Giovanelli Fruchtimport AG is a successful Swiss family business that operates internationally in the fruit and vegetable sector. Our corporate culture is characterised by dynamism, openness and agility. In all our activities, not only our customers but also our customers are our priority.
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Although Peruvian avocado exports did not have a good start to the season, a positive outlook is finally emerging after five months. According to information from Fresh Fruit Peru, a total of 15,849 tonnes were shipped in week 16. This is 34 % more than in the 15th week. read more

The anticipation of Swiss asparagus has come to an end, because they are now available. With a delay of almost two weeks compared to other years, harvesting is now in full swing at many producers, according to the Association of Swiss Vegetable Producers (VSGP). First quantities are available, especially
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Due to the pandemic, the processing & packaging trade fair interpack in Düsseldorf had to take a longer break than planned. After six years, the industry is now meeting again in the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. The latest developments will be discussed and presented there until 10 May.
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After the German Fruit Award had been presented in the spa town of Baden-Baden for years, it was time for the jury and winners to return to the capital in 2023! The coveted trophy was awarded in Berlin on 4 May at the Hotel Oderberger by Fruchthandel Magazin and the Rundschau für den Lebensmittelhandel to
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From mid-February, the cool weather in the Spanish and Italian courgette growing areas slowed down the development of the crops for weeks. As a result, supply was tight and prices high. After the weather improved, crop volumes increased rapidly, so that the
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In Andalusia, the harvest of the new early potatoes is starting these days in the provinces of Seville (largest producer), Córdoba and Cádiz. According to Asociafruit (Andalusian Association of O+G Producers and Exporters), the area under cultivation is slightly smaller than last year.
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Many customers want fruit and vegetables that are unpolluted by pesticides and have a convincing natural taste - a quality that organic products deliver. For farmers, however, converting their cultivation to organic farming is costly in the first few years. Because
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The Bahia region produces about 30 % of all fruit produced in Brazil. The focus - especially in the north - is on grapes and mangoes. In the past, the increased occurrence of fruit flies caused problems for the producers. read more

With the introduction of the new, early chicory variety Tobix, the Dutch seed company Rijk Zwaan will again focus more on the chicory market. According to a report by 'Nieuwe Oogst', Rijk Zwaan has not had any commercial varieties in the
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After the recovery in consumer sentiment had recently stalled, it is on a slight upswing again in May. As the current consumer barometer of the German Retail Association (HDE) shows, the index is rising compared to the previous month and is above the level of the same month last year. read more

The production of food and electricity on the same area has been possible in Switzerland since last year. In Beerenland in the Bernese Seeland, Barbara Schwab Züger has commissioned one of the largest plants in the country, reports the 'Landwirtschaftlicher Informationsdienst'.
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When Belgians buy fresh food, they do so primarily on the basis of price and sensory perception. Half of Belgians also value the country of origin and prefer home-grown products. read more

New genetic material, growing global demand and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwi industry over the past decade. In 2019, the producer organisation South African Kiwi was also
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Paving the way for technological innovations in the food trade - this is the mission of the Edeka platform techstarter. The techstarter team regularly publishes calls to startups and tech companies on selected challenges in the retail world. To the
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On the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection (BVL) has granted an emergency authorisation for the plant protection product Madex Primo (active substance: Cydia pomonela granuovirus isolate V14). read more

In April 2023, organic apple stocks were reduced by 1,190 t, and demand for organic apples remains strong. In April 2022, 532 t more organic apples were sold and 434 t more than in April 2021, Swisscofel and Bio Suisse report. read more

The company has appointed Andes New Varieties Administration Chile® (ANA Chile®) as a "master licensee" to develop hot climate apple and pear varieties with growers in South America, starting with Chile. Morgan Rogers, General Manager of VentureFruit®, said,
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The European Commission has presented a programme for a sustainable food system with the "Farm to Fork" strategy as part of the European Green Deal and intends to ambitiously develop the EU legal framework this year. A new report by the European Environment Agency
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The company said net sales decreased year-on-year, while net profit increased. According to the statement, net sales declined by 1% (-US$8.4 million) to US$1.128 billion due to lower unit selling prices for avocados, lower volumes in the
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