Between inflation and uncertainty, consumption still languishes
Data released by Istatrelative to retail sales in May show a trend increase in value of +3.0%, which corresponds to a drop in volume of -4.7%. "The consumption trend is still showing signs of

Naturitalia, let's open up more markets for made in Italy #vocidellortofrutta
The Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade tensions between China and the USA are also having an effect on the export markets for fruit and vegetables. The good news is, for example, the opening of

The Fitó Melon Show arrives with 3 new features
Semillas Fitó held its Melon Show in Campo de Cartagena. For two days, attendees were able to see a good part of its extensive melon and watermelon catalogue. A portfolio to which three new and

‘Californian walnuts score big in UK promotion’
A summer promotion of Californian almonds is quite successful in the United Kingdom. Also, in partnership with the leading UK distributor Whitworth, walnuts from California are featured in a

Movement of asparagus from Peru imports through South Florida expected to remain about the same
The current and extreme weather conditions hovering over North America could have an impact with crop production yields and, in the meantime, consumers can expect to see smaller selections at the

In the period May to July, Georgia exported 2,346 tons of blueberries and 3,635 tons of peaches
Georgia exported 2,346 tons of blueberries worth $14.4 million and 3,635 tons of peaches worth $3.9 million between May 1 and July 5. The volume of blueberry exports increased by 1,766 tons - a

Barbera invests in Arra varieties
"They want to invest in Arra grapes, with the aim of being a reference point for them in Sicily. The Barbera Group held a conference dedicated to this particular variety of seedless grapes in

New French decree on plastic packaging
The new decree framing the ban on the sale of fruit and vegetables packaged in plastic was published on June 20, 2023. As of July 1, this ban will be enforced, with an exception for 29 fruits and

The Georgian National Competition Agency has begun monitoring the blueberry market
This was announced by the chairman of the agency Irakli Lekvinadze in the program bm.ge. According to him, it was decided to start monitoring the blueberry market based on the appeal of local