Renewable energy sources in horticulture a focus during TSW
2023-10-19 00:00
The horticultural industry is preparing for the event in Central and Eastern Europe; the 14th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Fair and a new conference about renewable energy sources. During conference we will be discussed in few topics regarding the use of innovations in energy production in
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Selex back on TV with 'Spesa Difesa' campaign
2023-10-19 00:00
The Selex Group is back on TV with the sequel to its famous Spesa Difesa campaign. The saga of commercials, which saw its first episode in 2022, bears witness to the Selex Group's commitment to defending the purchasing power of Italian families, to which it contributes with the great care that
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The construction of Almeria's Unica Agribusiness Centre has started
2023-10-19 00:00
According to the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, the Unica Agribusiness Centre -which will be located in the Technology Park of Almeria- will be an innovative complex that seeks the collaboration of institutions, universities, and the entire knowledge environment, making it
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Seedless grapes continue to grow
2023-10-19 00:00
Seedless grapes continue to gain market share. “It is a new consumer trend that is becoming more and more pronounced in France, driving Banagrumes to further develop its range in this direction. After launching the exclusive Mr Phil brand last year, which embodies this transformation of the
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Currency crisis in Egypt: exporters pin hopes on BRICS membership
2023-10-19 00:00
Erosion of foreign currency reserves, Egypt's allies to the rescueAt the beginning of this month, the Central Banks of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt agreed to a currency exchange deal, intended to bolster the struggling Egyptian economy. A joint news release said the agreement would allow
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"Despite inflation, sales of 'smaller' exotics continue well"
2023-10-19 00:00
In the wake of larger exotics like mangos, limes, asparagus, and papayas, the Dutch company Yex also gets smaller products like rambutan, carambola, horned melon, and granadilla every year. "Many of these products are generally flown in from Colombia, but we get things like rambutan and
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Fewer apples and pears than expected
2023-10-19 00:00
The first EU apple estimates, which were published on 3 August 2023 during Prognosfruit, indicated a 3.3% decrease compared to last year, to a total of 11,410,681t. The EU pear crop for 2023 was estimated to be down 12.9% on last year.
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US supplier and importer of organic fruit, Awe Sum Organics is looking forward to the start of the Peruvian import season. Awe Sum Organic blueberries are arriving this week and Awe Sum Organic seedless grapes will be begin arriving in early December.
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'Get back to investing in agriculture, especially in the south'
2023-10-19 00:00
An appeal to large companies to return to investing in agriculture, especially in the South where there has been a progressive abandonment of the sector over the last 20/30 years, comes from the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigidwhich he spoke about during an event held in
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Rising volumes for Kanzi
2023-10-19 00:00
With increased availability compared to the previous season, Kanzi has been back on the Italian markets since the end of September thanks to the Voge Vip consortia and will accompany fruit and vegetable departments and greengrocers' counters with its energy until the end of June. The energy the
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Marrakesh clementines are late, may not arrive
2023-10-19 00:00
Despite optimistic expectations just a few months ago, citrus growers in the Marrakech region are now caught up in reality. "The season should have started, but there's nothing to harvest," says Walid Bouazzaoui, a Marrakesh based citrus grower.
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'50-gram salad blends are booming, reducing food waste immensely'
2023-10-19 00:00
"The vertical farming industry has overly focused on the technical aspects of the business while overlooking the sales and marketing side. VAXA has built a strong brand presence in Iceland and conducted extensive market research to understand its customer's needs, which has influenced our
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The Morocco Berry Conference and the Blueberry Course, two dynamic and interconnected events, are set to unfold in Agadir this year.
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Peruvian citrus exports have decreased by 11%
2023-10-19 00:00
A week after the end of the citrus campaign, Peruvian citrus exports amounted to 223,755 tons, i.e. 11% less than in the previous campaign. According to data from Fresh Fruit, in the last week, Peru exported 2,872 tons of citrus, i.e. 83% more than last year. The country exported its citrus to
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German retailers continuously look for sustainable and well-priced fruit and vegetables
2023-10-19 00:00
LuLu Group leader proposes opening direct flight from Saudi Arabia to Vietnam
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This week, APM Terminals Suape received approval from Brazil’s National Waterway Transport Agency to change its cargo profile, enabling the terminal to operate containerized cargo and expand the area to be used by the terminal. APM Terminals Suape will operate the new container terminal at the
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Mr. Avocado introduces two new ripening centers
2023-10-19 00:00
Mr. Avocado, China's brand of ripened, ready-to-eat avocados, has completed the construction of its new ripening and distribution centers in Southwest China (Chengdu) and North China (Beijing). These centers are now fully functioning and have begun operations to serve their respective regions in
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‘Climate change responsible for delayed Cape Cod cranberry harvests’
2023-10-19 00:00
According to Hilary Sandler, Director at UMass Cranberry Station in Wareham, the effects of climate change have delayed the cranberry harvest at local bogs. Sandler said warm temperatures the region saw in September led to the station having its harvest last week, later than usual. She said some
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Slightly late start for California pomegranates
2023-10-19 00:00
Pomegranate harvest is underway in California on a crop that looks to have strong quality. “We’ve started to pack the Wonderful variety,” says Keith Wilson with King Fresh Produce LLC. “The crop is not huge and may be affected on some ranches by some cold weather in the early spring when
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Chances aplenty for these healthy mushrooms
2023-10-19 00:00
"Oyster mushrooms are being increasingly appreciated fresh, and they're more often included in supermarkets' mushroom mixes." That is how John Verbruggen of Verbruggen Paddestoelen - who organically cultivates 15 tons of, among others, oyster mushrooms per week - summarizes the growing mushroom
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