Italy leads the way in microcosm cultivation

Italy’s national agency for technological innovation (ENEA) has devised a way to set up a hi-tech micro-plot in your house. This represents the first microcosm for indoor and extreme-environment cultivation […]
Thu 17/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Interpoma 2018 heralds the first year of the Technology Award

Interpoma 2018 heralds the first year of the Technology Award
The best innovations in technology and equipment for apple-growing and post-harvest processing can compete for a “prize package” worth 5,000 euros Technology will be the true protagonist at Interpoma 2018, […]
Thu 26/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Sicily inundated with imported products sold as local

Sicily inundated with imported products sold as local
Imports of fresh produce are being passed off as PGI products grown in Sicily. This is the assertion of the island’s Regional Councilor for Agriculture, Edy Bandiera. Containers of unlabeled […]
Wed 04/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Frost damage to stone fruits in Italy’s Basilicata

Frost damage to stone fruits in Italy’s Basilicata
Stone fruit in Italy’s Basilicata region were hit by late February frosts. In Metaponto, while strawberry flowers grown under tunnels did not suffer severe damage, many stone fruit flowers had […]
Tue 13/03/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Macfrut, an opportunity for foreign buyers

Macfrut, an opportunity for foreign buyers
From 9 to 11 May 2018 in Rimini, top buyers will be able to meet fruit and vegetable industry players, creating a personalised agenda with help from the organisers of […]
Tue 27/02/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Italy’s citrus crop set to fall by up to 10%

Italy’s citrus crop set to fall by up to 10%
This year’s citrus production in Italy has been hit by adverse weather conditions and phytosanitary problems, which have also resulted in smaller sizes. The warm winter during flowering damaged the […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Global supply chain at Cesena Fiera on 16-18 October 2018

Global supply chain at Cesena Fiera on 16-18 October 2018
The cooperation between Christian Befve and Cesena Fiera has resulted in the launch of the International Asparagus Days. It is a new international event dedicated to the asparagus supply chain […]
Wed 20/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Italy-China fruit trade set to expand

Italy-China fruit trade set to expand
Trade between Italy and China was on the agenda in Shanghai last Wednesday 22nd November during Mac Fruit Attraction China, a new trade show for international fruit and vegetable exhibitors. The […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

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