Tozer Seeds gathered prominent figures from Spain's celery industry at this week's Fruit Attraction to form a specialized working group aimed at increasing consumption in the local market and enhancing the vegetable's visibility. read more

A major new report has concluded that plant-rich diets, consisting of fruits and vegetables, should be at the forefront of a shift in mindset that could prevent approximately 15 million premature deaths annually. read more

The Migo pear brand offers consumers a unique combination of the crunch of an apple and the taste of a pear. This is just one of the many distinctive characteristics that variety owner EFC will be promoting to raise awareness of the product across Europe this autumn and beyond. read more

The multinational fruit supplier Chiquita has agreed to assist in setting up an organic banana production trial in Sicily, which could lead to the sale of Italian bananas as soon as next year. read more

The Italian consortium Vog Home of Apples has reached the final phase of its 80th anniversary celebrations by introducing a new line of Marlene-branded processed products. Additionally, they have reaffirmed their dedication to creating apple varieties and brands that align with current market trends. read more

Fyffes was praised for its continuous efforts towards environmental sustainability at the FPC Fresh Awards gala ceremony, which took place in London recently. read more

Belgian organic apple and pear growers are excited about the exceptional quality of the current crop this season, which includes both great taste and appearance. BelOrta producer Bert Toetenel, who specializes in organic top fruit, is growing nearly all varieties in the cooperative's organic range. read more

Szwedzka firma nowatorska Saveggy wprowadziła na rynek powłokę roślinną do świeżych produktów spożywczych bez dodatków, wykonaną zaledwie z dwóch składników: oleju rzepakowego i oleju owsianego.

The Swedish start-up Saveggy has launched an additive-free plant-based coating for fresh produce made from only two ingredients, rapeseed oil and oat oil. read more

The organizers of the fresh produce trade fair Fruit Attraction, which took place this week in Madrid, have announced another record participation for the three-day exhibition. read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) recently convened the global blueberry industry for three days of sharing knowledge, networking, and collaboration at the IBO Summit 2025. read more

Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta, one of the largest suppliers of red and yellow dragon fruit, is now preparing to ship its first consignment of premium golden dragon fruit from Ecuador. read more

"When it comes to broccoli, one is typically limited to moderate regions with moderate growth conditions and cooler nights," explains Phillip Griffiths, Associate Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). read more

Semillas Fitó has been awarded the Retina ECO 2025 Award in the Sustainable Ecosystem category for its innovative project that measures the environmental impact of vegetable varieties. The award was presented by Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain at a gala held at the Real Teatro de Retiro in Madrid. read more

The foodservice supplier Fresh Direct has won the Motor Transport Livery of the Year Award for their new van liveries featuring vegetable-based slogans. These designs were created to highlight the wide range of products, national distribution, and dependable delivery service provided by the company. read more

Fedemco, the Spanish Federation of Wooden Packaging and its Components, has created a new tool to enhance traceability and assist companies in adhering to the latest EU packaging regulations. read more

Brassica and vegetable supplier AH Worth has appointed Matt Walton as the new managing director of its Fosdyke site and vegetable farms. He will be responsible for production in the UK, Spain, and Italy. read more

The New South Wales government has confirmed that blueberries from Northern New South Wales are safe to eat, as there is no evidence suggesting otherwise. This confirmation came after a review conducted by the New South Wales Food Authority and the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA). read more

South Australia has been declared free of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), allowing affected growers to resume full trade across the entire eastern seaboard. read more

That's great! The International Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Zadar has finished a research project on a Roman-era shipwreck in Barbir Bay near Sukošan, Croatia. During the course of four years, they excavated and documented a 12.5-meter long vessel using daily photography, which was then used to create three-dimensional models. read more

For the tenth consecutive year, Ukrainian and Polish farmers gathered in the Lutsk district of the Volyn region for an annual Field Day dedicated to potato production. This season, 79 varieties of seed potatoes, both Ukrainian and European, were presented, grown on 30 hectares. "We focus on" read more