Northwest Cherries launches India promotions
Northwest Cherry Growers (NWCG) is embarking on a promotional campaign across major Indian cities to introduce this summer’s crop of US Pacific Northwest cherries to discerning health-conscious

Fruit and vegetables at EUR 0.99 per kilogram: 'It's unfair competition'
Last week's article on the malpractice of selling fruit and vegetables at EUR 0.99 per kilogram (click here to read it) - in defiance of health and hygiene regulations, commercial quality and tax

Be Fruity, success for tour debut in Rimini
Be FRUITY! the tour that brings quality fruit and vegetables to Italy's beaches with the awareness that healthy lifestyles never go on holiday, started off with a full house and enthusiasm. It

Growing raspberries in tunnels for the autumn harvest - maintaining shoot and flower health
Cultivation of raspberries in plastic tunnels, in addition to influencing the size and quality of the yield, makes it possible to control the timing of the harvest in such a way that the fruit

Growing raspberries in tunnels for the autumn harvest - maintaining shoot and flower health
Cultivation of raspberries in plastic tunnels, in addition to influencing the size and quality of the yield, makes it possible to control the timing of the harvest in such a way that the fruit

Anecoop teams up with Koppert to implement biological control
There is a paradigm shift in the management of plant health thanks to new biological solutions that offer producers an effective means of controlling pests. This is also the case for the citrus

Scientific study looks into the quality of the blueberries we buy
Blueberries are becoming increasingly popular for their nutritional and health benefits, and so their economic value is increasing. The loss of quality that can occur due to softening and fungal

Fruit and vegetables for the elderly: healthy snacks in the RSAs begin
There are many ways to support the consumption of fruit and vegetables, which are essential for the prevention of many diseases, as scientific studies say. Little thought had been given to the

Proexport companies activate prevention and health surveillance measures due to the heat wave.
According to the forecasts of the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), an air mass of Saharan origin, very hot and dry, is expected to exceed 38ºC and the possible activation of alerts (orange or

French cherry farmers protest insecticide ban
Upset French cherry farmers have dumped a ton of rotting fruit in front of a government building in southern France yesterday. They were protesting against an insecticide ban they claim has left

British Berry Growers team up with Tough Mudder
British Berry Growers, the industry body representing 95 per cent of British berries, has announced its partnership with Tough Mudder, an internationally recognised obstacle course and mud run.

Getir is leaving Spain and France
71% of UK mums buying less fruit and vegetables due to financial strain A new study by charity Vitamin Angels UK of 2,000 parents has found mums are making less healthy choices for their families

Argentinian phytosanitary alert in for the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus
The National Agricultural Health Service of Argentina (Senasa) has issued a phytosanitary alert for the entire national territory for the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), a virus that

Protection of blueberry varieties with an average fruit ripening date
The weather in recent weeks, in many blueberry growing regions, has caused and continues to cause a high risk of plants being infected by grey mould. Therefore, in the pre-harvest period, it is

Fruit consumption continues to fall in Spanish households
Spaniards are aware of the need to practice good eating habits, however, as Kantar's consumption monitoring data shows, this remains only good intentions and what they actually consume is not so

Miracle berry makes sour or tart fruits naturally sweeter
“The miracle berry originates in Ghana, West Africa and that’s where we source it directly from our own farms,” says Dr Emmanuel Asare, MD with MiraBurst, founded in 2014. “What’s

Lack of fruit and veg consumption among children linked to income and maternal factors
In a recent study, researchers reviewed demographic and health surveys between 2006–2020 at the global scale, looking for clear trends of zero fruit/vegetable consumption in infants. They found

Fruit and vegetables go to the seaside with Be Fruity
Eight stops in seven seaside locations, three regions involved, seven premium products representing the fruit and vegetable department. All this is the BE FRUITY! summer tour. Conceived and

Life-saving 'super banana' from science
The laboratory-created 'super banana' to combat vitamin A deficiency has arrived from Uganda. Reporting the news is National Geographic, which points out that deficiencies of essential elements

Nature's Pride: Focus on the many uses of the avocado
According to Nature's Pride, last year's successful avocado campaign showed that providing consumers with the right information and inspiration to promote healthy eating with avocados at any time

Tesco price-cutting drive focuses on fruit and veg
Tesco has slashed the price of more than 500 household essentials to help customers lower the price of their weekly shop. In the latest price-cutting round by a major supermarket, Tesco said

Picotas: all their nutritional properties
Picotas have been gaining popularity in recent years for their numerous health benefits and exquisite flavour. In this article, we'll take a closer look at peckerberries, how they differ from

Switzerland: Cherry harvest expected to be at last year's level
The main season of the popular Swiss fruit, the Swiss call it 'Chriesi', has recently started. The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) expects a total quantity of 2,287 t. The health of the crops is