Various agricultural associations are reporting a significant decline in the acreage devoted to watermelon production in southern Spain. Last April, Asaja Almeria estimated that as much as 2,500 hectares had been abandoned in the province. And similar issues are reported in other places. read more

A week has passed. A long week marked by days that were all the same, grappling with the water that entered homes and devastated entire farms. After the floods in the province of Ravenna, it is still too early to draw up a damage count, as well as venturing to determine with
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The trade magazine Primeur has published an international magazine in collaboration with FreshPlaza this month. In addition to the Dutch-language edition, the German-language magazine in print was sent in a circulation of more than 3,500 copies to all German, Austrian and Swiss fruit and
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A Kenyan grower and exporter, who currently supplies the European market with fresh-cut herbs, is looking to expand to the US and Scandinavian markets. However, this is easier said than done, due to expensive airfreight costs, says Solomon Mumbi, CEO of Avohass, who are growers and exporters of
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During the last few days, Tarancón (Cuenca) has hosted the 20th Regional Food Fair of Castilla-La Mancha, where the PGI Ajo Morado de Las Pedroñeras has been present at one of the stands to inform about the product and its characteristics that differentiate it from the rest of the PGI.
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Sun World International has appointed Paola Barba as their new Table Grape Breeder. Jennifer Petersen, Executive Vice President and Chief Science Officer announced Barba’s appointment as the new table grape breeder. “Barba will be responsible for developing Sun World’s next generation of
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In Spain, the price of fresh vegetables increased by 27.8% in March compared to the same period last year and by 5.7% compared to last month. In addition, vegetable preparations, such as IV gamma, also increased by 15% compared to the same month last year.
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Success for the participation at Macfrut 2023 of Road to Quality, the Assosementi project set up to guarantee traceability and quality of horticultural products along the entire supply chain, from seed to table. During the Rimini exhibition, which in its fortieth edition set a record of
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In the 2022-23 marketing year, for the Italian market - which is the main market and absorbs 60 per cent of the apples produced by the Consortium - VIP defended sales volumes on traditional varieties and increased those of club apples, which grew by about 50 per cent compared to the previous season.
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Vog aims to satisfy younger consumers with a taste experience that balances sweetness and freshness thanks to products such as Kanzi, an apple that has already revealed its potential according to Vog, and is now a must-have in a modern assortment. read more

According to Dr. Manuel Michel, Executive Director of the National Mango Board, "we are once again participating in this third edition of this digital forum, addressing and explaining the promotional and marketing work that the National Mango Board carries out in the United States. We are very
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Serbia’s blueberry industry is hopeful and expects a positive 2023 blueberry harvest season, that starts next month (June), with a 15% production increase predicted. This follows a spring with no significant frost damage and with a normal upcoming season anticipated. read more

Berry varieties such as Victory, Primavera, Inspire or Renewall have revolutionized the varietal map of the Mediterranean Arc, as much as they have provided the rusticity that the producing sector needs, complying with commercial requirements from the market. All this has been thanks to the
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In the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs adopted the report on the implementation of the Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Milk Products School Scheme by a clear majority (534 votes in favour, 57 against and 23 abstentions). Copa Cogeca
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Both agricultural research group Agri Biz and the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) have warned that southern Africa could face drier times in the coming years as the El Niño weather system is replaced by La Niña, reports
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Even if the medFEL trade fair in the south of France is not (yet) as well known internationally as its big sisters from Berlin, Madrid or Rimini: among the visitors and exhibitors there were definitely also non-French representatives who presented their innovations to the trade fair audience. read more

As of May 1, Charlotte Langerak-Visser, a third-generation family member, has been appointed as the new CEO of Viscon Group. Charlotte takes over the baton from René de Vos. René will continue in the role of advisor for a smooth transition and will remain involved in Viscon Group as a shareholder. read more

Companies such as Sandías El Abuelo have prioritised the land near the wells they have acquired rights to plant, and have even "sacrificed part of the production", explains Francisco Heredia Rosa, head of the company. read more