FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Koppert is launching ‘Biodiversity Packs’
These are batches containing refuge plants for biological pest control throughout the year, both inside greenhouses and in the open air.
More bio at Bejo
The seed company is working to adapt some of its star varieties to ecological crops.
NaturaSì enters as a minority partner in Bioconsum
Bioconsum, the third operator in the specialised ecological sector in Spain, and NaturaSì, the largest Italian ecological food group are teaming up to consolidate a network of independent shops
Poblano peppers, the latest from Keops
The ecological production company from Almeria is adding a new speciality that is very popular amongst its clients from the large supermarket chains
The CAAE will certify exports to the United Kingdom
Producers of berries, fruit and vegetables in countries outside the European Union will be able to benefit from this measure. In this way, the organisation has become the only authorised Spanish control body.
“The economic situation of the European market favours third countries”
The loss of spending power in Europe, where inflation is on average around 10%, is speeding up fruit purchasing from third countries
Huelva berry statistics
The official report by the Andalusian Government at the start of the campaign points out that the surface area of strawberry crops has remained stable for many years now.
Cuna de Platero, unstoppable
The activity of the organisation from Moguer never ceases. Its new projects are based on both research and on the technological improvement of its fruit and vegetable preparation centre.
EmcoCal’s white strawberry
EmcoCal’s Florida Pearl variety is one of the most important new developments to be shown at FruitLogistica 2023. Its most unique characteristic is its white colour.
Planasa is testing Pink Rosita raspberries in the Netherlands
Planasa has carried out successful trials with Pink Rosita raspberries (Plapink 1304) in the Netherlands, thanks to their strategic alliance with the family-run company Berrybrothers.
Europe is buying less citrus fruit
The current economic situation in Europe has resulted in a flat, tight consumption rate, for virtually all product categories, in both fruit and vegetables.
Orri mandarins: the show goes on
The 2022-23 has started and Orri is back on the shelves in supermarkets and retailers, with great expectations.
