The now-famous festival dedicated to the King of Spring: the PGI Paestum Artichoke is back. The event will take place in the village of Gromola in Capaccio-Paestum from 22 to 25 April, and again on 29 April and 1 May 2023. read more

Freskon says it is set to become a magnet for international interest in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, with a growing number of exhibitors from 15 countries (Greece, Uganda, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Egypt, Cyprus, Moldova, Poland,
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The potato season is starting in Egypt and is marked by abundant production, high demand, stable prices, and no particular challenges except for a few shipment complications. Mohammad Hassan, export manager of Al Gamal-Plantix, gives an overview of the upcoming season. read more

In 2006, a pest arrived in Spain that affects tomato plants and causes great losses throughout the value chain. It is Tuta absoluta, a lepidopteran leafminer that mainly attacks the leaves of the plant to feed on the parenchyma, a tissue involved in a large part of the
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UK: M&S confirms news on prices of over 100 essential items - and shoppers will be pleased read more

Despite initial concerns about global freight bottlenecks and two spells of unseasonal rains, Indian grape exports to Europe for the 2022-23 season (December to April) skyrocketed. Up until April 10, India exported 7,932 containers (containing 15 tons of grapes each), up from the 7,626
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Last nights' frost has compromised production in 2023. This was pointed out by Paolo Lavagnini from San Benedetto, an official of the Eastern Lombardy Cia in Mantua, who collected numerous reports from member companies; read more

Bonduellerivoluates the world of the fourth range and launches the new Protein Salad line, legume and vegetable salads that naturally contain protein. In 2023 the consumption of legumes will grow by 27%. read more

The year 2023 did not start under the best auspices for the fruit and vegetable department in the Italian large-scale retail trade. In the first quarter, value sales are positive, but the result is mainly the result of inflationary effects, while quantities are struggling to reach 2022 levels.
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Since 2017, the climate protection offensive of the German Retail Association (HDE) has been helping to achieve the national climate protection targets. As an information and networking platform, it helps small and medium-sized retail businesses in particular to save energy and to
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Six months before its launch, more than 90% of the exhibitors that participated in the previous edition of Fruit Attraction have confirmed that they will participate in Fruit Attraction 2023. The Fair's 15th-anniversary edition will be held from October 3 to 5 in Madrid, and the organization
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The international conference “HortiTech: trends and opportunities for Georgia“ will be held in Tbilisi (Georgia) on April 25, 2023. read more

The asparagus harvest has started in Apulia and Sardinia, as well as Campania: high volumes have led to a fall in prices. Demand for artichokes increased, with positive effects on quotations. Strawberry prices rose sharply. Sicilian pepper production did not
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CF Embal has been packaging fruit and vegetables for three generations. In the 1980s, the family business specialized in the creation, manufacture, and marketing of wooden trays. "At the time, the trays were assembled manually. In the 1990s, we invested in a unique system that allowed us to
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There is intensive discussion in politics and society about how to sensitise children and young people to a balanced diet and more food appreciation. The Edeka Foundation has been proving for 15 years how such things work in practice. Since 2008 it has been
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"We believe that, with the varieties available in the second part of the season and with the existing volumes in Spain, we can cover the whole period from December to June," said Cipriano Castelló, Corporate Purchasing Director MMPP at The Natural Fruit Company. However, the scenario is very
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As usual, the Dutch dried fruit and nuts company Tovano was busy last week because of Easter. "In recent years, Easter sales have always been excellent. People often receive plenty of packages at Christmas, but at Easter, they take more time to make their homes welcoming," says Richard Strijbis. read more

The mileage of trucks with at least four axles on federal motorways that are subject to tolls fell by 2.6% in March 2023 compared to February 2023, adjusted for calendar and seasonal effects. read more

According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) projections, the avocado will become the most commercialized tropical fruit by 2030. Global exports are predicted to surpass four million tons, above the external sales of mangoes and pineapples, behind only banana. read more

Following on from a previous article in which we described the 'scandal' of a farmers' protest in Hrubieszów, during which participants were not allowed to enter the venue detailed in the permit by a large number of officers... Why
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