FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
All new CIV apple varieties on display at Madrid Fruit Attraction
CIV – the Italian Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (Ferrara), leader of the strawberries and apples varietal innovation – is present at Fruit Attraction Madrid (4-6 October) with its own space within the collective area organised by Ferrara’s fruit and vegetable service centre.
Trops is consolidating its dominant position
The SAT is responsible for 55% of mangos in Spain and 50% of avocados, and it is consolidating the transnational producers’ organisation with Latin American producers
A leap in mangos
Bio Procam is extending its mango volume and production window and it is “rejuvenating” its avocado orchards
“Custard apples have a great future”
Novofrut continues opting for a promotion-hungry product to make it popular amongst consumers
Mango: a new production record
Natural Tropic is seeing good prospects for mangos in spite of the small-sized fruit, and the company underscores the importance of the launch of the ‘Mango de Málaga’ brand
Avocados: more competition and war
In Spain, a 30% drop in the harvest is expected, while Peru continues to grow and the Russian war is destabilising the markets via fertilisers.
“The sector must discuss the correct handling of Lamb Hass”
In recent years, the avocado sector in the Valencian Community has experienced considerable growth, and although this year the trend is not as expansive, this does not mean it will stop growing
Axarfruit is launching ready-cooked products
The company from Malaga will present its new line of processed products at Fruit Attraction.
Aguacatera del Sur is growing with Peru
Although the market situation has been complicated due to demand and the increase in costs inherent to imports for delivery to clients, Aguacatera del Sur will close the import campaign from Peru with a growth of around 22%.
Carbonite rootstock, exceptional behaviour at high temperature
The rootstock from Top Seeds is leaving a very good feeling in short-cycle tomato crops.
Looije is increasing its surface area
In 2022/23, it will add almost 7.5 ha and strengthen its commitment to Kumato cherry tomatoes.
KWS Hortícolas España is getting ready
KWS, one of the main seed companies in the world, until recently concentrating on sugar beet, corn, cereals, rapeseed and sunflowers, is working to position itself on the fruit and vegetable market.
