Trade body British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published a new set of data that highlights the ongoing struggles for beleaguered UK topfruit growers. read more

He added: "Outside of Europe, the United Nations negotiations on the Plastics Treaty have also been intense and show that we are unfortunately getting further away from our goals every day. At the same time, companies are endeavouring to incorporate sustainability into their DNA and
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Dole is aiming to move organics to the next level with the launch of a specialist division, Dole Organics, and a new Dole GO Organic! consumer brand. The brands were officially unveiled at Fruit Attraction 2023 in Madrid in October. read more

According to the European Bioplastics report, the global production capacity for bioplastics will increase significantly from around 2.18 million tonnes in 2023 to around 7.43 million tonnes in 2028. read more

Representatives of institutions, sectoral organisations, companies and certification committees are coming together once again to support the fifth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia,the leading professional event for the organic sector at international level, which will be held on
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The project was carried out on behalf of fruit exporter, Verfrut, and is operated by Solarity providing clean energy to Fundo Quilamuta. read more

Biofuels are seen as an alternative to fossil fuels. They are intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector and improve the EU's security of supply. In the period from 2014 to 2020, EU funds totalling around 430 million euros were earmarked for
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Shen Li, Freshippo’s co-founder and head of sustainable development spoke at COP28 China Corner’s Side Event, sharing the company’s approach to climate resilience.   read more

Remarkably, 2023 has witnessed a 15% increase in global banana production. This significant uptick in banana cultivation has caught the attention of experts and farmers alike. Of course, millions of tons of the popular fruit being grown and consumed worldwide every year. The year 2023, however,
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The South African Table Grape Industry association (SATGI) provided highlights from their bi-weekly Joint Grape Marketing Forum, with a total of 6.1 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) that were inspected for export up until week 48, which is 20% less than the previous season year to date - due
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In Sicily it is time for the long-awaited Tarocco, the absolute star of the citrus fruit campaign. Blonde oranges give way to red ones and sentiment is positive, as Di Pasquale Ortofrutta of Delia (Caltanissetta) confirms toIFN; read more

Christmas is just around the corner, but for Calixta it has already begun. Calixta, the brand of mini microwave potatoes and sweet potatoes belonging to Grupo Lázaro, has donated more than 2,000 bags to the Food Bank of Spain, thus contributing to fresh food. read more

According to data provided by COEXPHAL's Market Intelligence department, the eggplant campaign began with higher prices than last season, reaching €1.38/kg in week 32. In week 36, prices began to fall steadily until they reached their minimum level in October, which forced the sector to
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The European import kiwi season has just started following an intermittent supply gap from New Zealand fruit to European fruit. “We have steady supply year over year but our demand is increasing. Consumers cannot get enough of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit so we are working to bring more New
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The FEPEX Governing Committee, made up of the heads of the member associations located in the main fruit and vegetable production areas, which met yesterday in Madrid, reiterated that the legislative changes at national and EU level threaten the competitiveness of the fruit and vegetable sector.
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"When introducing a new variety to the market, you're always hopeful that consumers will love it as much as you do," says Danny Mucci, Managing Partner with Mucci Farms. With about three out of five shoppers purchasing tomatoes, it is a popular item at retail. At the same time, many new tomato
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Alastair Findlay, a previous Chairman and long time grower at Bedfordshire Growers visited USA in early 1990s on a trip hosted by a UK retailer looking specifically at the development of sweet onions, In the states approximately 20% of all onions sold are sweet. With key varieties such as
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A business mission from Ceará has returned from a week-long trip to Peru, which 10 years ago exported US$500 million in fruit and today exports US$10 billion. According to consultant Carlos Matos, who led the business mission, in 2024, the entire Northeast will experience a year of drought. read more

Experts advise against using viral hacks like pouring vodka on windscreens for defrosting, warning of potential damage to the glass and car paint. Instead, they suggest a safer and cost-effective alternative: using a potato. The natural sugars in potatoes act as a frost-resistant barrier,
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According to data shared by the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Government of Andalusia, tomatoes are the leading greenhouse organic vegetable in Andalusia, with 34% of the total production marketed in 2022/23. Vine tomatoes have become the most representative type, with a 48% share of all
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