During a recent seminar organized by the Southern Africa chapter of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), Don Mac Farlane from Woolworths Foods spoke to members about the crucial role that packaging plays in ensuring food safety. "Packaging serves as the first line of defense against contamination," he stated. read more

The Royal van Zanten site in Rijsenhout (the Netherlands) achieved MPS GAP and MPS SQ certifications in May 2024, complementing its existing MPS-A status. The laboratory in South Africa is now MPS-C certified, having successfully completed a pilot program under the supervision of MPS with support. read more

Trzy dekady to długi czas w każdej branży, ale niewielu mogło przewidzieć skalę transformacji sektora jagód w Wielkiej Brytanii w tym okresie. Jednym z przedsiębiorstw, które unosiły się na fali wzrostu konsumpcji, renesansu odmian i obecnie ściskanych marż, jest Angus Soft Fruits. A szkockie jagody. read more

The Vanguard Group International has announced that it is expanding its presence in Peru's table grape market with the acquisition of 478 hectares of land. read more

This is even more important as from May 2025, some companies will no longer be covered by the existing protection. This is being demanded by the Federal Association of the German Food Industry, the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruits and Vegetables, the German Farmers' Association, the German Raiffeisen Association, and read more

Asda has named Matt Heslop, the chief operating officer of Lidl, to its executive leadership team. read more

The participants mainly came from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, the atmosphere was like a folk festival, with German techno hits in the morning and a merchandise stand of the Dutch "Farmers Defense Force" (FDF), which was the organizer of the demonstration. read more

Berry giant Hortifrut has announced the appointment of Héctor Enrique Luján Valladolid as its new CEO. Luján will assume the position on 1 July 2024 and will initially be located in the US. He will be taking over from Juan Ignacio Allende, who will transition to the role of director at Hortifrut's US partner, Naturipe, and will also be involved in other activities. read more

Three varieties from UK BerryWorld's exclusive varietal development portfolio received awards at this year's International Taste Institute competition in Belgium. read more

Italian melon suppliers have reported a significant increase in average retail prices in their domestic market over the past few years. read more

Tesco and the top avocado supplier Westfalia Fruit are reducing plastic waste by implementing laser etchings and eliminating plastic stickers on extra-large avocados. read more

The national cultivation areas for carrots for the fresh market for the 2023-2024 season are estimated at 9,998 hectares, representing a slight increase (+1%) compared to the previous season. In the southwest of the country, specifically in the Aquitaine region, 43% of French carrots are grown. read more

The new seal is an attempt to differentiate the Colombian avocado supply from that of other origin countries and to highlight its high quality and important contribution to the country's economic, ecological, and social well-being. read more

The program supports Naturland farmers who implement additional measures for biodiversity. Already, over 100 farmers have signed up. read more

Fire blight is a highly contagious plant disease caused by bacteria. It can cause significant economic damage in orchards, nurseries, and high-stem fruit gardens. Due to the difficulty in controlling the bacterial disease, the best way to contain its spread is by. read more

Koppert has launched its new sustainability strategy, 'Future Forward - a path for a sustainable tomorrow'. read more

From making the right selection when shopping, to optimal storage at home, all the way to preparation - the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. From the leaf to the root, every part of the carrot can be used in cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

From choosing the right product while shopping to storing it at home properly and finally preparing it, the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. Everything from the leaves to the root can be used for cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

An intention declaration was signed by Mark Piper, CEO of Plant & Food Research, and Peter Wren-Hilton of Wharf42 on behalf of Platform10. read more

"It was one of the most challenging seasons we have ever had," said Jacques du Preez from Hortgro. "It was mostly factors beyond our control that caused the greatest frustration. The sad part is that the market conditions were excellent, but the" read more