Tino Bellina has been a benchmark for the greenhouse lettuce industry for 35 years. Bellina, also known as 'The Steve Jobs of the fourth range' revolutionised the market in the late 1980s with the introduction of pre-washed baby leaves in bags, changing the face of the industry
read more

Macadamia prices are recovering back from historic lows last year. As the 2024 harvest is about to commence in South Africa, there is optimism about the road ahead. But industry experts caution that now more than ever, the sweet spot for macadamia nut prices needs to be established to keep the
read more

The six lean months are giving way to the six bountiful months at Belgian transport company Gebroeders Michiels. With the onset of spring and the arrival of unlit Belgian greenhouse vegetable crops on the market, this Belgian exporter's summer season kicked off again. "Our drivers can finally
read more

Despite sky-high expectations, the onion season seems to be fizzling out. "The significantly lower prices have not yet resulted in additional orders. Some onions are heading to Eastern Europe, but frankly, that's hardly worth mentioning. In this declining market, many customers are waiting
read more

With more than 55,000 tonnes of fruit marketed each year and a passion handed down from generation to generation, Orchidea Frutta specialises in the production and distribution of table grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, apricots, artichokes and has always aimed to
read more

Imported kiwi supply is on the tighter side at the moment. "Supply is extremely challenging. Greece ended the season earlier than expected and Italy had a short crop," says Trucco CEO Nick Pacia. He noted that this season Greece had unusually larger-sized fruit in its crop. That said, Pacia says
read more

The European Union has launched "Potatoes Forever!", a campaign aimed at promoting sustainable potato cultivation and consumption throughout Europe. Funded by the European Union and set for 2024, this initiative is not merely a promotion of the potato but marks an important step towards
read more

The New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement will deliver a major boost to the horticulture sector when it comes into force later this year. Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley says onion and kiwifruit growers stand to benefit from tariff savings. "Based on last year's
read more

The six lean months are giving way to the six bountiful months at Belgian transport company Gebroeders Michiels. With the onset of spring and the arrival of unlit Belgian greenhouse vegetable crops on the market, this Belgian exporter's summer season kicked off again. "Our drivers can finally
read more

Despite sky-high expectations, the onion season seems to be fizzling out. "The significantly lower prices have not yet resulted in additional orders. Some onions are heading to Eastern Europe, but frankly, that's hardly worth mentioning. In this declining market, many customers are waiting
read more

The Op La Maggiolina, led by Tino Bellina, the 'Steve Jobs of the fourth range', has adopted Tomra Food sorters to select lettuces, valerian, rocket and spinach with as little waste as possible. A story of innovation based on technology Tino Bellina with his daughter
read more

Blueberry production is moving from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. Chilean production will be wrapping up this week, following a period of low volume for Peruvian fruit. The industry is moving up north with Mexican production being on the rise and U.S. domestic production
read more

In Maiduguri, Borno State, the escalating costs of yams, Irish potatoes, and fruits have significantly impacted residents' choices for breaking their fast during Ramadan. The surge in prices has led to a decrease in sales for vendors and has pushed buyers to seek alternative food options due to… read more

The European Union has launched "Potatoes Forever!", a campaign aimed at promoting sustainable potato cultivation and consumption throughout Europe. Funded by the European Union and set for 2024, this initiative is not merely a promotion of the potato but marks an important step towards
read more

Rhubarb has been harvested for about three weeks now at the Bavarian farm Nefzger in Inchenhofen OT Sainbach, marking a start that is four weeks ahead of previous years. "Even though we are just at the beginning of the season, the yields and quality so far have been particularly satisfying.
read more

To achieve the aforementioned objective: to boost digitisation to act as an enabler in the implementation of read more

The city of Valencia is getting ready to host the second edition of the International Citrus Forum CITRUS FORUM ( read more

California is internationally renowned as an appellation of origin for high-quality, distinctive-tasting prunes, thanks in part to its innovative farming practices and state-of-the-art food safety standards. Just a few weeks after the orchards have blossomed,
read more

At the fruit and vegetable department, it has happened to everyone to wonder how ripe the fruit is and, punctually, to make a mistake by buying the wrong product. From now on, this may no longer be a problem.
read more

Tomato and cucumber producers in the Canary Islands have submitted a restructuring plan to the regional government to ensure the sector's viability. This plan involves exploring alternative crops such as papaya or pitahaya, according to a statement by the regional administration. The proposal was… read more