Yello apple makes its debut at Interpoma

Yello apple makes its debut at Interpoma
The Japanese-bred yellow apple Yello® – being exclusively grown and marketed for Europe in northern Italy – made its debut on November 25 at the Interpoma trade show in Bolzano. […]
Mon 28/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

First air shipment of Peruvian produce to China

First air shipment of Peruvian produce to China
Blueberries, grapes, mangoes, avocados, asparagus and citrus were onboard the first of seven cargo flights from Peru to China scheduled for this year. The inaugural shipment – described by Peru […]
Wed 23/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Taiwan’s apple imports to decline slightly, says USDA

Taiwan’s apple imports to decline slightly, says USDA
Taiwan’s apple imports for the 2016/17 marketing year are forecast to total 160,000 tons, down 5% on last year’s record 169,000 tons, reports the USDA. “A decline in price competitiveness of imported […]
Tue 22/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

2% incorrect = 100% wrong

2% incorrect = 100% wrong
Delivering correct product information presents a number of significant challenges for the fresh produce sector such as high circulation speed, a wide variety of products and the large number of […]
Mon 21/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Mahindra HZPC unveils aeroponics seed potato plant

Mahindra HZPC unveils aeroponics seed potato plant
MHZPC, a 60/40 joint venture of Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited (MASL) and HZPC, has this month inaugurated its state-of-the-art aeroponics facility in Mohali, India. The new facility will produce the […]
Thu 17/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

MEPs push Commission to better protect European banana sector

MEPs push Commission to better protect European banana sector
While Ecuador is negotiating with the European Union a downward revision of the tariff on bananas entering the EU market, the Commission on International Trade of the European Parliament has […]
Thu 17/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Interpoma makes no. 10 special

Interpoma makes no. 10 special
Interpoma 2016 – the international trade show held every two years and entirely dedicated to the apple industry – takes place November 24-26 at the Bolzano exhibition centre. To celebrate […]
Wed 16/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Steady rise in fruit & veg imports in Nordic markets

Steady rise in fruit & veg imports in Nordic markets
Over the last 3 years, volumes have increased by 8% for vegetables and 5% for fruit. Sweden and Norway are the top importers for both the fruit and vegetable categories. […]
Tue 15/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

VI.P focuses on technology and quality service

VI.P focuses on technology and quality service
The Horticultural and Fruit Co-Operatives Association, Val Venosta (VI.P), has noteworthy innovations such as BIOgraphy, a traceability and transparency system by means of which the end customer can consult the […]
Fri 11/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

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