When was a watermelon ripe? Various pictures and advice are circulating on the internet. The "Dolce Passione" watermelon from the consortium of the same name makes the decision a little easier: When ripe, the rind is dark green, almost black.
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Recently, Bulgarian sweet cherry has appeared on the markets in Bulgaria, selling for no more than 5.11 euros per kilogram, while imported fruit is sold for 35.80 euros per kilogram. However, according to Zhivka Grozdeva from the Bulgarian Horticulture Association, there are relatively few
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Both companies have signed a long-term collaboration partnership, combining Cal Modest's technical and production expertise in organic farming with the distribution capacity and in-depth knowledge of the markets and the different sales channels provided by Hnos. Fernández. read more

Many apple growers in the UK are going out of business because they are not getting a fair price during the cost-of-living crisis. Ali Capper, an apple and hops grower and former NFU horticulture board chair, said it was clear growers were not getting the returns to cover increased costs. read more

In the new Fyffes packing house in Sarapiqui de Heredia, Costa Rica, the latest technology meets the highest standards of sustainability and occupational safety, according to the company. The design of the new packing house reduces water consumption by up to 40 %, ensures the best possible quality, and
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Zespri has confirmed that difficult weather conditions throughout the 2023 growing season have contributed to a lower than expected New Zealand kiwifruit crop this season. According to the latest New Zealand crop estimate, Zespri expects that in
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The 40th edition of Macfrut 2023, Italy's most important exhibition in the fruit and vegetable sector, has just ended, and for Agricola Lusia the balance is decidedly positive. read more

On 6 and 7 June 2023, the QS Academy invites you to the two-day workshop "Basics of Quality Management and Audit Methodology" in its new training rooms in Bonn: From 9:00 a.m. to approx. 4:30 p.m. in each case, prospective auditors will gain an insight into the basics of auditing. read more

Hummus, soups and velvety soups. These are the novelties of Valfrutta Fresco presented during the last edition of Macfrut. References made by small artisan producers and which are attracting the interest of large-scale organised distribution, where they will be available in a few
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Brazil’s Tahiti lime season is winding down slowly with a lower peak seen this year. According to Luiz Eduardo Raffaelli, from the Brazilian exporter Be Fruit: “Last year our season started in early November instead of the usual December. Right now we do not have a lot of volume, we are
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According to EastFruit analysts, the situation on the strawberry market in Eastern Europe is non-standard in 2023. Cold and mostly cloudy weather in Ukraine leads to a delay in the ripening of berries, which affects prices. read more

The sixth edition of MeetingPack, the biennial meeting organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA that brings together the entire agri-food packaging value chain, will be held on 10 and 11 April 2024 at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia. read more

Selenella Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Consortium for Quality Potatoes), made its presence at the 40th edition of Macfrut with products derived from agriculture 4.0, with a high level of quality and low environmental impact. Among other things, harvesting operations of new
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The European Commission and the UK government has agreed on requirements for the labelling on agri-food retail goods. A label will be placed at different levels starting from individual, box, shelf signs and posters. Milk, butter, meat, fish and vegetables will start carrying a “not for EU”
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Indian ports got off to a slower start in the fiscal year 2023-24, which began on 1 April. According to exclusive data obtained by Container News, combined volumes out of India's major/government and minor/private ports last month fell 7% month-on-month reaching 1.76 million TEUs. read more

Due to the high temperatures and the lack of rainfall, harvest forecasts are between 15 and 20% lower than last season, although the cultivated area is similar to last year. read more

At the Staay Food Group, too, the Spanish season began two weeks late. "No numbers are available yet, but we've started," says Nico Veldhoen. "Because productions are two weeks behind, the market's completely different. A late market usually gives high prices." read more

The ginger export campaign is exceeding initial expectations, showing a 59% year-on-year increase in export volumes, as Peru has exported a total of 25,609 tons of ginger so far this season, according to Fresh Fruit data. read more

EastFruit analysts review the latest retail price dynamics in Georgia. According to official statistics, retail prices for vegetables in Georgia went down by 6% in April 2023 compared to March 2023. Further reduction is expected in May. read more