This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

For more than 50 years, Catalytic Generators has been focusing on applying ethylene in the safest way possible. Over the years, the company has built a presence in the US, Australia, as well as several European countries. Most recently, approval was received for the use of Catalytic's Ethy-Gen®
read more

The organisation of the I International Green Gastronomy Congress, Vestial, has received this Monday the news of its first recognition. The event, born at the end of last October in Almeria, has resulted

in the

European Green Gastronomy Conference

read more

The winter season puts our skin to the test: the cold, wind and temperature changes directly affect it, sometimes making it dull and dehydrated. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, reveals which are
read more

The Fresh Produce Forum stage at this year’s Fruit Logistica kicked off with a look at the implications for AI on different levels of retail and consumer behaviour, and how they could come together in a completely new environment. read more

UK stonefruit sales have been on a downward trajectory in recent years as Northern and Southern Hemisphere supply issues, together with UK grocery inflation, have conspired to dent purchase volumes. And 2023/24 was no exception. read more

Apeel Sciences has appointed Luiz Beling as its new CEO. With over two decades of agriculture industry experience, his knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships will be invaluable in steering the company into its next phase of growth, Apeel said. read more

Air-dried fruit and vegetable crips manufacturer Nim’s has reported a 20 per cent rise in turnover on the back of achieving ‘zero food waste’. read more

This includes efficient product searches, navigation through the store and personalised product suggestions. According to the company, the aim is to create a new shopping experience in stationary retail and to offer opportunities for individualisation.  read more

South African blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have stated that the rapidly expanding business is still on track for growth. read more

As Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced on 21 February, the planned law on the future orientation of agriculture (PLOA) will take up the goal of agricultural and food sovereignty. In addition, agriculture is to be recognised as a fundamental interest of the nation and
read more

This article was updated on Monday 26 February 2024 to reflect the fact that any phasing out of Fyffes in the UK and Ireland is not yet confirmed. read more

The world’s oldest consumer brand for fruit will soon no longer be visible to the general public after almost a century on the shelves. read more

This article was updated on Monday 26 February 2024 to reflect the fact that any phasing out of Fyffes in the UK and Ireland is not yet confirmed. read more

Helge Sparsoe, the chief executive officer of Fyffes, talks to Chris White about about how he plans to become a disruptor in the banana business with a new consumer brand called Trudi’s. But does the new brand spell the end of the Fyffes name that’s been part of the fresh fruit and vegetable
read more

The Leanri brand held a series of meetings with growers specialising in the cultivation of the premium mandarin to learn first-hand about their experience in managing the variety. read more