Valentino Di Pisa, President of Fedagromercati, succeeds Massimiliano del Core, representing Confagricoltura, as the President of Ortofrutta Italia, the inter-professional organization of the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

In June, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade remains afloat in terms of volumes, but deflation is causing losses in values. Among the major categories, only vegetables show an increasing quantity, while - in terms of geographic areas - the South still shows, increasingly, opposite trends compared to the North. read more

FV Seleqt - a division of Farmhouse International - has introduced the Crunchino® pointed pepper to three retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden this year. This pointed pepper, developed by breeder Eminent Seeds, will be commercially grown in the Netherlands for the first time this year. read more

W zeszłym miesiącu przejechałem rekordowe 19 000 kilometrów w zaledwie cztery dni. Byłem w Chengdu, stolicy prowincji Syczuan w Chinach, którą chciałem odwiedzić ze względu na Expo 2024 Chengdu. Wydawcą tego magazynu jest Międzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Ogrodnicze. read more

The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) is preparing to launch the inaugural Ghana Horticulture Expo 2024, a groundbreaking event that will transform the agricultural industry by showcasing the country's thriving horticultural sector. The Expo is scheduled to take place from July 9th to 11th, 2024. read more

Conad, the primary brand in the Italian Retail Industry, announced today its commitment to a reforestation project in partnership with CPR System, a leading provider in Italy of reusable packaging pooling services. The project, carried out in collaboration with Rete Clima, aims to... read more

Questions about flower color that were raised over a century ago have been answered by recent research. A partnership between the John Innes Centre and Plant & Food Research in Palmerston, New Zealand, utilized historical records and advanced molecular analysis to provide new insights into the research conducted by Erwin Baur. read more

Ministry of Economy of Georgia has announced the export of 500 tonnes of blueberries to the European Union and the United Kingdom as part of the Lead Generation Programme. This initiative aims to establish connections between local producers and international buyers, expanding opportunities for trade. read more

Zeder Holdings, an investor with interests in agriculture, stated that their decision to sell two large top fruit farms in the Boland region is solely based on their business strategy and does not reflect any negative view on the value proposition of South African apples and pears. The sale contract was signed in June. read more

BASF|Nunhems has celebrated a new edition of its Melon & Watermelon Business Event for Experts from July 1st to 5th at its R&D center in La Palma (Cartagena, Murcia). Once again under the slogan 'What’s Next', the seed company brought together producers, marketers, and. read more

Superplum has launched its lychee season as the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar hit peak production. The company's cleaned and destemmed packs are now available across multiple cities and internationally. India is the world's second largest producer of lychees. read more

The apple grower and exporter Fresh Fruit Company of New Zealand (Freshco) improved the efficiency and accuracy of the grading process at their packing operation by implementing TOMRA's Spectrim LUCAi® upgrade package. Founded in 1989, this fruit and vegetable exporter based in Auckland has successfully enhanced its operations. read more

OIA Global has announced the acquisition of Sandford Freight, further reinforcing its dedication to improving its market position and offering comprehensive supply chain management solutions globally. This acquisition extends OIA Global's European network to incorporate Ireland, which is a crucial market for the company. read more

Summer is the season of peaches and nectarines, among the very few products that are experiencing an increase in consumption in a context of a general decline in purchases. Peaches and nectarines, despite having had to face the same problems as other products, have seen decreases in production. read more

Agrícola Cayaltí, known for its historical focus on sugar cane in Lambayeque, has expanded its operations with the launch of Inversiones Yarabamba in February 2021. This new venture is set to lead new agro-export projects scheduled for 2024. The upcoming initiative, operating under the name Agrícola del Zaña, aims to cultivate 250 acres. read more

In June, Cameroon reported a decrease in banana exports, totaling 14,042 tons, which is an 11.6% decrease from the previous year's 15,670 tons, according to the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This decline is said to be due to reduced international market shipments by three out of Cameroon's four major banana producers. read more

The prickly pear season is about to start, with the first harvest expected around July 20th in the Catania area. However, this year producers are dealing with the consequences of adverse weather conditions, which are leading to a decrease in production. We discussed this. read more

The Red Orange of Sicily Consortium and the Ribera Orange Dop Consortium are working together on a platform to request support from institutions to safeguard the production of the two consortia, which are the flagship of the renowned high-quality Sicilian citrus farming sector. read more

The European Commission has proposed to allocate €77 million from the agricultural reserve to assist farmers in the fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors in Austria, Czechia, Poland, and Portuguese wine producers who have been affected by recent severe climatic events of unprecedented scale. read more

Another important milestone for high-quality Italian agri-food products: Italy can boast another recognition of Protected Geographical Indications. The European Commission has published in the Official Journal of the European Union the recognition of the PGI "Cavolfiore della Piana". read more