After the plane crisis with Russia, the export of tomatoes, which was first banned to Russia and then subject to a quota, was increased by 150,000 tons with the latest agreement. As a result of the decision made during the last meeting between President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip
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Investments in vertical farms are growing globally, and the fact that this trend is observed against the backdrop of the suspension or termination of several large projects on vertical farms in the recent period, as well as changes in the market (which occurred, in particular, as a result of the
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After the apricots, it is now time for the melon harvest predictions. Like every year, the Interprofessional Melon Association presented the 2023 plantation predictions for Charentais melons at medFEL for Morocco, Spain and France. read more

The transition from Senegal to Spain is faster than you think. Or at least that is what happens with watermelons. Over the past few days, watermelons of the same type have appeared in the same case in some Spanish retail outlets - at least
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Fresh and satisfying, just like the season that represents it. The SweeTango™ apple is one of the most distinctive new varieties and is distributed in Italy by the Melinda consortia, the leading company grouping 16 cooperatives in Val di Non and Val di Sole, VIP, the association of
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Thanks to great weather, Greece will have a large production of cherries this year, says Theodorou Kostas, owner of Theodorou Fruits: “This year, we are expecting big volumes of cherries in Greece. This is especially true after the mid-early varieties. Overall it means we’ll have a larger
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Over the past few years, Futura srl has been receiving increasing requests for lines destined for the processing, grading and packaging of produce grown in traditional or hydroponic greenhouses, especially tomatoes, bell peppers and even cucumbers and aubergines. "We have already sold various
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Apricot production is declining across Europe according to data presented by Europêcha Perpignan, France, as part of the new edition of Medfel. According to estimates for Italy by Cso Italy, which participated in the fair, the reduction this year will be 26% compared to 2022.
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We are a medium-sized fruit trading company based in northern Germany and import fresh fruit from all over the world. Our customers include large food retail companies (LEH) and wholesalers in Germany and Europe. read more

The Spanish lemon Verna season has kicked off as the Fino lemon season has ended according to the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association (AILIMPO). read more

Assomela, the association representing apple producers in Italy, once again confirms its presence at Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair to be held in Rimini from Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 May. There will be four members from Trentino-Alto Adigedi Assomela
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In the elegant Ridotto of the Municipal Theatre of Ferrara, packed to capacity, CSO Italy, with president Paolo Bruni, director Elisa Macchie and the entire staff, celebrated its 25th anniversary a few days ago, receiving the applause and support of authorities, associations and
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The Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands is proud to announce the appointment of Juan Carlos Yépez Franco as its new Head of Commercial - Pro Ecuador in advance of delivering several significant networking events focused on sustainable trade. read more

Flown-in fruit is a luxury item that, in these times of inflation, is having an increasingly tough time. Yet in 2018, Ana Lucia Alameda, originally from Peru, established her export company Ricas, which specializes in air freight fruit. Two years ago, she began marketing this under the company
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In the Netherlands, 4Fruit Company received the first Spanish Galia melons on Friday. There are plenty of watermelons available, but the yellow and Piel de Sapo melon supply is still limited. Pieter de Ruiter says prices are still at a nice level, though there could be slightly more demand.
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The first fruits from protected cultivation are expected at the Obst vom Bodensee Vertriebsgesellschaft (OvB) at the end of the first week of May. As the largest marketer of dessert fruit in southern Germany, OvB is pleased to be able to supply its customers with fresh berry fruit. read more

The Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands has announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Yépez Franco as Pro Ecuador's new head of trade, ahead of several networking events focused on sustainable trade, Pro Ecuador said. read more

The citrus fruit Kawachi Bankan has been cultivated in Japan, primarily in Ehime Prefecture, for over 100 years, although it is still unknown in Europe, Tiziano Marinello, co-managing director of Marinello & Co AG tells us. read more

The 2023 edition of Macfrut, the International Fair of the fruit and vegetable sector that will be held at Rimini Fiera (Italy) from 3 to 5 May, will offer a complete overview of the blueberry sector. In fact, important international experts will take part in the event.
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Pentecost is approaching in the Netherlands, so it is time for Jac van den Oord Potatoes to bring extra attention to its spring classic: Asparagus Lover Potatoes. "Every year, when the asparagus is harvested, our asparagus potatoes are a great addition to our assortment," says Robert de Groot.
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