plan is the idea read more