Italy
The World Apple and Pear Association is forecasting Europe’s 2020 apple production to drop slightly from last season, but pears will see a double-digit increase.
Citing the spread of the coronavirus, organizers of the Italian international fruit and vegetable expo Macfrut have rescheduled the event from May to September.
Macfrut, an international produce trade fair, is scheduled for Sept. 7-9 at Italy’s Rimini Expo Centre.
The Mediterranean hurricane has hit eastern Sicily (Italy), threatens crops, and has already destroyed new plants.
Proceeds from the sale of illegally planted grapes will support an organization that helps women who are victims of violence.
The Government of Italy has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) for consumption into the United States.
As Zespri kiwifruit celebrates a successful consumer campaign, the company is expanding availability of its SunGold variety.
Sun World International LLC says Italian courts ruled in favor of the company in four recent infringement lawsuits against unlicensed growers who unlawfully produced and sold Sun World grape varieties.