Claudio Scalise, who was born on May 21, 1958 in Calabria, moved to Bologna after finishing school, where he obtained a degree in agriculture and specialized in economic and trade policy issues. Later, he became the founder and managing director. read more

Since that time, among other things, fruits, vegetables, and potatoes can also be labeled with the origin mark "Germany - Good from German Agriculture". The requirement for labeling is the complete production in Germany. A new live online seminar is also available. read more

I’m no stranger to seeing insane prices for fruit in China. Throughout the year, we can see local cherries selling for well over US$70 a kilogram, US$100 square watermelons from Japan, US$40 for a single bunch of locally grown Shine Muscat grapes, and many other mind-boggling prices for. read more

China's leading fruit retail chain, Pagoda, views Asia Fruit Logistica as a valuable platform for connecting with the global fruit industry. The retailer plans to use this opportunity to showcase its accomplishments from the past year during the event. read more

Sydney-based Umall Asian Supermarket has acquired Delish Deliveries with the goal of combining the strengths of both companies to provide a better shopping experience for customers throughout the region. read more

As the fifth season of Lovita® plums approaches, growers are set to harvest 800 tonnes of heart-shaped, red-fleshed plums from the Occitanie and Provence regions of France. These will be available on shelves starting September 2. While this year's yield is slightly lower than last year's, the quality remains excellent. read more

Avocado has become an important agricultural export and source of livelihood for many small-scale producers in East Africa. Avocado production has seen significant growth in the region, especially in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The region's diverse climatic... read more

Listed New Zealand produce company Seeka has released its unaudited interim results for the six months ending on 30th June 2024. Seeka's chief executive Michael Franks stated, "Seeka has improved its financial performance due to higher kiwifruit volumes in New Zealand and Australia." The company reported a net profit before tax. read more

Preparations for the upcoming Moroccan soft fruit season are advancing as the sector bounces back from challenging years that were characterized by climatic risks and business setbacks. Zouhir Disouria, a producer in the Larache region, stated, "Growers in the region are getting ready, tending to the soil, placing orders for plants, and... read more

Cengiz Bostanci, an agricultural engineer for the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Bartin, states that the aronia fruit is gaining popularity among consumers seeking a healthy diet. "Aronia is one of the medicinal aromatic plants that thrive in Turkey's fertile soil," he explains. read more

Jordan has been putting in place measures that delay the entry of Syrian trucks through the Nassib-Jaber crossing, with the aim of redirecting them towards Saudi Arabia. This has led to spoilage of goods, a decrease in their quality, and higher costs for exporters. Mohammad al-Aqqad, a member of the... read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk and the General Ports Authority of Saudi Arabia 'Mawani' have announced the opening of the largest Maersk Logistics Park in the Middle East at Jeddah Islamic Port today. The 225,000 sq. m. facility, with an investment of 250 million USD, is the largest single-site Logistics Park in the region. read more

W Ukrainie ceny białej kapusty zaczęły spadać. Według danych monitorowania dziennego EastFruit, obserwuje się tendencję do obniżenia cen w tym segmencie z powodu niskiego popytu na produkt. read more

A key sector for Africa's development. This is how Renzo Piraccini, the president of Macfrut (a fair scheduled to take place in Rimini from May 6th to 8th, 2025), spoke about the fruit and vegetable industry during the event "Africa, Italy, Europe: a new cooperation for sustainable development". read more

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus 'RNI-Rixred' PP35353) was selected by professional judges as the Best in Show winner at the 2024 Farwest Show's New Varieties Showcase. The plant, discovered by Chris and Josh Robinson at Robinson Nursery, stands out for its unique qualities. read more

Amid a challenging summer marked by heatwaves and unpredictable rainfall, Moldova's agricultural sector, a key source of income, is undergoing a significant transformation. The European Union is experiencing a rise in fruit imports from Moldova as the country diversifies its export markets. read more

The Celina QTee® pear, which has been cultivated in Belgium since 2015, was harvested in Canada for the first time this year. This red-blushed variety is a hybrid of a Williams pear and a Broket July. Since its creation, the variety has seen worldwide expansion and is now grown not only in Belgium, but also in other countries. read more

"Australia's distinctive ecosystem enables a successful agriculture industry to flourish. Essential for both international and domestic trade of fresh produce is the effective management of biosecurity risks to prevent the spread of pests, weeds, or diseases. Australia has established a solid reputation in handling biosecurity risks, which we can." read more

The CIOPORA Academy Webinar Series has announced the second set of lectures for September this year. The new series is tailored for plant breeders, intellectual property attorneys, and professionals in the plant breeding industry. It will specifically cover plant breeders' rights (PBR) in Brazil and Vietnam. read more

The Belarusian government has introduced a new regulation that mandates one-time licenses for the export of fresh or chilled tomatoes. As of November 1, 2024, exporters will be required to obtain these licenses from the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade. The application process also includes obtaining approval from local authorities. read more