The price the public pays for fruit and vegetables in New Zealand may not accurately reflect the level of risk involved in growing them, says vegetable industry leader, Robin Oakley, of Oakley’s Premium Fresh Vegetables of Canterbury. read more

The first fruits from protected cultivation are expected at the Obst vom Bodensee Vertriebsgesellschaft (OvB) at the end of the first week of May. As the largest marketer of dessert fruit in southern Germany, OvB is pleased to be able to supply its customers with fresh berry fruit. read more

The commercial development of Vilmorin-Mikado in recent years has been very positive. Their pepper varieties continue to gain market share in the early segment and, at the same time, they are aiming to gain more and more space in other segments. To this end, they are in the midst of developing
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The ready-to-eat vegetable product industry continues to boom among Spanish consumers, as reflected in the sales figures. read more

In recent years, talking about Lamuyo peppers in the autumn cycle has meant talking about Baquero. The Seminis variety is a leader in terms of production and hardiness. It is an all-rounder that adapts to all types of growing conditions. In order to improve the present, Seminis has been working for 6 years to improve the variety.
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With the claim The taste of summer, which accompanies the brand, at Macfrut the new campaign of SweeTango, the distinctive early variety of apple born from the joint effort of the three main operators of the Italian apple-growing sector, Melinda, will be presented at the stand of Assomela,
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"Although the 2023 summer fruit season has not started yet, things are already looking uncertain. The main reasons are the weather and the drought, which have already caused a 20% drop in production for apricots," explains Maurizio Fiorenza, director of OP Eco Farm. read more

The Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands has announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Yépez Franco as Pro Ecuador's new head of trade, ahead of several networking events focused on sustainable trade, Pro Ecuador said. read more

The citrus fruit Kawachi Bankan has been cultivated in Japan, primarily in Ehime Prefecture, for over 100 years, although it is still unknown in Europe, Tiziano Marinello, co-managing director of Marinello & Co AG tells us. read more

The 2023 edition of Macfrut, the International Fair of the fruit and vegetable sector that will be held at Rimini Fiera (Italy) from 3 to 5 May, will offer a complete overview of the blueberry sector. In fact, important international experts will take part in the event.
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The new Cashew Mango Mix is a combination of only two ingredients - sweet, fruity mangoes and crunchy cashews. The cashews are unsalted and lightly roasted. The mangoes give the mix an exotic note, says Seeberger. read more

Pentecost is approaching in the Netherlands, so it is time for Jac van den Oord Potatoes to bring extra attention to its spring classic: Asparagus Lover Potatoes. "Every year, when the asparagus is harvested, our asparagus potatoes are a great addition to our assortment," says Robert de Groot.
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Suboptimal transport conditions and equipment play a significant role in food wastage; upgrading refrigerated equipment with telematics can be a realistic, sustainable part of the solution. read more

China and Spain have signed agreement allowing the export of Spanish persimmon and almonds to China. The negotiations began at the end of 2016. With this new protocol, China joins the over 50 countries to which Spain exports persimmons outside the EU. This export opportunity will benefit the
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The international trade fair for organic products BioFach America will take place in Philadelphia from September 21 – 23, 2023. BioFach America offers manufacturers and traders the opportunity to get to know the North American organic market better. Besides inspiring meetings at the trade
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Viveros de Chile will host Agrotrade Chile 2023, the international convention and fair’s 8 th edition, which on May 24 will bring together farmers from the south-central area of Chile at Hotel Monticello. read more

Plant & Food Research has announced a new partnership that will see the New Zealand research institute help the Philippine mango industry enhance its export value. read more

Ian LeMay will succeed Kathleen Nave as president and chief executive of the California Table Grape Commission. read more

Barry Michiels of Gebroeders Michiels wholesalers had to wait a bit, but the Belgian greenhouse vegetable season seems to be slowly getting started. "Things are going well. The season is already at least a month later than normal, but the larger volumes started coming in last week," he says.
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African Marigolds, fuchsias, snapdragons, and rose petals are just a few of Van Vugt Kruiden's range of edible flowers, which now consists of more than 20 products. "Pansies, however, remain the best sellers," Piet van Vugt begins. This Dutch herb grower moved to its new location four years ago
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