FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

SWEEKI increasing globally: directly from Chile to China
The international growth of Sweeki kiwi does not stop. Thanks to the excellent positioning of its customers, Origine Group – the owner of the brand

Macfrut grows international appeal
This year’s trade show was an international hit with 25% of visitors and 23% of exhibitors (up 30% on 2016) from overseas, representing over 40

Prognosfruit 2017 – Registrations are open!
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) and COPA-COGECA are pleased to announce their cooperation with Afrucat, representing the apple and pear growers in Catalonia,

Biennial Asparagus Conference
The programme for this well-established meeting point, conference and trade exhibition for all those in asparagus production is now available. Bookings for the few remaining

Origine Group, Macfrut: from Far East markets interest and positive contacts for the Sweeki kiwi
General Manager Alessio Orlandi and Managing Director Alberto Garbuglia comment on the three-day Rimini trade fair “Good business contacts at international level and new manifestations

New Scales Help North Carolina Produce Supplier Meet Weighing Challenges
When Corey Farms established its own packing facility after years of sending its sweet potatoes and watermelons to be packed elsewhere, they were faced with

Bayer introduces ForwardFarm in The Netherlands
Bayer ForwardFarming, an initiative that works with independent farms around the world to help advance sustainable agriculture, has officially introduced its first partnership in the

Hazera’s tomato demo opened in Bleiswijk
Better taste, fruit quality and yield are important characteristics for new tomato varieties. Hazera is now presenting a promising and extensive range of new varieties

Macfrut 2018: here’s all the news
Macfrut has already started planning the 2018 edition, which will be held next year at the Rimini Expo Centre from 9th to 11th May. Once

Technology and innovation in the field: Macfrut’s latest challenge
A real field measuring more than 700 sq. m. will be set up inside the trade fair centre, with the participation of leading companies offering

Macfrut, the Partner Country is China
In 2015, the export of fruit and vegetable produce from the EU to China amounted to 22,768 tonnes worth 36.3 million euros. The main exported

Hazera, supporting agriculture in Africa
Vegetable seed company Hazera’s mission is to contribute to the supply of high quality vegetables all over the world. With this mission in mind, the








