High demand for summer fruits in Saudi Arabia
The beginning of summer in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures averaging 44 degrees, boosts the consumption of fresh fruit. The market is huge, and several origins are seeking a place in it. Kashif

Swisscofel AGM: May brings many new things
Swisscofel invited to its 23rd General Assembly on 9 May 2023 at the Bellevue Palace Hotel in Bern. The President, Martin Farner, welcomed more than 150 members and guests. With three motions for

This year’s 'Love Your Local Market' event takes place in Strasbourg
Every year, under the banner of Love Your Local Market (LYLM), thousands of retail and wholesale markets choose to come together to celebrate their continued modernity and presence in the hearts

"We are looking forward to speaking with growers and packers, learning about their businesses"
Hectre will be exhibiting at Hort Connections for the very first time and will be showcasing their Orchard Management and Fruit Sizing app. "We are looking forward to speaking with growers and

Fruits with fruit fly larvae did not pass quarantine control in the Russian port
The dangerous quarantine object was discovered by inspectors of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance at the Big Seaport in a batch of citrus fruits. During the

"Dolce Passione" watermelons: Ripe for the German market
When was a watermelon ripe again? Various pictures and advice are circulating on the internet. The "Dolce Passione" watermelon from the consortium of the same name makes the decision a little

Bulgarian sweet cherries on domestic market
Recently, Bulgarian sweet cherry has appeared on the markets in Bulgaria, selling for no more than 5.11 euros per kilogram, while imported fruit is sold for 35.80 euros per kilogram. However,

Hermanos Fernández consolidates its position in the bio sector with Cal Modest
Both companies have signed a long-term collaboration partnership, combining the technical and production expertise of Cal Modest in organic farming with the distribution capacity and in-depth

UK apple growers struggle amid rising costs
Many apple growers in the UK are going out of business because they are not getting a fair price during the cost-of-living crisis. Ali Capper, an apple and hops grower and former NFU horticulture

Fyffes celebrates opening of new packing house in Costa Rica
At the new Fyffes packing house in Sarapiqui de Heredia, Costa Rica, the latest technology meets the highest standards in terms of sustainability and occupational safety, according to the company.

Pulses UK appoints new heads
Michael Shuldham has been named as the new president of Pulses UK, with William Ringrose becoming vice president of the trade association. Shuldham is the pulse product manager for LS Plant

Zespri: Fruit quality up, but New Zealand 2023 kiwi crop significantly down
Zespri has confirmed that difficult weather conditions throughout the 2023 growing season have contributed to a lower than expected New Zealand kiwifruit crop this season. According to the latest