Can lettuce be frozen?
Freezing food Preserving freshness for long periods of time is a common practice in many households around the world, and this includes freezing foods such as lettuce. This delicate leafy green is

How modern machines are reshaping the future of potato farming
The agricultural world is where a quiet revolution is taking place. It is transforming the way we cultivate, care for and harvest one of the world’s most important staple foods; potatoes. This

Wimbledon serves bigger strawberries, but the price has not changed
Inflation may be driving up food prices, but at Wimbledon, sports fans are set to still pay just £2.50 for a punnet the delicious fruit (with cream). For the last 13 years, strawberries and cream

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

Andalusia is the Guest Region at Fruit Attraction 2023
The Andalusian Regional Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, is taking part in the fair to promote Andalusia's position as a world leader in the

Take a look at the 20 largest exporters of blueberries in the world
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), the global trade of blueberries was valued at $2.77 billion, along with an export volume of over 459,000 tons

7th BZfE Forum: "Food Poverty in Germany - Seeing, Understanding, Confronting".
How is it that in one of the richest countries in the world more and more people do not have enough money for adequate nutrition? What is "adequate" and how is food poverty defined? What are the

Fruit and vegetables from the farmer for 25 million Italians
About 25 million Italians have bought food from farmers, driven by a new sensitivity towards healthy food but also by the desire to regain direct contact with those who grow the products they

Driscoll’s wins Superior Taste Awards
Driscoll’s berries scooped three gongs in the May round of the Superior Taste Awards 2023, organized by the International Taste Institute. Decided by an independent group of 200 world-class

Biedronka celebrates Colombia’s finest fare
The colours and flavours of Colombia will take centre stage from 9-14 June in Poland’s largest retail chain, Biedronka. As part of the Acción Colombia initiative, the supermarket will offer its

WWF survey: Prices the biggest obstacle to sustainable nutrition
For more and more people, sustainable nutrition fails because of the price. This was the result of a survey conducted on behalf of the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) in eleven EU countries and

Empowering growers with a sustainable solution against Banana Panama Disease (TR4)
Founded in 2016, Tropic emerged in the United Kingdom, with one mission: to address the unique challenges faced by farmers in tropical regions through cutting-edge genetic innovation. With coffee

Ayekart Fintech has picked up a minority stake in Nature's Fresh Express
China: Alibaba’s e-grocer Freshippo deepens ties with overseas food firms Freshippo, the fresh produce retailer under Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding, announced it is to set up

'Tea a response against drought'
Research in the fascinating world of plants is essential to address global agricultural challenges and to develop sustainable production models that provide healthy and nutritious food. Assisted

What is profitable to grow in vertical farms? Why not vanilla?
Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices in the world. In 2022 the average 1kg of vanilla beans was $240. Persistent Research estimates that the natural vanilla market will grow at 4.75%

Entre Rios' citrus, blueberry, and pecan sector will participate in Fruit Attraction
Governor Gustavo Bordet met in Spain with the Argentine ambassador, Ricardo Alfonsin, and with the organizing entity of Fruit Attraction 2023, so that the companies from Entre Rios' citrus,

South African retailer rallies to fight hunger
South African retailer Food Lover’s Market has launched its seventh in-store Hunger Month initiative, culminating with World Hunger Day on 28 May 2023. The retailer has secured the support of

Health and sustainability drive Greenyard partnerships
Greenyard has signed a five-year partnership with fruit and vegetable culinary reference We’re Smart, as both companies look to accelerate the active promotion of sustainable and healthy eating

Apple imports reach 5-year low in Egypt due to currency devaluation, food inflation and economic downturn
Egypt, one of the key importers of fresh apples in the world, continues to reduce trade in these fruits, according to EastFruit. Under conditions of rapid devaluation of the national currency,

Apple imports reach 5-year low in Egypt due to currency devaluation, food inflation and economic downturn
Egypt, one of the key importers of fresh apples in the world, continues to reduce trade in these fruits, according to EastFruit. Under conditions of rapid devaluation of the national currency,

San Lidano at Macfrut in the sign of art
More than a presence, that of San Lidano at Macfrut 2023 will be a real experience in which art and nature come together thanks to the vision of an artist with an unmistakable style: Lucamaleonte.

Job offer: Global Fruit Point is looking for full-time administration/accounting staff (f/m/d)
We are a medium-sized fruit trading company based in northern Germany and import fresh fruit from all over the world. Our customers include large food retail companies (LEH) and wholesalers in

Wageningen University & Research: Breakthrough in the fight against devastating potato disease
The potato is the world's third most important food crop in terms of human consumption, after rice and wheat. However, global potato production is threatened by late blight, one of the most