Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Latvia to maintain reduced VAT for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables next year
In Latvia, the reduced 5% rate for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables should be maintained next year as well, and according to the report from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Value Added Tax

More water and nutrient uptake with Ecoculture NHDelta
Roots perform multiple functions such as water and nutrient absorption, anchoring to the soil and symbiotic interaction with soil micro-organisms and are vital structures for plant growth and

Iván Marambio nets key commerce role
Asoex president Iván Marambio has been elected as the new president of the Chile-India Binational Business Council of Sofofa, Chile’s leading business organisation. Sofofa’s Binational

Costa suspends CEO search
Leading Australian fresh producer grower-packer-marketer Costa Group has announced that Harry Debney will continue in his role as interim chief executive officer (CEO) until 31 December 2023. In

#Repartofresh. Todis: a winning combination of price and quality
1 of 3 For the Todis (Iges srl-Pac 2000A Conad) brand, the fruit and vegetable department plays a central role in the offer of its stores, to which it dedicates specific projects both in terms of

Chiquita launches 'It Peels So Good' campaign
Chiquita, the leading banana company, launches 'It Peels So Good' (click here to read more), a new global campaign that aims to reinforce the brand's leadership role in its category by celebrating

“Working with growers from both hemispheres allows us to be nimble”
While Washington’s organic apple acreage has increased substantially in recent years, the US still relies on the southern hemisphere to complement supplies from March through August. Chile used

Sakata confirms intermediate ToBRFV resistance
Sakata Seed has said its phytopathologists have confirmed intermediate resistance to ToBRFV in four varieties of the specialties segment: Chocostar F1, Lemonstar F1, Royalstar F1 and Luciestar F1.

Intermediate Resistance (IR) to ToBRFV in tomato varieties confirmed
Sakata Seed announces that the company's phytopathologists have confirmed intermediate resistance to ToBRFV in 4 varieties of the specialties segment: Chocostar F1, Lemonstar F1, Royalstar F1, and

"At the moment, a lot of Mexican Kent mango is being shipped by air to the European market"
Logistics plays an essential role in the import of perishable products, especially when it comes to the shipment of fresh fruit like mangoes, whose season is already underway in Mexico, and even

Op Primo Sole fruit returns to Sonic Park
Melons, mini watermelons, nectarines and extracts from Op Primo Sole are ready to play a starring role at Sonic Park, the music festival to be held in the city of Matera and featuring artists of

Dream pixels: €2.50/kg in the countryside
For the tomato it is a magical moment, indeed a historic one, given the quotations that are breaking all records. In fact, no insider remembers such high quotations at the beginning of July, when

Lidl Portugal: Fruit and vegetables exports at 26,200 tonnes
Switzerland: Lidl announces management changes Lidl Switzerland has announced that its chief operating officer Christian Steimle is to step down from his role, succeeded by Benny Klein as of 1

"Extreme heat has had little negative effect on Yunnan grapes"
The Southeast Asian fruit import market continues to expand year on year. Chinese suppliers play a vital role in meeting the demand for various fruits. One such supplier, based in Chongqing,

Melon season suffers from inclement weather
This year, Spanish melon and watermelon growers have been surprised by a drastic change in the season in just three weeks. Once again, the weather has played a key role in the production which,

Aldi: Major change to Super 6 fruit and veg range
Ocado hires Amazon exec as European president for Solutions business Ocado Group has hired Amazon director Gregor Ulitzka for the new role of European president for its Solutions business. Ulitzka

Peanuts and pistachios, the kings of aperitifs
Dried fruit continues to play a leading role in summer consumption for quick snacks, as ingredients in elaborate recipes and, above all, as an excellent aperitif partner. In this case, the most

Discount, where fruit and vegetables perform best
In a climate where consumer confidence has plummeted to lower levels than during the pandemic, inflation plays a key role in people's perceptions. This is forcing people to make increasingly

‘Organics offer sustainable answers’
Organic farming has answers for all the things that are “radically wrong” with current agricultural practices, according to Alex Cullen of the Soil Association. Speaking at Festival of Fresh

New research reveals frozen food’s role in reducing food waste
With almost 40% of all food in the United States going uneaten, food waste is an important and relevant concern for many shoppers. Now, two new studies reveal that consumers turn to frozen food to

IGD to scale up work with young people following labour shortages review
IGD has emphasised its commitment to raising awareness of the wide range of employment opportunities available in the food and consumer goods sectors. The organisation was named in the independent

Aldi's prediction: A record number of strawberry sales for Wimbledon
Italy: Francesco Pugliese stepping down as Conad CEO Francesco Pugliese is stepping down from the role of CEO of Italian retailer Conad after 12 years in the post, having been with the business

‘Organics offers sustainable answers’
Organic farming has answers for all the things that are ”radically wrong” with current agricultural practices, according to Alex Cullen of the Soil Association. Speaking at Festival of Fresh