The Leanri is a mandarin variety for professionals
2024-02-28 00:00
Last month, the Leanri brand held a number of meetings with producers specialized in the cultivation of its mandarin, with the goal of learning firsthand about their experience in managing the variety.
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Aldi grinds consensus in Piedmont
2024-02-28 00:00
ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a leading multinational in the large-scale retail trade, is opening a new shop in Turin on Thursday 29 February, at 96 Via Borgaro in the Borgo Vittoria district, a few steps from the tram stop on line 9 and the
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Reybanpac leads sustainability panel for Ecuadorean companies
2024-02-27 21:00
Five major Ecuadorean companies took part in this year’s “Sustainability at the Core of Business” panel organised by Reybanpac. During the event, which took place on 22 February, Veolia Ecuador, Unilever Ecuador, DP World Ecuador, Grupo Difare and Reybanpac reaffirmed their commitment to
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Industry calls on MEPs to rethink Europe’s packaging proposal
2024-02-27 18:00
Representatives from the fresh produce and packaging industries have called on Members of the European Parliament to reconsider new proposed EU regulations on packaging and packaging waste, rules they say are unfair, unaffordable, counterproductive, and based on weak legislative foundations.
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Fruit Logistica: A deep dive into future fresh produce trade flows
2024-02-27 18:00
Leading shipping expert Thomas Eskesen was on hand in Berlin to offer a global view of where the world is heading when it came to seafreight and the cold chain.
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Leading shipping expert Thomas Eskesen was on hand in Berlin to offer a global view of where the world is heading when it came to seafreight and the cold chain.
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Red Tractor scoops certificate in farm data governance
2024-02-27 18:00
Red Tractor is now recognised as a leader in farm data governance by Farm Data Principles Ltd (FDP) (previously the British Farm Data Council).
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High Colour pineapples a draw for consumers, says Jalaram Fruit
2024-02-27 17:00
Family-owned Jalaram Fruit is seeing strong demand for its High Colour pineapples. The premium pineapple is harvested later, allowing it to ripen for longer and giving it its distinctly sweet flavour and yellow colour.
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West Bank dates overcome extra challenges to export
2024-02-27 15:00
The ability of date producers and exporters in the West Bank to sort and ship their produce during the most important part of the season reached a new level of difficulty in October 2023.
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NFU calls for Treasury support ahead of Spring Budget
2024-02-27 13:00
The NFU has called on the Chancellor to provide support that increases the ability of farm businesses to deal with volatility and build stability.
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Copa Cogeca: Who will support farmers in the final vote on the Nature Restoration Act?
2024-02-27 13:00
The compromise proposal that emerged from the trilogues ignored Parliament's original position and placed many unrealistic and unbudgeted provisions at the centre of the regulation, it added. No MEP voting on this text will say
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Fruit and vegetables in the Netherlands are particularly contaminated with PFAS plant protection products
2024-02-27 13:00
The study is based on data from national monitoring programmes for pesticide residues in food in the EU Member States. The results show an increasing exposure of European consumers to everyday food. The report includes the following
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Vegetable harvest under glass in Thuringia down on the previous year
2024-02-27 12:00
The area under cultivation in Thuringian greenhouses decreased slightly by 0.3 ha or 1 % compared to the previous year and totalled 32 ha in 2023.
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On the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009, the BVL has granted an emergency authorisation for the plant protection product.
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Agroscope tests UV-C robots against powdery mildew in strawberries
2024-02-27 12:00
UV-C emitting robots have recently become available on the market for the control of powdery mildew. Agroscope is testing a model from the Dutch company Octiva in strawberry crops as part of a project of the Fruit and Berry Competence Network (a partnership between Agroscope and the
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Port of Hamburg maintains its position under challenging conditions
2024-02-27 11:00
Container throughput recorded a year-on-year decline in 2023, although there was a slight recovery in the second half of the year. Bulk cargo throughput remained almost stable during the period under review, securing supplies for the economy. A positive development
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Port International strengthens Spanish citrus partnership
2024-02-27 11:00
Global fruit importer Port International has announced that Agrícola Valenciana is now its exclusive partner on Spanish citrus.
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Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost two years, and supermarkets are offering further relief to shoppers with a series of price-cutting and promotional measures.
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Fruitnet Grape Congress comes to Bari
2024-02-27 10:00
The development of tastier varieties and growing demand for healthier snacking options show there is huge potential in the table grape market. Consumers are leaving traditional varieties behind in favour of newer, more innovative alternatives. And having the right varietal mix is essential to
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German Fruit Award: Are you the YOUNGSTAR of the O+G department?
2024-02-27 09:00
The German Fruit Prize has been one of the most important industry awards for more than 27 years. This year, we want to do more to promote young talent: We are looking for the YOUNGSTAR for the first time.
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