In a recent review article published in the journal Antioxidants, scientists in the United States and South Korea discuss the benefits of topical and dietary blueberry supplementation in preventing environmental stressor-mediated skin damage and preserving skin health. read more

A recent study by the GVM Gesellschaft für Verpackungsmarktforschung and the ifeu-Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg gGmbH on behalf of eight industry associations shows that the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the German packaging volume will increase by 94 % by 2045.
read more

In a recent event in Brussels, FAO presented the key findings of the report ‘The Status of Women in Agriculture.’ The report highlighted the significant contributions of women within the global food supply chain, shedding light on the vital roles that women play in ensuring food security
read more

On June 12, the producer association Pfälzer Grumbeere invited connoisseurs, media representatives as well as politicians to see the harvest for themselves at the season start of the Palatinate early potato harvest. Those who wanted to were also allowed to fill a few sacks with potatoes
read more

In Brazil, avocado production grew by more than 50% between 2016 and 2021. Avocado is one of the fruits that has stood out the most in the Brazilian agricultural sector in recent years. According to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), fruit production in the
read more

The European Parliament adopted by a large majority (447 votes in favour, 142 against and 31 abstentions) the report presented by Marlene Mortler (EPP, DE) on "Food security and the long-term resilience of European agriculture". In
read more

Back in 2021, Fyffes began the transformation of its Honduran and Guatemalan melon businesses with the goal to become GlobalG.A.P. certified. New management was appointed, including the General Manager of Melon Operations Genivaldo Pereira. Under new leadership, a Transformation and culture
read more

Having started the year with weather problems that proved disastrous for Turkish apricots, producer-exporter Alanar is grateful that its cherries appear to be untouched by inclement conditions, at least for now. read more

Exhibitor registrations for Fruit Logistica 2024 are now open, and will close on 31 July 2023. read more

For the first time this year, New Zealand’s Food Price Index (FPI) has showed a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the country’s growers recover from a tough spell of weather-related challenges. read more

Ireland-based fruit importer Fyffes has attained GlobalGAP certification for its Honduran melon farm Suragroh, something which it says builds on a two-year transformation of the operation by local management. read more

Ireland-based fruit importer Fyffes has attained GlobalGAP certification for its Honduran melon farm Suragroh, something which it says builds on a two-year transformation of the operation by local management. read more

Fruitnet has announced the first speakers for its inaugural Global Tropicals Congress, which takes place in The Hague on 14 September. The one-day event brings together key players from across the industry to explore the latest market opportunities in the tropical fruit category. read more

It has been smooth sailing for South African citrus in Europe so far this year, but this is not expected to continue when the big orange shipments start in July. read more

After three years of heightened trading conditions and untold pressures on the supply chain caused by the global pandemic, business group Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Report released yesterday (13 June) shows that recovery is starting to be seen across the sector.  read more

Over 250 farmers welcomed the public onto their farms for this year’s LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS) to shine a spotlight on the British farming industry and all it delivers. read more

A prolonged cold snap across large parts of Chile’s fruit producing area is believed to have affected evergreen crops such as citrus and avocados. read more

Greenyard has today (14 June) published its annual report for 2022/23, highlighting growth in like-for-like sales and adjusted EBITDA. read more

Assuming normal growing conditions for open-field and shade house cultivation, as well continued greenhouse technology use, Mexico’s 2023 fresh tomato crop is estimated at 3.87m tons, a marginal increase over the official 2022 production estimate of 3.8m tons, according to USDA data. Despite
read more

T&G Global has launched Joli, a new global premium apple variety, which joins the company’s established portfolio of Envy and Jazz apple brands. read more