After the abnormally hot and rainy weather, the cold weather is playing a decisive role in fruit and vegetables: for example, it encourages greater colouring of tarocco oranges and favours products suitable for cooking, such as cauliflowers and artichokes. Underwhelming demand for clementines, stable prices
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From Xylella fastidiosa, which has attacked olive trees, to the one that threatens oranges. The presence of the bacterium in Portuguese citrus plantations, reported by the Comité de Gestión de Cítricos in Valencia (Spain), is alarming the Italian citrus industry. The president of the
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Sisa Calabria (Europa commerciale, partner D.IT-Distribuzione Italiana) proceeds with its development plan by strengthening its sales network in the region. The group recently opened an Iper Sisa store in Gizzeria (Cz) in via delle Palme 52, developed over a total area of 2,500 sq.m. 1 of read more

Linea Verde-DimmidiSìAims to consolidate its role as a specialist in the fresh ready meals market and launches a new range by debuting in a fast-growing sector: that of fresh ready-made risottos (consumer turnover of the risotto world offered in large-scale distribution is 60 million
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While across all EU member states, only 12% of adults consume the recommended five or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day, in Ireland, 33% of adults in Ireland reach this target, with another 48% consuming between one and four servings a day. The figures come from the latest OECD
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Belgian Jacob Hobbel was chosen as the first global category director for fruit and vegetables in Tomra's Processed Food business area. Background at Pasfrost and Greenyard Frozen read more

Technically, it belongs to the large Brassicaceao Cruciferae family, but in Trentino it is known as the Broccolo di Torbole. In the favourable climate of Lake Garda, between the municipalities of Torbole and Santa Massenza, the vegetable finds its natural habitat, cradled by Peler and Ora, two
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Founded 70 years ago, Libretti, in the Ragusano area, is a benchmark in the production of traced and quality tomatoes, with total control of the supply chain. The aim of the company, which continuously invests in the development of innovative varieties and is a licensee of Camone, is a
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Despite the rainy weather, attendance at the 3rd meeting of the Pear Club was good. A demonstration of winter pruning of pear trees took place at Mr and Mrs Piasecki's farm, but that was not all… read more

From today until Sunday inclusive, the POLAGRA PREMIERY trade fair takes place on the premises of the Poznań International Fair, presenting new products, world agro premieres and innovative agricultural equipment. read more

Bimi arrives at Marca Fresh 2023 with innovation, taste, tastiness, transversal use and nutritional properties. Bimi is the 100% edible broccoli developed by the seed company Sakata. It is a product available all year round as it is cultivated in different areas; at the moment the
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The current critical issues and the future of fruit and vegetables in Italy. Marca Fresh, at its third edition, renews its vocation as an innovative format with a series of events during the two days of Marca 2023 at Fiere Bologna, which we will follow in our #gdoweekreport by clicking here. Two meetings
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Organic farming in Europe shows signs of stable growth. Profits, land cultivated using organic cultivation, plus the number of farms and workers, are all increasing. On top of this, confidence in per-capita spending is rising among European consumers. read more

Despite spring frosts, a scorching summer and a very mild autumn, the Pink Lady Europe Association has revealed that it is expecting a good quality crop of around 190,000 tons this season, after harvesting was completed in orchards across Italy, France and Spain. This would mark an 8% increase
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Results of a USDA study indicate low levels of pesticide in fruits and vegetables in the US, with its Pesticide Data Program (PDP) report finding “over 99% of all foods sampled had residues well below Environmental Protection Agency safety standards, if residues were present at all”. read more

Ecuador’s banana producers are delighted by the announcement by president Guillermo Lasso that the country will sign a free trade agreement with China after almost a year of negotiations. read more

Poland's fruit-growing industry has undergone a huge evolution over the last 30 years. Today, however, it faces many new challenges and decisions, which will be discussed at this year's conference. The Orchard Meeting in Sandomierz is also an excellent

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Some organise themselves and do not intend to let the matter go, while others have taken back the boxes and resigned themselves to the loss of money. The former report the matter to the police one by one. The invoices have been unpaid for a month. read more

Together with Hazera Poland, Biolchim, Biocont Polska, we invite you to the webinar: "Patent for MARCHEW". Our guest will be Damian Micyk, a ground vegetable producer, who will give practical tips on how to maximise the yield-forming potential of carrots. Participation
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