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

Landini: 'You cannot die from heat at work'
"The heat wave that is affecting our country dangerously increases the health and safety risks for workers and, unfortunately, has already caused two deaths in recent days. All this is

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

M&S footie tie-up promotes healthy eating

Webfleet helps Riverford reach EV goals
UK organic supplier Riverford is making use of Webfleet’s EV fleet management solution to help delivery drivers of its vegetable boxes “overcome EV range anxiety, manage routes better and

Parents struggling to provide healthy meals

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

Glyphosate, its impact is not a concern
The health and environmental impact of the herbicide glyphosate generally does not raise 'critical concerns'. But there are some data gaps and uses that pose greater risks from an ecotoxicological

Adiós al Mosquito Tigre
The tiger mosquito, known to all for its annoying bites, is an exotic and invasive species that also poses a risk to public health, as it is a vector of up to 22 diseases including dengue and

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

Agrovoltaic solutions and Innovation Hub For Healthy Food - what's new at Macfrut 2024
Macfrut is promoting the 2024 edition with a presentation in Cesenatico, in the heart of Romagna. On July 3rd, Cesena Fiera President Renzo Piraccini, together with various advisors and the entire

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

Rozwiązania agrowoltaniczne i Innovation Hub dla zdrowej żywności - co nowego na Macfrut 2024?
Macfrut promuje edycję 2024 prezentacją w Cesenatico, w sercu Romanii. 3 lipca prezydent Cesena Fiera, Renzo Piraccini, wraz z różnymi doradcami i całym personelem Cesena

IFPA opens registration for 2023 Washington Conference
Hundreds of leaders from every segment of the produce and floral industry will convene to advocate for key public policy issues at the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2023 Washington