Eating whole lemons, including the peel, has become a viral trend on TikTok. These lemons are known for their high vitamin C content, which supports immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. While the trend was initially popularized by an Italian company's low-acidity lemons, regular lemons are now also being used. read more

Sebastiaan Koren, with a Slovenian father and a Dutch mother, has a deep understanding of both the Dutch market and the Balkans. Since a young age, he had aspirations of starting import and export operations between these two regions. His initial business venture included attempting to sell three large hams. read more

In the summer, seasonal crops distract attention from fundamental productions for the Italian supply chain, such as hazelnuts. However, for this crop, the hot season is very delicate as it is the phase of full fruit development. Ensuring the proper functioning of metabolism is crucial. read more

Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, and Javier Zanetti are once again the protagonists on the football fields. Dole Italy, a producer and distributor of fruit, is a partner in the nostalgia operation, an event that will bring back onto the field 36 retired footballers, from the national team's top scorer to. read more

Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and Frutas de Chile have been meeting with phytosanitary authorities from Japan, Korea, and China over the past week to prepare for the 2024-2025 fruit export season and promote the introduction of new Chilean fruits to these markets. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a Partner of Operazione Nostalgia, the project by Andrea Bini that kicks off on Saturday, June 8th at the Arechi Stadium in Salerno for its first summer event in 2024, followed by. read more

Mango exports from Satkhira, Bangladesh to Europe may face obstacles this year due to lower yields caused by Cyclone Remal and ensuing drought conditions. The impacted mangoes are also smaller in size, raising worries about meeting the export goals for the season. Md Saiful read more

Giuseppe Mangone, president of the category association "Liberi Agricoltori - Anpa Calabria", strongly criticizes regional politics. He stated, "The recently approved Agriculture Decree by the Government includes several initiatives to support the agricultural sector and allocates resources." read more

El Ciruelo S.L. was founded in 1989 and is now established worldwide as one of the leading producers and exporters of top-quality table grapes and stone fruit. This family-owned company,

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The event, hosted by journalist Mari Paz Díaz, started with a presentation by Pedro Domínguez, the person in charge of the Planasa Strawberry Improvement Program, and the responsible read more

The folks at Van Vugt Kruiden in the Netherlands recently thought it was time to expand and modernize. Why? In order to become more sustainable and to grow along with the increasing demand for healthy herbs and baby leaf vegetables. As a result, the company purchased five hectares for additional cultivation last year. read more

A new educational center aimed at inspiring and training the next generation of salad and vegetable growers in the UK was officially opened on June 5, 2024, by Roger Gough, leader of Kent County Council. The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence @ Hadlow College, located in Tonbridge, Kent, is the UK's first of its kind. read more

The 2024 kiwifruit harvest has been extremely successful, with New Zealand's largest crop ever being picked. With only small volumes left to be harvested from orchards, a record 193 million trays have been collected. On average, each tray contains about 30 pieces of kiwifruit. read more

New Zealand's onion growers have taken advantage of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, which came into effect on May 1, to strengthen their position in the market. The FTA removes a 9.6% tariff on New Zealand's onion exports to the EU, potentially saving growers around $3 million per year. read more

This year has brought significantly improved growing conditions across Australia, after two years of unfavorable weather. "We experienced drought-like conditions until late summer and into autumn, which led to beneficial rainfall events without causing ground oversaturation. It was a stark contrast to the last few years." read more

The Mintec Benchmark Prices for English white potatoes were £680/MT on 4th June, marking an 81.3% increase year-on-year. This surge was fueled by the limited availability of the small 2023 crop. As a result of tight stocks, buyers are encountering a range of prices this week, from £650/MT to £730/MT for English white potatoes. read more

It's time for Futuragri's Puglia asparagus season balance sheet, a leading company in the production and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products. After following its debut in March with the first updates (click here to learn more), the campaign is coming to an end. read more

An agricultural economist has pointed out the increasing dependence of the United States on foreign fresh produce, attributing this trend to a growing agricultural trade deficit. According to Loren Koeman from the Michigan Farm Bureau, the proportion of imported fruit into the U.S. has experienced a significant rise. read more

"The picture that emerges from the government's monitoring of data on regular inflows in recent years, especially regarding seasonal work in the agricultural and tourism sectors, is disturbing, and President Meloni did well to report it to the Anti-Mafia authorities." read more

Companies participating in Fruit Attraction 2024 interested in participating can do so until September 4th, provided that they offer products, technological solutions, or services for the horticultural industry.

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