According to Dr Elaine McGoff, Ireland ‘is playing a risky game’ when it comes to the country’s food security. The Taisce’s natural environmental officer made the comment following a stark warning from global food experts about how agri-food giants are hampering efforts to tackle growing
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The Council of Ministers approved the Competition Bill; read more

UK experts have urged the nation’s growers to focus on preserving water now, anticipating future dry spells. At the most recent meeting of the National Drought Group (NDG), experts highlighted the importance of not relying on the weather alone to have enough water for irrigation. read more

The avocado season in Morocco came to an end in April and was marked by good volumes exceeding 40,000 tons, and good quality of the produce allowing 90% of the harvests to be exported. read more

"Care for the environment and respect for people are among the main growth factors of a company". This is stressed by Spreafico Francesco e F.lli spa, an industry leader in the production and marketing of first and fourth range fruit, which has published its
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New Zealand’s citrus season is under way. read more

It will no longer be compulsory to use the bio shoppers (i.e. biodegradable bags) offered by supermarkets when shopping. read more

Garden soil plays a very important role. It allows plants to develop an extensive root system through which they take up the minerals they need to grow properly. The soil naturally stores water and balances the level of the
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There is a huge debate going on right now with regard to packaging, both about the materials used and about disposal and/or recycling. We talked about it with Mauro Salini, president of the Italian association ProFood, which unites 14 manufacturers of plastic packaging (including for the AGF
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Xenia®, the new pear club variety of the German Fruit Variety Consortium (DOSK), is saying goodbye to the German market after a successful season. Just in time for the pear blossom and Pear Day on April 23, the coveted Xenia® brand pear has already been sold out by all participating sales
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"In the past years, the association has proven that it can react quickly and comprehensively to current developments. The high degree of self-sufficiency of the potato in Germany is an asset worth protecting. Our dialogues with politicians at all levels show that we are taking the concerns of
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According to Minister of State at Defra Lord Benyon, new requirements will allow Scottish seed potatoes back into the Northern Irish market from autumn this year. Following the Windsor Framework, previously banned seed potatoes will be able to move from GB to NI as they do in the rest of the UK.
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"If one can no longer grow from a challenge, but threatens to fail because of it, it becomes a problem. Problems need solutions," stressed Werner Salzmann, President of the VSGP, at the delegates' meeting. He was referring, for example, to the ever-growing
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Active in horticultural breeding since its foundation in 1924, Rijk Zwaansta is launching a new small fruit programme with the aim of adding strawberry, blackberry and raspberry to its product portfolio. Construction work on a dedicated greenhouse in the plant
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For a year now, Top Fruits has been producing its own melons through its Spanish subsidiary Calistafrut, which are sold under the brand Le Précieux. read more

Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer says the fresh produce industry offers a tightly knit global network that fosters both competition and support among farmers worldwide. While it is often heard that much of the business has traditionally been done on trust and a handshake, growers are starting to
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Clear certifications covering the entire production cycle. Agricola Lusia works tirelessly to offer an increasingly complete and high-performance service to its large-scale distribution customers, as the main partner for 'citrus fruit specialists'. To date, four Maria certifications
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Atlántica Agrícola, a Grupo Atlántica company, launches Archer®, a new line of Diana Solutions designed to adapt to the specific requirements of high intensity production in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Prices for white cabbage in Ukraine are growing rapidly, EastFruit project analysts inform. There are fewer offers on the market, while the demand for white cabbage is quite high. Consequently, farmers that still have sufficient volumes of white cabbage in their storage facilities, began to
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Public interest and appreciation for infusions is growing in Italy. Although traditionally less popular than consumption habits, especially in northern European countries, infusion drinks are gaining increasing attention for their healthy effects and
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