FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

New CIV apple selection: Project aimed at the main European apple stakeholders
CIV is ready to cooperate for pre-commercial pilot plantations. It is a very early apple variety with very attractive fruit with a bright red color

AREFLH and AREPO join forces to reaffirm the key role of European regions in CAP implementation
On the 12th of July, AREFLH (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions) organised a meeting of its College of Regions, which was also attended by AREPO

New blueberry varieties gain incredible reception
Two new high chill blueberry varieties, MegasBlue and Titanium, have gained a great reception from triallists and nurseries upon their launch into Europe. Both varieties

Three years of worldwide marketing with the European ‘Freshness from Europe’ project by CSO Italy
After three years of marketing and communications funded by the European Union, the Italian Government and CSO Italy, the Freshness from Europe project comes to

Origine Group gets bigger with the acquisition of Compagnia Italiana della Frutta and the brands Made in Blu and Fruitaly
The acquisition by Origine Group of Compagnia Italiana della Frutta, owner of the brands “Made in Blu” and “Fruitaly”, was formalized this week. Origine Group

INTERPOMA CHINA 2018 International Congress & Exhibition Successfully Concluded in Weihai, Shandong
The 2nd INTERPOMA CHINA International Congress & Exhibition was successfully held from June 28-29, 2018 in Weihai, Shandong Province. During the two trade show days,

Hong Kong, Sweeki kiwis make InterNations meeting sweeter
Thanks to the great versatility of the premium kiwi from Origine Group, The Artist House maestros were able to exercise their creativity on new drinks

A Minister on the move in the Hayward kiwi orchards
Last Friday 8 June, the French Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr Stéphane TRAVERT, made a visit to the south west. He took advantage of

SanLucar opens office in Dubai
Higher customer proximity and increased presence in the Arab Gulf States SanLucar, premium brand for fruit and vegetables, reinforces its commitment in the Arab Gulf

Advanced-stage test pear plantations thanks to the project UniBo University of Bologna – CIV Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti.
UniBo-CIV ready to collaborate with the main producers and operators in the ‘”Pear Sector” in Italy and Europe. The University of Bologna, together with Consorzio

Refreshing Chilean citrus promotions aim to boost consumption in the UK and Japan
With the aim of promoting consumption of Chilean citrus, including its health benefits, the Chilean Citrus Committee of Chile’s Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX), together with

China-bound oranges, a wide-open future
Nine years have passed since the Asian dragon opened its doors to Spanish citrus fruit. In spite of everything, exports to this country continue to






