The production of seedless grapes is continuously increasing worldwide. Italy is at the forefront of conventional production and also offers a significant organic supply, with an estimated total of around 150,000 tons according to Sinab projections. The majority of these grapes are cultivated in Puglia, Sicily, and Basilicata. Puglia specifically represents... read more

Jingold has been on a business trip to Hong Kong since yesterday until September 6 for the new edition of Asia Fruit Logistica, a key showcase for the fresh produce and fruit business in the Asian market. The company, a global leader in the production and marketing of quality kiwis. read more

Exsa Europe has acquired a strategic share in Agricola Salutaris, its melon supplier in Brazil. Agricola Salutaris owns a 400-450 hectare melon farm, along with a packing station and harvesting equipment. "Our strategy is to have a strong presence near the source of our main products. This approach has already proven successful." read more

"August. We are excited to introduce the Nergi kiwi berry to the market and are confident that it will be well-received by consumers," said Jean-Pierre Caruel, Sofruileg's licensing manager. read more

After completing the collection for the new season of Italian garlic and gathering initial impressions from the main production areas of the country (click here to learn more), we have been monitoring the production and commercial progress of the campaign. Francesco Delfanti, manager read more

Royal Brinkman has converted the existing 3.5-hectare tomato greenhouse, acquired by KP Holland for expansion, into a vegetable facility. According to Royal Brinkman, the location in De Lier, The Netherlands, has been upgraded to meet the new energy standards of the Green Label Greenhouse. read more

W środowisku konkurencyjnym zdominowanym przez duże, rozwijające się kraje, takie jak Kostaryka, panamska firma Isalbert Fruits S.A., założona przez Isaíasa Zarzavillę i Alberta Carrasco, zdołała wyróżnić się na rynku międzynarodowym dzięki swojemu skupieniu na jakości i zrównoważonym rozwoju. read more

Po tym, jak ceny truskawek były stosunkowo niskie pod koniec lipca i na początku sierpnia, teraz ceny gwałtownie rosną. "Obecnie ceny truskawek wynoszą powyżej 4 euro, co jest dość znaczące jak na tę porę roku. Zauważamy, że dostępne ilości truskawek są stosunkowo ograniczone. Pogoda wpływa na to. read more

Officials have announced that an annual fund of $12.5 million is required for the implementation of the "African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan." This initiative was launched in Kigali during the Africa Food Systems Forum, which attracted over 5,000 delegates for discussions. read more

The second edition of AgriFood Future returns to Salerno, which this year aims to consolidate its role as a national reference point for the agri-food sector. The 2024 edition, organized by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, will take place from September 8 to 10 in various locations. read more

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has issued a call to action to stakeholders, including the government, to prepare for the upcoming tomato bumper season. The aim of this preparation is to tackle and reduce post-harvest losses, which is a persistent issue in the sector. The CAG, along with its affiliated stakeholders, is working towards strategies to improve the situation. read more

The mango harvest has already begun in Spain with the Irwin variety. "A very good season was expected this year after the average/low production of 2023. There was a very abundant flowering, but during the fruit set, which took place at the end of April/beginning of May, the minimum read more

W ostatnich latach CBI i partnerzy zakończyli projekty w sektorach oliwy z oliwek, odzieży oraz świeżych owoców i warzyw w Jordanii. Projekty miały na celu ustanowienie zrównoważonych łańcuchów wartości, wprowadzenie innowacyjnej technologii oraz pomoc w eksplorowaniu możliwości na rynku Unii Europejskiej (UE). Oto pięć read more

Kay Bee Exports recently sent the first air shipment of Indian pomegranates to Australia following the irradiation protocol. "Market access for whole pomegranate fruits from India to Australia has been available for quite some time. However, the initially approved protocol was the in-transit cold storage." read more

METRO Italy, a partner of excellence for the HoReCa world, announces the appointment of David Martínez Fontano as the new Chief Executive Officer of METRO Italy and member of the Commercial Committee of the group. David Martínez Fontano, who already has knowledge of the Italian market thanks to 4 years of experience, read more

The Cook Government has allocated $1.2 million towards a national initiative aimed at enhancing premium fruit production through the adoption of sustainable, high-yield orchard practices. This endeavor is being carried out at the Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute, with the goal of improving fruit quality and quantity. read more

Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliev, explained which types of apples will disappear from the country's market due to a newly introduced ban on their importation. Speaking to the Senate, the minister clarified that the ban only applies to apples transported by road. "A... read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest estimate for the upcoming 2024/2025 campaign projects a production of 1,260,000 tons in Spain, which represents a 21% decrease compared to the production balance in the 2023/2024 campaign (which had the highest lemon harvest on record). read more

The University's greenhouse complex in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is currently undergoing a major renovation. Following a thorough preparation phase, HS Tuinbouw Service began renovating the greenhouse roof on Monday, August 19. The project is expected to be completed within six weeks, during which time HS will replace the old roof. read more

Holland: Tailwind Shipping Lines christens "Panda 004" container shipTailwind Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, christened the "Panda 004", a 1,400 TEU container ship, in Moerdijk, the Netherlands.Source: tailwind-shipping.com Meet the entrepreneur behind one of Europe's read more