FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

In the spotlight: The Rijk Zwaan lettuce seeds for organic production
The demand for organically grown lettuce is still rising. Rijk Zwaan offers growers a wide range of organic seeds, whether their focus is on taste,

Made in Italy wild berries: opportunities for producers and consumers
In Italy, we call them small fruits or berries and the category includes fruits characterized by their small size and red or purple color that

New CIV strawberry varieties showcased at 9th International Strawberry Symposium ISS 2021
The breeders Mr Leis and Mr Diamanti said: “A useful comparison at global level. Our thanks go to the organisers: the Italian Council for Agricultural

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA reschedules to September 2022
Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show cannot take place in September this year because international business travel remains severely limited. The severe limitation of international

What is the best oil for frying potatoes?
Frying is a widely used cooking method in households across Spain. For many, it is an essential part of daily cooking, as it allows for the preparation of delicious foods with minimal effort

Freshfel Europe calls on EU &Japanese authorities to build fresh produce trade on the outcome of the new EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
The European Commission hosted an online seminar on the 19–20 April between the EU and Japan to facilitate discussions on how to boost trade for

Freshfel Europe Annual Event 2021 registrations open to all fresh produce sector to celebrate the Association’s 20th anniversary & IYFV 2021
Today Freshfel Europe is opening registrations to its 2021 Annual Event taking place online on 4 June 2021. To celebrate Freshfel Europe’s 20th anniversary as

medFEL gives the floor to producers
In several regions of France, as well as in the north of Italy and Spain, the plantations are affected by the recent cold spell, with

The 4th Guangzhou Int’l Smart Retail Expo (SRE 2021)
According to a report by Askci Corporation, currently, the market size of global smart retail has exceeded USD$10 billion and is estimated to grow to

Interko Pioneers Containerised Ripening Room
Interko – the designer, manufacturer and installer of the world’s most advanced fresh fruit ripening rooms – is proud to unveil its pioneering Containerised Ripening Room following five

FRUIT LOGISTICA presents European Statistics Handbook 2021
Fourth edition of European Statistics Handbook highlights the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the fruit and vegetable market, changed consumer behavior, effects on trade

First shipment of record Zespri TM Kiwifruit crop is due to arrive in Europe
The first shipment of what is expected to be a record season of New Zealand-grown Zespri TM Kiwifruit is on route to Europe. The fruit






