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