Asda is offering free fruit to kids in its in-store cafés, as part of moves to make its meal deals healthier. read more

Green gold: that is the media tag given to avocados thanks to the huge global demand for the fruit and the relatively high margins (in fresh produce terms) that can be made by producers. read more

International Fruit Genetics (IFG) is reporting increased demand from both consumers and growers for its Candy Hearts table grape variety. The company said the red grape, known for its sweet tropical flavour and floral aroma, is quickly becoming one of its most popular varietals. read more

WayBeyond’s bid to transform the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) industry has been boosted by fresh investment from BASF Venture Capital (BVC). read more

The Western Australian government is investing in infrastructure upgrades in the Gascoyne Irrigation Area, to assist fruit and vegetable growers to optimise production and rebuild irrigated agriculture research and development. read more

The fifth-range potato project that the Princesa Amandine Ibérica association presented in the last edition of Fruit Attraction is taking shape. Six months later, this pre-steamed, 30-35 mm caliber potato which can be heated in 2 or 3 minutes, is already available nationwide in different
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The 11th International Blueberry Conference gathered over 500 participants from numerous European countries. There were visitors from Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Croatia, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Georgia and even distant Jordan. Many topics were
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Given the pressures today’s supply chain is under, produce growers and shippers are generally on the lookout for products that will help protect produce. These products need to be sustainable and will hopefully even extend the life of that produce item. All of this was in mind as a new product
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Produced in Castilla-La Mancha, Cebolla de La Mancha (PGI) is based on the characteristics of the Recas type onion, and a quality conferred by the production area and cultivation practices. read more

The initiative will be available from Thursday 16 March and the intention is that it will continue throughout 2023. It is not a price cap, as explained by the company's commercial director, Beatriz Santos, but will adjust "the margins to the maximum".
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The first Royal Gala apples are underway from South America to Cesil Import & Export in the Netherlands. "There are currently hardly any Chilean red Gala apples. So, I'm proud to have scooped these up," says Silvia Piezzi. read more

Making known the excellence protected by the geographical indication mark as the key to pushing consumption. The Syracuse Igpha Lemon Consortium has set its sights on a digital campaign, which will end in March.According to the latest Ismea report, out of the 384 million euro developed
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The Palacio de Congresos de Aguadulce, in Roquetas de Mar, Almeria, is hosting the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour España 2023 until Wednesday, which has managed to bring together nearly 200 participants, agents of the food chain, from production to distribution of fruit and vegetables. read more

Last year, 76,100 t of mushrooms were harvested in Germany. As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports, this was 6% less than in the previous year. Nevertheless, it was the third-largest harvest since the edible mushroom harvest was recorded in 2012, after 2021 and 2020. read more

In recent years, Wucheng County in Dezhou, Shandong Province, has continuously introduced and cultivated new professional growers and developed enterprises to help and benefit growers. This is part of the County's rural revitalization strategy, attracting young talent to the region to open up
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Wholesum, Fair Trade Certified grower and shipper of organic vegetables, introduces new Italian sweet peppers, Dolci Belles. This new offering is part of the company's strategy to focus on organic greenhouse-grown varieties that bring an upgraded, flavorful experience to the consumer.   read more

Table grape and cherry breeder sees increased demand from both consumers and growers for the table grape varietal Candy Hearts™. These red grapes, known and beloved for their sweet tropical flavor and floral aroma, are quickly becoming one of IFG’s most popular varietals. read more

The March mango update is out from Nissa Pierson and Crespo Organic. Pierson reports there's a significant lack of small mangos in orchards in Chiapas and Oaxaca, and that’s causing confusion and panic in the market because pricing remains higher than average. read more

shipzero enables transport and logistics companies to create transparency about their emissions data throughout the supply chain. Now the Hamburg-based data platform is receiving seven-figure growth financing for the further development of the product and internationalisation. Through
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The season’s first asparagus has become available on the Georgian market. Although it takes a few more weeks for the open-field production to start, asparagus produced in the high tunnels are already sold. At the moment, the retail price of asparagus in specialized fruit and vegetable
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