Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is spearheading a new £2 million initiative aimed at preventing potential food shortages that could lead to civil unrest in the UK. read more

Currently, there is a postcard campaign being run by the Network of Asparagus and Berry Associations e.V., the State Association of Commercial Fruit Growing Baden-Württemberg e.V., and the Fruit Region Lake Constance e.V. The designs can be found here: https://download.vsse.de/Werbemittel/Postkarten.zip read more

The top experts in the berry industry are prepared to impart their knowledge and expertise at the Fruitnet Berry Congress, the premier global event focused on the international soft fruit industry. The congress will be held in Rotterdam on 13-14 March. read more

Aldi Süd will open another fresh produce platform location for efficient fruit and vegetable logistics at the beginning of next year. The fruit expert vanWylick will operate another location near Nuremberg in addition to the platform in Cologne, serving multiple Aldi Süd stores. read more

The 2024/25 Egyptian citrus season is expected to be exceptional, with production levels projected to reach a record 3.7 million tonnes, as stated by Ahmed Ghazy, the export manager at Wadi El Nour, a prominent agricultural company in Egypt with over 30 years of experience in cultivating high-quality citrus fruits. read more

Ambitious plans are in place for 2025, according to the port, to further strengthen the EU's central role in the energy transition and international trade. read more

Global Women Fresh (GWF) has revealed the list of speakers for its panel discussion and networking event at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin next week. read more

The tropicals specialist Montosa, based in Málaga, has decreased its use of plastic packaging by 90% over the past three years by replacing it with cardboard, paper, and cellulose mesh. read more

Nufri's Envy apple has been awarded the Sabor del Año (Taste of the Year) seal for Spain and Portugal for the second consecutive year. Its Opal club apple has scooped the award for the first time. read more

On the other hand, the cultivation area for sugar melons has significantly increased, by 20% to 25%. They represent a more attractive alternative for many producers, as they are not as susceptible to viruses and pest infestations. Traditional varieties such as Piel de Sapo and. read more

JOLI™, launching in 2023, is the latest global premium apple from T&G. read more

Eight out of the 18 laboratories in the recognition process, including a third-party laboratory, were unable to meet the requirements. read more

British world record-breaking runner Nick Butter has teamed up with the British science company SmarterNaturally to help provide more men with access to a special broccoli soup. read more

For consumers, it is user-friendly and easy to cut, process, and package. Samantha offers a new cabbage experience: a slightly sweet taste, rich in fiber and vitamins, ideal for the vegetarian trend. A healthy and tasty choice. read more

The Indian agritech company, Superplum, has established its own fruit distribution centers in Delhi and Bangalore. These facilities have enhanced the company's distribution and ripening capabilities, which Superplum claims will improve the quality of fruit for consumers. read more

New Zealand grower-marketer T&G has partnered with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, through its rural investment manager FarmRight, to cultivate 125 hectares of its high-quality Joli branded apples in Canterbury. read more

Veg Power, the non-profit alliance dedicated to increasing vegetable consumption in the UK, has kicked off the year by expanding its core team with the addition of two new recruits to help support and enhance ongoing projects. read more

"Manero stated at a press conference, 'We are requesting that no more mango trees be planted in the next three years to control future oversupply. We understand that this decision may cause concern, which is why we are also offering alternatives.'" read more

"We appreciate the close collaboration with Rijk Zwaan and UNICA to bring this pepper to our shelves," says Boyd Muijs, Vice President of Fresh Purchasing International at Lidl. Innovation and collaboration are just two reasons why Andrea and Boyd are so excited about it." read more

Innowacja i współpraca to tylko kilka powodów entuzjazmu wokół rewolucyjnej papryki Tatayoyo od holenderskiego hodowcy warzyw, Rijk Zwaan. read more