The supply of blueberries is coming in heavily at the moment. “They’re coming out of both Peru and Chile right now,” says Ricky Armata of C&J Brothers. “Last year in February, the market was tight on blueberries. There were supposed to be big ads for February last year, but then they
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On February 8, 2024, specialists from the Kaluga Plant Quarantine Department identified the presence of the South American tomato moth in tomatoes originating from Turkey. read more

The rise of blueberry varieties under the Sekoya® breeding program can rightly be called a success. In 2022, growers in 18 countries planted these varieties on a total area of 2,000 hectares, accounting for the sale of 20,000 tons. But, according to Hans Liekens, Value Chain & Retail
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Kenyan avocado producer-exporter Kakuzi has announced continuing plans to bolster and enhance the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, while calling for sustained national compliance and branding to maintain global competitiveness. read more

Italy’s Val Venosta Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives (VIP) is reporting a positive organic apple campaign after a bumper harvest. Sales are up 25 per cent in the five months to 31 January and the group said the outlook for the coming months is equally favourable. read more

The government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report does not adequately address the significant challenges facing the sector and misses the opportunity to grow our fruit, vegetable, plants and flower industry, says the NFU. read more

Veg Power, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky Media’s multi award-winning Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign is returning to TV screens and primary schools across the UK in mid-February. read more

Based on its expertise in desert technology, the company has developed a novel, GMO-free approach to increase the resilience of seeds to abiotic stress factors caused by extreme climatic challenges.
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In addition to the increased cross-border use of long lorries, the European Parliament's Transport Committee is expected to decide on compensation for additional weights due to battery/rechargeable battery technology. The BGL welcomes this decision, as otherwise considerable
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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. read more

Tomra Food has restructured its business to become more responsive to its customers around the world. read more

Paper-based packaging specialist Smurfit Kappa presented a European first at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, namely the release of its AgroLife treatment for agricultural packaging. read more

Fruit Logistica remains the heartbeat of the fruit and veg business: more than 66,000 visitors, alongside a further 24,000-plus exhibitor staff and 450 media representatives, took part in the show, while 2,770 exhibitors presented their innovations. read more

The Real ChampiON has become the first fresh mushroom brand to obtain the prestigious Flavour of the Year award. The quality seal is based on the results of consumer tasting panels and is endorsed by the specialised external laboratory ALS Global- 5senses. read more

Ecuador will soon be able to export bananas and non-traditional fruits like blueberries and dragon fruit to China under a zero tariff after its National Assembly voted to ratify the country’s free trade agreement with the Asian giant on 7 February. read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants reached a record of €2.3bn in 2023, an increase of 11.4 per cent compared to 2022, according to Portugal Fresh. read more

Around eight years ago, no-one really knew Washington 38. That was our new apple’s scientific name. We had to find a brand name for it. read more

UK onion grower and breeder Bedfordshire Growers has developed a new variety of sweet red onion that it believes will open up a popular new segment of the onion category. read more

Aldi has reached a significant milestone in its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good to Go. read more

Aldi is planning to invest more than £550m in expanding and further improving its store and distribution network during 2024. read more