As wet weather persists, very few plantings have been carried out again this week in Ireland. The colder weather conditions have increased home consumption and retail sales as stocks of 2023 season potatoes continue to dwindle. The supply shortage has resulted in packing quality stock. read more

I take this opportunity in this magazine to highlight the opportunities that are opening up for the fruit and vegetable sector after the signing of the new EU Regulation on Geographical Indications, a measure that will come into effect in just under a month. read more

Labeau has announced the start of construction for a Phalaenopsis propagation laboratory in Çanakkale, Turkey. The opening ceremony was held on April 16, with around 150 guests in attendance to mark the beginning of this new project. The LAB, the sixth in Labeau's series, is now officially underway. read more

"Thrilling" is the adjective used by Fabio Zanesco, the current Head of VIP contracted varieties and the new CEO of the Consorzio Kiwi giallo Kikokà (Europe) as of September 1, 2024, to describe the major move he is getting ready for. It will be an adventure that will take him to Bologna, along with his family. read more

The banana industry is facing enormous challenges. Global issues such as climate change, inflation, and market control by a few big players are posing significant difficulties for farmers and workers worldwide. In order to address these issues... read more

Limety są obecnie bardzo popularne na rynku. "To było coś innego; ten rynek powraca z głębokiej zapaści," wyjaśnia Wim Bezemer z Four Seasons Fruit Supply (FSFS) w Holandii. "Jednakże, w ostatnich tygodniach wysłano mniej limet, a popyt został dobrze skumulowany. Często ten produkt jest" read more

Truskawki są uprawą bardzo wrażliwą na światło, wymagającą długotrwałego nasłonecznienia, aby w pełni wyrazić swój genetyczny potencjał. Antonio Carrera jest wynalazcą regulowanego systemu trzech rzędów. Jest bardzo świadomy potrzeb truskawek i wziął je pod uwagę podczas projektowania. read more

The Fino lemon campaign is wrapping up in Alicante, with a significant impact that has once again hit producers the hardest. According to price data from the Valencian Government, the average price per kilogram of Fino lemons at the origin has remained below 20 throughout the year. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, rozpoczął się aktywny sezon eksportu świeżych brzoskwiń w regionie. Jednakże ten sezon jest zupełnie inny niż wszystkie poprzednie, a głównym kłopotliwym elementem na rynku jest Egipt. read more

Del Monte® is a global leader in the production, sale, and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as ready-to-eat products. It is also one of the main producers and distributors of packaged food products in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte markets its products. read more

According to information from the Primorsky phytosanitary control posts, from the beginning of the year until April 15, the Primorsky Interregional Administration of the Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the import of 1,100 tons of fresh strawberries from China and Egypt. China emerged as the leader in this import. read more

Lively request for Altedo Igp Green Asparagus, appreciated for its taste, tender texture, large size, and freshness: The Consortium informs that the certified product is entirely marketed quickly. Available in the retail sector, highlighted by the Coop's Fior Fiore line. read more

The 'Good to the Bone' family is back. A campaign that in 2024 adds new members, led by two prominent protagonists: the flavor and healthy character of its peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and cherries. read more

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation recently announced the opening of two new export markets for its local producers. The Moroccan National Office of Food Safety has approved the import of Egyptian potatoes, and Egyptian officials have finalized the export plans. read more

Fruit companies around the world are using iPhones to perform more efficient fruit sizing for crops such as citrus, apples, grapes, stone and pome fruit, pomegranates, and most recently avocados and macadamias. "The TrueFruit AI fruit sizing toolset has been enthusiastically adopted by producers and read more

Vibrant request for the prince of vegetables, a recognized excellence throughout Europe. Emilia Romagna produces 7% of the 8,100 hectares cultivated with asparagus in Italy and is the European reference point for the Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI. The prized spear is grown in a read more

Po I 'false start' w połowie lutego, kampania organicznych szparagów na farmie Pasquariello Giovanni w Carapelle (Foggia, Włochy) oficjalnie rozpoczęła się w połowie marca. W sumie firma uprawia 20 hektarów organicznych i 20 hektarów konwencjonalnych szparagów. Apuliańska firma specjalizuje się w

After a 'false start' in mid-February, the organic asparagus campaign at the Pasquariello Giovanni farm in Carapelle (Foggia, Italy) officially began in mid-March. In total, the company grows 20 hectares of organic and 20 hectares of conventional asparagus. The Apulian company specializes in read more

Among European consumers, there is a significant decrease in the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, well below the recommended minimum per capita dose of 400 grams. This was revealed by the European Monitor of Freshfel Europe, recently published. In particular, the study specifies how the consumption... read more

The Fairtrade system has decided to limit access to new certified banana producer organizations starting from April 2024 for a period of 24 months. The purpose is to ensure better incomes for small-scale producers and employees of banana companies already part of the system. read more

ALDI has increased the amount of fruit and vegetables sold by 39% in the last five years. The company's internal data shows a higher consumption by its customers. This demand has also been reflected in the sales receipts. In 2023, up to

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