The melon is particularly popular in summer, as it serves as a thirst quencher on hot days due to its high water content of over 90%. In 2023, 27,360 tons of sugar melons were sold in Switzerland, but only 17 tons were harvested in Switzerland itself. read more

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and its Federal Research Institute for Cultivated Plants, the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), are monitoring the situation and cooperating with the responsible authorities for plant health in the federal states as well as partner countries in the EU and Switzerland. For the control and the read more

A study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Milan, in collaboration with the Institute for Research in Biomedicine at the University of Bellinzona (Switzerland), investigated the extraordinary properties of ellagic acid, a natural polyphenol found in fruits. read more

Grupo Dia has completed the process of transforming and simplifying its business, creating two growth and profitability platforms in Spain and Argentina. The company is now entering a new stage.

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Peak season for apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. Demand is still moderate to low for table grapes. All types of bell peppers are available, including snails, friggitelli, and bull's horn peppers. European-style prime quality tomatoes are currently on the market. read more

W mieście Dăbuleni w południowej Rumunii nadprodukcja arbuzów doprowadziła do nadmiernego podaży, co spowodowało obniżenie cen tego lata. Według Fructidor, przyczepki i wozy są zapełnione arbuzami, z których wiele kończy jako odpad. Wcześniej cena wynosiła 50 centów za kilogram, ale teraz... read more

Today we present the seventh installment of the in-depth column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. Among horticultural categories, that of... read more

Will table grapes manage to surpass apples and become the most important fruit in Italy in terms of export value? Some say that this overtaking is not only probable, but even imminent. "In a short time, grapes are expected to go from the current 821 million euros to over read more

Esselunga is an Olympic partner of the Italy Team and a supplier of Casa Italia in Paris 2024, confirming once again its commitment to supporting Italy in sports. The partnership arises within the framework of the path traced towards the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan Cortina. read more

Even the average prices for vegetables in supermarkets were higher in the first six months of this year compared to the previous year. This is based on a report citing research data from the analysis firm NielsenIQ on the purchasing behavior of Dutch consumers. read more

The two-hectare facility is being built by RWA Solar Solutions. The goal is to achieve sustainable, local electricity generation while simultaneously protecting the berry crops from extreme weather events, the RWA Group announces. read more

According to market analysts, the price increase in this segment is attributed to the lower supply of watermelons from local farms. Due to the high air temperatures and the prolonged drought in most regions of the country for several weeks, a portion of the... read more

With the addition of a new novella to a law introduced in 2019, it is intended to ensure that in the future, not as much food is wasted as before. According to State Secretary Michal Kolodziejczak from the Warsaw Ministry of Agriculture, the law aims to actually read more

One year follows another and none are the same. "Last year was a pleasure," says Pierre Dorsaz. Conversely, the fruit grower from Riddes, who grows apricots, plums, apples, and pears on several hectares in the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais, does not hesitate to mention this year as a read more

Verband president Georg Boekels emphasized that he welcomes Özdemir's prompt reaction to the EU aid package for Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland, and his call for funds from the EU crisis fund to also be requested for Germany. read more

In Paris, the Olympics are taking place, and as has happened on other occasions, retailers in the fruit and vegetable departments are dedicating special displays with initiatives that theatrically enhance the area and highlight certain products. And this is happening both in Italy and. read more

In the analysis carried out by the Board of Directors, it has been revealed that this 2024 campaign has once again had a smaller area than the previous campaign, around -14% compared to 2023, being more read more

Harvests out of sync, unfavorable climate, French products struggling to emerge: the situation of the peach and nectarine market in France has been deteriorating for several weeks and consumer prices have dropped below 2.50 euros per kilogram, as reported by the Fédération nationale. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, zbieranie odmian malin owocujących przez cały rok na Ukrainie rozpoczęło się wyjątkowo wcześnie. read more

Spain's Uvasdoce Fresh has launched Mojito Fresh, a new table grape variety developed by Bloom Fresh. It boasts a unique flavor profile that combines sweet spearmint notes with a mix of Moscatel and labrusca. Mojito Fresh will be available in major retailers in Spain, including Consum, Carrefour, and others. read more