The 2024-25 marketing campaign for Bologna PDO Potatoes started well: +14% in the first three months. Yields are also good, reaching 39 tons per hectare, with production increased by 53.8%. Returning to normal after difficult years. Bologna PDO Potato with a new packaging. read more

A UK manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment will unveil a new mobile box filler at Interpom next month. Haith Group, which will be at Booth 1127 from November 24th to 26th, is planning to introduce the newest version of its innovative QuantaFill. Rob Highfield and Michael Matthias from Haith will be showcasing the QuantaFill... read more

Rijk Zwaan Ibérica's new sweet, juicy, and flavorful orange-fleshed watermelon variety has won the Fresh Produce category at the 2024 Innovation Hub Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate research, development, and innovation efforts in the agri-food sector. The awards ceremony took place. read more

Sorma Group, a leader in the design and construction of complete lines for the post-harvest of horticultural products, presented two innovative solutions for the sector at Fruit Attraction this year.

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General Authority for Export and Import Control in Egypt has released the official results of the 2023/2024 Egyptian citrus season. This season marked the first time that export volumes surpassed two million tonnes, despite a decrease in prices. Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila, shared his comments on the figures. read more

Thanks to the work of the Association, this essential food is now present in 6 out of 10 households in Spain. With a significant production concentration in the Region of Murcia, which represents 50% of the broccoli.

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In an open letter to French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, the apple and pear sector, which represents more than 25,000 jobs in France and produces 1,500,000 tons of fruit annually, has made a number of demands to the new government. According to the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP), "there..." read more

Given the need to control blood sugar levels, people with diabetes often wonder if they can consume fruits like pears without negatively affecting their health. Fortunately, fruits, including pears, can be an excellent option for diabetics.

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The 16th edition of FRUIT ATTRACTION, organized by IFEMA Madrid and FEPEX, concluded with a record number of visitors, 115,000, which was 15% more than the previous year during the first two days of the fair. read more

The company Fruta de Andalucía has concluded its participation in Fruit Attraction, a fair where it has held important meetings with national and international operators and distributors with whom

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Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports to the European Union, particularly tomatoes, berries, and citrus fruits, have increased by 5%, surpassing 1.5 million tons per year. This growth has been sustained over the past three years and is crucial for the Moroccan economy as it contributes to the overall value. read more

Swish Rolls bakery in Singapore has introduced a limited-edition series of vegetable-shaped buns, which will be available until November 10, 2024. These buns are designed to look like vegetables such as carrots, eggplants, and mushrooms, but their fillings do not correspond to their appearance. For instance, the bun shaped like a carrot is filled with orange cream. read more

Ostatnie doniesienia portalu Agrárszektor.hu przyciągnęły uwagę na krajobraz uprawy batatów węgierskich. Rosnące zapotrzebowanie konsumentów na bataty nie jest zgodne z poziomem krajowej produkcji, co potwierdzili lokalni rolnicy oraz młody plantator, Dávid Márkus. read more

The Colorado Orange apple has made a comeback. After more than 20 years of investigation, DNA testing, and searching through a forgotten archive of apple drawings and wax casts, the fruits have reappeared in an orchard in Western Slope and a tree nursery in northern Colorado. They may also be found on trees planted in various locations. read more

Almost 500 people attended the Avocado Congress held at the Ifema Convention Center on the day before the opening of Fruit Attraction. The congress, organized by the World Avocado Organisation (WAO), addressed the challenges faced by avocados, such as the impact of drought and complex maritime issues. read more

Morocco's avocado production farms have begun recruiting seasonal workers for this season's harvest, which is projected to surpass 90,000 tons, with the potential to export over 80,000 tons. The harvest is centered around three smooth avocado varieties: Fuerte, Bacon, and Zitano. read more

Successful brands, brands that establish themselves in consumer preferences, and brands ready to conquer new audiences with strong and distinctive identities: the entire assortment of VOG - Home of apples, capable of facing the challenges of the markets, took the stage from October 8th to 10th at Fruit. read more

Since 1999, the Abreu family has been growing, importing, packing, and shipping premium tropical fruits, such as star fruit, dragon fruit, Thai Guava, and mamey, first in Cuba and now in South Florida. With these fruits experiencing increased demand in mainstream markets, the family's business is thriving. read more

Hanoi has increased investments to establish planting area codes for essential crops such as longans, grapefruits, and bananas, facilitating official agricultural exports and benefiting local farmers economically. The planting area codes act as a 'passport' for Hanoi's agricultural products. read more

The representation of European banana producers from France, Portugal, and Spain met in Brussels with technical officials from the Directorate-General for Agriculture and the Directorate-General for Trade.

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