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

Like many of the innovations that the Sorma Group has developed in recent years, this model also clearly stands out from the systems currently available on the market in terms of speed, gentleness and precision. The new robot fulfils the average requirements of a
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Reducing this surprisingly versatile crop with its pleasantly earthy flavour to a classic, hearty stew would be a complete understatement. With a little imagination, this nutrient-rich and low-calorie vegetable can be used to create new and surprising dishes.
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FRUIT LOGISTICA once again positioned itself as an international industry meeting place this year - four out of five trade visitors came from abroad. With trade visitors from 145 countries and exhibitors from 94 nations, FRUIT LOGISTICA was the largest trade fair of its kind in the world.
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It had previously become apparent that the German government would abstain, which in turn would have jeopardised the necessary majority in the committee. The environmental and development organisation Germanwatch was disappointed and called on the German government to move. "If the Belgian
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The Indonesian government has issued the first import permits for horticulture products in 2024 after a five-week delay which has impacted shipments from key supplying countries and contributed to a shortage of imported fruits for the Lunar New Year sales period.  read more

Franka, it’s been just over a year since Aldi announced its new banana sourcing strategy and its commitment to building a fairer and more transparent banana supply chain by connecting buying and corporate responsibility. Now, you are doing the same with pineapples, where workers face a similar
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