Last season in terms of several characteristics, first – consistently high prices throughout the entire sales period – was abnormal for the Moldovan watermelon market. The start of the 2023 season is also distinguished by high prices, so far even higher than at the beginning of the
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AM Fresh receives the green light from the European Commission for the acquisition of International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG), the Californian company with which it reached an agreement valued at 1.6 billion in 2022. In this way, the Murcia-born agricultural titan hopes to finally complete this
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The Huelva-based company Infocultivo has held a technical conference aimed at the agricultural sector in Huelva, in which it pointed to sensor technology as a tool to "save up to 50 % of water" on farms. read more

This morning the International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated in the municipality of La Mojonera, organised by APROA, COEXPHAL, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Almería and FAECTA, with the collaboration of the Spanish Association of Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers.
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As every year, the Bayer team has once again given a twist to what is already one of the essential events in the melon and watermelon calendar. On this occasion, they were celebrating the 10th anniversary of their melon days and, to commemorate such an important date, they carried out the following activities
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The year 2023 will be remembered for a significant shortage of produce, particularly summer crops. But the bar for the quality of marketed fruit and vegetables will not be lowered thanks to the efforts made by the producer organisations at EU level, as told by
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The thrips population in particular can grow explosively during the summer, which is why the Amblyseius-System or Swirskii-System rearing sachets are no longer sufficient. "Predatory mites are excellent for combating pests, but they only eat the thrips larvae. To attack
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NFU Horticulture & Potatoes board chair Martin Emmett has urged the government to pursue the union’s strategy for the future prosperity of the industry. read more

Marieke van Heeswijk has joined the supervisory board of international tomato specialist RedStar, effective 1 June, the company has announced. read more

New research from child food poverty charity Meals & More has shown that more than 70 per cent of parents expect to struggle financially over the summer holidays, with many expecting to miss meals as a result. read more

Since the unilateral abandonment of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the US in 2018, and the return of crippling sanctions on Iran, imports of bananas into the country have once again experienced major turbulence, with volumes from key origins like the Philippines and Ecuador severely
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Australian consumers can look forward to chopping their onions without shedding any more tears thanks to the launch of a ground-breaking new onion that’s less likely to make you cry when you cut it. read more

International Fruit Genetics (IFG), has welcomed the dismissal of a claim brought by Jack Pandol to block its acquisition by Special New Fruit Licensing (SNFL) and AMFresh. read more

Fewer volumes but one of the best seasons ever in terms of quality: this is how the 2023 Mantuan melon campaign can be summarised. Prices at 3-4 euros per kg Mauro Aguzzi read more

The appeal of ginger and turmeric goes down, while that of spirulina, as well as traditional nuts such as hazelnuts and exotic fruits such as mango and avocado, goes up. The world of superfoods is always fluctuating and the latest trends are revealed by the 13th edition
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The shareholders' meetings held at the beginning of July led to the renewal of positions on the Apofruit board of directors: Mirco Zanotti was confirmed as president for the next three-year period 2023-2025. 'The board,' says Zanotti, 'had to make some not easy choices and the
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A legal bid by Jack Pandol to block AMFresh’s acquisition of International Fruit Genetics (IFG) has failed. read more

The James Hutton Institute and the Scottish Society for Crop Research (SSCR) are joining forces to present this year’s Fruit for the Future showcase at Invergowrie, Dundee, on 27 July. read more

Leaked documents suggest the European Commission is set to renege on its commitment to “ban the most harmful chemicals in consumer products, allowing their use only where essential” and bow to pressure from the chemical industry. read more

The South African stonefruit industry has drawn a line under a difficult export season that suffered from low volumes and logistical problems at ports, although improved profitability represented a beacon of light for producers. read more