The March 2023 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available on the Asiafruit app – Apple and Android – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets. read more

Oppy has said that it is planning to ”continue energising” the South African plums category with a successful second season. read more

Children from more than 10 per cent of primary schools across England and Wales will step into farmers’ shoes as they take part in NFU Education’s live lessons this week. read more

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 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

Evesham-based fresh produce business Wellpak (UK) has been placed into administration, FPJ understands. read more

Company Shop Group has saved 41,445 tonnes of food from going to waste in the past year, according to its latest report. read more

The NFU has called for greater government support for domestic food production as energy, fuel and other production costs continue to soar. read more