From 14 to 16 March, 300 scientists from all over the world will discuss the current state of research on methods to detect genetic modifications in food, feed and seed. The reliable detection of genetically modified
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Mercadona's long awaited press conference took place this Tuesday 14th March, led by its president Juan Roig, who analysed all the supermarket's open fronts: being considered a ruthless capitalist, price rises, development in Portugal, online platform… read more

Emirati tomato growers are preparing for the beginning of the summer, when they can produce tomatoes in difficult conditions, and temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees, thanks to air-conditioned greenhouses. read more

Within a few months, another 10 hectares of greenhouses in hydroponic cultivation at Fri-El Green House in Ostellato (Ferrara) will come into production. This means that the total production will rise to 30 hectares, most of which will be dedicated to tomatoes. This is what Florian Gostner,
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Madama Oliva's Frutto line packaging becomes recycled plastic with Iscc Plus certified raw material. This is the company's leap forward towards a more sustainable approach to the production and distribution of its products. This is a major investment
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The table grape season is in its final days on Lac du Soleil in the Berg River, one of In2fruit’s table grape farms where the last Adora and Scarlotta grapes are being picked – and then packed right there in the vineyards, which is not usual practice in South Africa. read more

The Moroccan Nadorcott, a mandarin variety grown exclusively in Morocco, has recently been granted a new quality label: “Nadorine, Naturally Low Seed”. Launched in 2022 by the Association of Nadorcott Producers in Morocco (APNM), the new label replaces the previous one, Morocco Nadorcott
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Southern Africa’s citrus industry has issued its first export forecast of the year, with only a few varieties expected to show moderate increases compared to last year’s export volumes. read more

The South African table grape industry (SATI) has further reduced its export prediction following a lower-than-expected harvest in the biggest growing region, the Hex River Valley. read more

Aldi UK is partnering with the Fairtrade Foundation on the next stage of a £400,000 programme to empower women in the Ethiopian flower sector, with a view to tackling some of the systemic challenges they face. read more

New Zealand’s latest Food Price Index has revealed another increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables when compared with the same time last year. read more

Leading sweetcorn supplier Barfoots has launched an award-winning new packaging solution called FreshLock designed to extend product life, reduce food waste, and save time in the kitchen. read more

As the extensive nationwide coverage on the shortage of vegetables and salads on supermarket shelves played out across the media, a serious message emerged for everyone in the industry. read more

The Spanish Federation of Wood Packaging and its Components (Fedemco) has announced the launch of the Ecowoox label, the first certification mark for wooden packaging, guaranteeing total recyclability. read more

California Prunes and the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) have renewed their partnership for a second year, following the charity’s continued recognition of the positive effects prunes can have on maintaining healthy bones. read more

Australia’s avocado industry is celebrating the news that India has opened its doors to its Hass avocados.  read more

French professionals of the organic sector have decided to take action. Together with consumers, they have formed a collective to defend the organic sector and created a movement: #STOPMEPRISBIO. read more

The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa has requested Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel to counteract the ‘restrictive and expensive measures’ imposed by the EU regarding orange exports. The EU insists that South Africa must cool and store its oranges for 20 days before
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A new, large-scale avocado project has been launched by Valle del Guadiana in the Spanish municipalities of Ayamonte and Villablanca. "We have a total of 430 hectares between our three farms: La Torre, La Janera and La Chacoca. Of these, 330 have already been planted with Hass avocados, and the
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Spanish courgettes larger than the Italian organic product due to the use of waxes (E 901) that would retain moisture? Videos are circulating on social networks telling these theories. We asked Professor Antonello Paparella, lecturer in Food Microbiology
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