This Wednesday, the IV Conference of the Huétor-Tájar Asparagus Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) was held. A meeting point for the sector where some of the most important aspects of this predominantly social crop were discussed, as the slogan says, characterized by its

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In the recent IFN live broadcast two days ago focused on peaches and nectarines, participants extensively discussed the challenges facing the sector (click here to watch it) and, at the same time, tried to outline the path to follow for the future of the sector. The key concepts that emerged read more

The watermelon harvest has already finished in the greenhouses of Almeria, and since early June, the season has continued in the north of the province, in the Region of Murcia, and also in the Region of Valencia. Currently, yields are lower than expected due to the predominance of small sizes. read more

The high consumer acceptance of seedless grapes is now a fact; last week we started the first releases of the ARRA Sugar Drop™ variety (ARRA 30). The grapes look uniform and delicious because they are harvested only when they have reached perfect ripeness. In fact, we are aware that the. read more

The increase in berry prices in Russia, particularly for raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, has been linked to adverse weather conditions, as stated by Yaroslav Abramov, Key Account Manager at Grodan. Currently, raspberry prices are at 783 rubles per kilogram, while cherries are at 486. read more

On Thursday, June 13th, in the charming setting of Palazzo Scalini in Milan, the winners of the Promotion Awards were announced. These awards have been promoted and organized since 2010 by the magazine Promotion to highlight the best practices and most innovative projects aimed at promoting culture. read more

Aldi in the United Kingdom is carrying out a project of high symbolic value – as reported on the retailer's website – which involves eliminating plastic packaging from bananas. The traditional plastic bag will be replaced with a paper band on selected lines. read more

Tradycyjne arbuzi pozostają jednymi z najpopularniejszych owoców i warzyw na sezon letni 2024, pomimo preferencji nabywców dla odmian bezpestkowych i mniejszych. Dla Daniele i Nadii Martucci z Martucci Srl, komercjalizacja dopiero się zaczęła i wydaje się być całkiem obiecująca. "My" read more

While the President of Centromarca, Francesco Mutti, admitted at the association's annual Assembly that the insufficient size of our food industry puts it at serious risk in tomorrow's international market (editor's note: his Group had a turnover of in 2023. read more

W Szwecji wydano ostrzeżenie dotyczące kupowania truskawek od sprzedawców przydrożnych z powodu potencjalnych powiązań z konfliktami gangów w kraju. The Times podkreślił kulturowe znaczenie truskawek w Szwecji, zwłaszcza podczas święta środka lata, porównując je do read more

The UK foodservice specialist Fresh Direct has introduced a new plastic-free packaging for its popular avocado twin-pack. read more

"Our new breeding greenhouse is a significant step forward in our mission to create innovations in the field of fruit and vegetable breeding," says Michiel Zwaan, Berry Crop Manager at Rijk Zwaan. "The new facility allows our team to work year-round to foster" read more

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Rijk Zwaan has increased its berry research and development efforts by opening a new greenhouse in Dinteloord, Netherlands. The facility, designed for creating new berry varieties, is equipped with advanced, energy-efficient systems to guarantee optimal conditions. read more

Prawie 100 specjalistów branżowych wzięło udział w konferencji, która odbyła się w tym tygodniu w Walencji, aby omówić nowe możliwości eksportu dla regionu. Wydarzenie zostało zorganizowane przez Fruit Logistica i regionalny rząd, Generalitat Valenciana. read more

The UK needs to reduce its reliance on imports and improve diets by doubling the land devoted to cultivating fruits and vegetables through nature-friendly farming practices, as recommended by a new report from environmental charities. read more

The application was reviewed at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on June 24. This is the first time that South Africa has requested the establishment of a panel under the WTO dispute settlement system. read more

It is a sobering thought that in 1986 - before the US Senate imposed sanctions against South Africa's apartheid policy, including the country's fruit sector - the country was selling more than 6 million boxes annually in North America. When the sanctions were lifted eight years later. read more

The Italian machinery specialist Sorma is aiming to enhance the efficiency of post-harvest table grape processing with its LCP-128A combined weighing machine. read more

He further stated: "It is moving in the right direction, but falls far short of the requirements of farmers. Real relief looks different. Moreover, in many areas, it remains only announcements, which must now be followed by actions." read more