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FeaturesIrrigation costs ’making UK potato growers question the future’
Fred Searle speaks to Greens of Soham MD William Shakeshaft to hear about the main challenges and opportunities for the Cambridgeshire-based potato producer, from water security to sustainable technologies
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FeaturesItalian kiwifruit business enters its ‘golden age’
Jingold boss says producers have steadily converted from green to yellow-fleshed varieties, positioning country as Northern Hemisphere’s dominant golden kiwifruit producer with around 100,000 tonnes per year
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FeaturesPositive outlook for California navel season
Ideal weather conditions produce high-quality, large-sized fruit with CDFA forecasting increased volumes compared to last season
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FeaturesIfco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons
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FeaturesTiffani brings Hollywood stardust to bagged salads
American TV star Tiffani Thiessen talks healthy eating, life on the road and her new collaboration with Fresh Express
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FeaturesTunisia finds advantage in date heritage
Dates are helping to meet rising demand for healthy sweet foods, and Tunisia’s Deglet Nour variety, sold with the branch attached, offers an extra visual appeal
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FeaturesAgrintesa sees growth ahead for Italy’s ‘autumn gold’
Demand for Italian persimmons is rising among younger Italian consumers and in European export markets, according to producer group Agrintesa and marketing cooperative Alegra
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FeaturesHazera ramps up retailer engagement
Resistance and flavour or affordability and convenience? Tomato breeding company Hazera Seeds is engaging earlier with retailers to increase its consumer focus
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FeaturesProminent at 30: tomato innovation for a sustainable future
Dutch cooperative Growers United is this year celebrating three decades of Prominent, its tomato brand that has embraced innovation, sustainability and changing consumer demands
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FeaturesGreece prepares for tough kiwifruit campaign
Grower expectations for higher prices are putting pressure on Greek kiwifruit exporters ahead of the new season, as Greek volumes continue to grow as the European market slows
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FeaturesTTA-ISO aims for faster returns in tomato harvesting
TTA-ISO, the result of this year’s merger between Dutch firms ISO Horti and TTA, is seeing growing demand for its automation solutions, including for tomato plant grafting and robotic harvesting
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FeaturesNaturitalia stands up for premium values
The Italian company unveiled a new corporate identity in Madrid as it aims to build on the recent success of various high-value product lines
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FeaturesAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Supply chain supports China’s fresh produce growth
A panel representing all points of the supply chain discussed how China’s fruit and vegetable distribution landscape has evolved at Asiafruit Congress
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FeaturesAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia’s berry boom shows no signs of slowing
Rapid growth in Chinese consumption, Asia’s in-market production and a move beyond blueberries were some of the key themes from Asiafruit Congress berry panel
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FeaturesNorth Macedonian cabbage finds seasonal niche
North Macedonia has seen its share of the European cabbage market increase through early harvests and competitive production
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FeaturesExceptional quality cheers Belgian topfruit growers
After last season’s wet conditions, Belgium’s organic apple and pear producers welcomed this summer’s unusually sunny weather, which is partly responsible for the “incredible quality” of the new harvest
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FeaturesFawakih eyes Asia potential for Kenyan avocados
Challenges remain, but Kenyan avocados must be ready for big opportunities in Asia, according to Fawakih Import and Export
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FeaturesBlue Whale targets new consumers in Asia with premium push
French exporter Blue Whale believes it can take advantage of the big opportunities for premium apples in Asia thanks to its local presence and tailored approach
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FeaturesTaking on the water crisis in Iran
Decades of mismanagement have contributed to the current water crisis in Iran, but Alireza Emami, CEO of Zarrin Group, sees a new, sustainable path forward
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FeaturesAgAR robotic platform advances on European orchards
Coming’s agro-bot will be on display at German exhibition Agritechnica, as the Serbian firm shows off its autonomous alternative for carrying out traditional operations in orchards and vineyards