Cherry cultivation is one of the most complex and delicate crops. Like other fruits such as kiwi, peach or plum, it can suffer important negative effects from excessive rainfall, increasingly common in the season of fruit ripening (starting from the second decade of May). Leading international player in the technical textile sector for agriculture, Arrigoni proposes new solutions that improve cultivation practices. »

The third edition of Interpoma China, to be held in Shanghai on 15th-17th April 2019, is fast approaching and the program has now been finalized for the traditional International Congress “The Apple in the World”, a successful format that Fiera Bolzano has decided to export to China. Coordinated by expert Kurt Werth, the 2019 edition of “China and the Apple in the World” will provide an overview of production, distribution and marketing in the apple sector. »

The 2nd Annual Investment Forum & Exhibition “Orchards of Russia 2019” (22-23 May 2019, Moscow) is a high-end international platform for attracting investment to Russian commercial horticulture, discussing industry development strategy, sharing best practices among key market players, and securing new win-win contracts. Gold sponsor: Fitomag, Silver sponsor: Sumiagro, Bronze sponsors: Advice&Consulting SRL, Agropak, Plattenhardt + Wirth, Sponsor of Session: Stoller »

When insecticides for combatting thrips no longer worked, plant cultivation and propagation company Damsigt considered discontinuing their most successful variety - Calathea zebrina. Fortunately, the combination of predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii with Nutrimite™ feed brought results. “Thrips is now well under control,” says Damsigt manager, Rob Matheusen; “saving both money and work.” »

Organised by the Occitania / Pyrenees-Mediterranean Region and the AD'OCC regional economic development agency, medFEL will be held from 24 to 26 April 2019 at the Perpignan Exhibition Centre. The international business event for the fruit and vegetable sector will focus this year on super fruits: persimmon, pomegranates, kiwis and blueberries. »

On the occasion of the meeting “Macfrut 2019: Africa sotto i riflettori” (Africa in the spotlight), the Lab Innova – Sub-Saharan Africa international training programme was presented, which is promoted by the Italian Trade Agency, in cooperation with Macfrut – the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector to be held in Rimini from 8 to 10 May 2019 – AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation) and other local partners. »

Fruit Attraction 2019 has already opened the applications process to participate in its 11th edition , which will be held from 22 to 24 October. The event will bring together 1,800 companies and 90,000 professionals, making Fruit Attraction the most effective international hub at a watershed moment for the supply and professional demand of fresh produce. »

China’s Leading Trade Show for the Fresh Produce Business. CHINA FRUIT LOGISTICA ticket shop open. Visitors can now register online for China’s leading fresh produce trade fair, which brings together the best in the business in Shanghai on 29-31 May. Visitors who buy their tickets online can make a 40 per cent saving on their entry fee compared with registering onsite. »

At Fruit Logistica Berlin: interest from international companies in new varieties and selections from CIV. Success in the meeting with international Modì® apple License holders. From Fruit Logistica in Berlin to the 2019 Global Berry Congress (www.berrycongress.com), to be held in Rotterdam 25 - 27 March. »