New research suggests that eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains could be as good for your heart as walking 4,000 extra steps a day. The study was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. It aimed to explore the impact that consuming these foods had on
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The German Horticultural Association (Zentralverband Gartenbau, ZVG) is relieved that the EU Commission has dropped the infringement proceedings against Germany for non-compliance with the EU Nitrate Directive. However, the previous points of criticism of the Fertiliser Ordinance remain. read more

According to information from the "Pfälzer Grumbeere" growers' association, a handful of growers are already harvesting the special spring delicacy in the southwest. If the weather continues to be good, more producers will start harvesting their "Pfälzer Frühkartoffeln" in the next few days. read more

The space has a staff of more than 130 people and a total working area of more than 14,000 m² for four refrigerated areas at different temperatures and more than 30 loading/unloading docks where palletised goods are received daily from the suppliers of
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The future European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) have generated deep unease in the agricultural sector about the ban on packaging for fruit and vegetables. At the European level, there are already precedents for national regulations that
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With new UK border controls due in October, how can British supermarkets plan for fruit and vegetable shortages? read more

“This year, it felt like we moved from winter into summer without any spring at all – during and since blossom we experienced unseasonably warm weather,” says Richard Isaacs with Global Fruit in British Columbia. “Things are moving quickly now.” read more

Hong Kong's airline, Cathay Pacific's veteran air-cargo manager Shuichi Ueba is now in his 35th year for the company and has seen it all. As the Regional Head of Cargo for Japan and Korea he is in charge of sending fresh produce to Japan and South Korea and the rest of the region. read more

A massive harvesting of blueberries will begin in Georgia in a week. In the last two seasons due to relatively cold weather and rains in producing regions, the beginning of the harvesting season moved to June. However, the early harvest is already sold on the local market. Growers avoid making a
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Fruit Today magazine talks to Enrique Soler, president of the Spanish Federation of Packaging and its Components (FEDEMCO) about the challenges of his term of office. In the last year Fedemco has made important changes in both its organisation and its objectives. Can you elaborate on this? read more

The agreement, published today in the Official State Gazette, aims to promote the production and quality of Spanish fruit, vegetables, flowers and live plants in international markets, through assistance in the development of promotional activities at fairs in 2023 and 2024. read more

Xeneta’s Shipping Index (XSI) has been falling for the past nine months as shippers renegotiated lower contract rates on the back of sharply falling spot rates. However, the 27.5% drop for May marks a collapse. Patrik Berglund, CEO of Xeneta, stated: “If industry observers were left
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There are major issues with the world’s leading hazelnut producer Turkey. Many EU buyers are now preferring other alternatives, which include Georgia. Competition is getting fiercer in the global market of hazelnuts – the number of large-scale suppliers is increasing. Turkish producers think
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A strikingly large number of Belgians are cutting back on fresh food purchases. Since the rise in inflation, a quarter of Belgians say they are putting less fresh fruit and vegetables in their shopping trolley for budgetary reasons. More than half of consumers
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To get a complete picture of what drives consumers and also take their unconscious choices into account, Prominent has established a partnership with Unravel Research; a professional party focusing on neuromarketing. On May 16th, co-founder Tim Zuidgeest presented several fascinating insights at
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The Walnut and Almond Growers Association of Georgia interviewed 180 farmers who harvested about 1,300 tons of almonds and 2,000 tons of walnuts (Chandler) from commercial orchards in 2022/23. read more

The last month of the Dutch asparagus season is here again. "We're not dissatisfied. Price-wise, it was definitely a good season, with no lows," says Will Teeuwen of Teboza. "However, this season's erratic weather made planning particularly difficult." read more

As the cauliflower harvest arrives in Poland, the Polish white cabbage season is also running. According to Kornelia Lewikowska, purchasing manager for Polish vegetable exporter Green Best, the volumes will cover all of their orders this year: “Our white cabbage season is officially in full
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Climate change is having a significant impact on global rainfall patterns. As the planet warms, the atmosphere can store more moisture, leading to more intense and frequent rainfall in some regions. At the same time, in other regions, the risk of
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The aim of these awards, in the category of best marketing campaign for the promotion of organic products, is to recognise and reward the importance of both companies dedicated to the retail sector and organisations that promote organic consumption in Spain and abroad.
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