The Sicilian season of canary yellow melons grown in the open fields is about to start, and things are looking good. Azienda Agricola Altamore, located in Roccamena (PA) and led by Franco Altamone with his son Giuseppe, is among the leading players in Western Sicily thanks to its 100 hectares. read more

The harvest of sweet cherries grown in the Northwest has started, signaling the arrival of a new crop of this superfruit in grocery stores across the country. Fresh and available for a limited time, this juicy summertime treat not only tastes delicious but also provides numerous health benefits. From assisting in reducing inflammation, read more

Despite the region's production of high-quality sweet cherries, it is becoming increasingly challenging to find appropriate markets for their sale. Unlike Southern Bulgaria, where organized procurement centers are present, Northeastern Bulgaria lacks such facilities. This complicates the process of selling the produce and results in difficulties. read more

A video of a Bangladeshi fruit seller protecting his stall from train passengers has gone viral. The vendor, whose stall is set up close to railway tracks, stands guard with a long knife in one hand and a bunch of grapes in the other as trains pass by. This unique method aims to prevent any damage or theft to his stall caused by the passing trains. read more

The Greenhouse as Energy Source, Wageningen University & Research BU Greenhouse Horticulture, Delphy Improvement Center, Plant Lighting and Greenhouse Horticulture Netherlands are organizing the EnergiekEvent 2024 on Tuesday, July 2. You will have the opportunity to participate in various workshops and visit once again. read more

The British retailer Tesco continues to experiment with solutions to increase the sustainability of its offerings. This time, the featured product is the avocado, which will be presented in a new way: the traditional bar code stickers will no longer exist, instead they will be read more

Sezon arbuzów w Maroku w 2024 roku napotyka na poważne trudności, z brakiem ilości i obawami dotyczącymi jakości. Obecnie bardzo mało lub w ogóle brakuje arbuza do eksportu lub na lokalnym rynku. Eksporter z Agadiru powiedział: "Obecnie nie ma dostaw arbuza z regionu". read more

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is coming to a close, paving the way for frozen strawberries. Amr Kadah, Export Manager at Fruit.farm, provides a positive evaluation of the season. Kadah stated, "Despite a 6-7% increase in surface area, surpassing 50,000 feddans (21,000 ha), production was..." read more

With the apple season virtually concluded, the leading French cooperative Blue Whale® has announced record business figures in all its markets. read more

Tanja Dworschak from Bioland says, "We have been growing organically since 1994, when we established our new operation specializing in potted herbs, at a time when organic farming on this scale was still uncommon. This is why some view us as pioneers in the organic farming industry." read more

Organic grower Pieter Vandooren emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of the current rainfall for open field cultivation. Wet plots have been causing problems, leading to empty spinach shelves in the Netherlands making national headlines. Belgium is also facing similar challenges. read more

"Supporting and developing the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables" is the main mission of INTERFEL, and the organization works daily to achieve this goal. It is an ambitious objective that requires the industry to continuously rethink its approach, especially in the face of a growing labor shortage. read more

A large number of participants attended the 2024 edition of the Nord Ovest Academy, which took place in Verona, Italy, in the last few days. Since the launch of the Nord Ovest Academy format, interest in the world of maritime transport of perishable products in reefer containers has gradually increased. read more

Washington Fruit Growers has announced plans to install a second state-of-the-art cherry packing line at their Washington Fruit & Produce campus. The new line is expected to be operational for the 2025 cherry season. This substantial investment will enhance the company's packing capabilities and increase its capacity to serve more customers. read more

Enhancing Italian excellences and protecting the agri-food supply chains are the cornerstones that unite Crai and eFiliera Italia in their respective paths towards promoting Made in Italy. read more

Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade fair for fresh produce, once again proves to be the ideal meeting point for establishing fruitful relationships with both new and existing contacts. read more

"The Red Orange of Sicily PGI is excited to represent quality food and agriculture at the G7 event scheduled in Puglia until Sunday. We are happy and proud to have been invited to collaborate with other consortia among the excellences of the Italian agri-food sector," stated. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam has just ended, and before we share our detailed photo report on Monday, we have outlined ten key points from the event. The RED horticulture team has introduced Smart Dimming by integrating sensor technology, AI, and lighting expertise. read more

During this period, vegetables are the special focus of wholesale markets; between steep price drops and glimpses of recovery, the situation is far from stable. At IFN, we discuss this with Carlo Quirico, a wholesaler who operates at the Caat in Turin with the Quirico srl stand. "The trend... read more

The apple harvest in New Zealand has ended earlier than expected, resulting in a smaller crop and potentially reduced availability. According to New Zealand Apples and Pears, the exportable crop is 11% lower than initial estimates, with only 18.9 million tray carton equivalents (TCE). read more