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

Citrosol sponsors one more year the 8th SupRace on the beach of Gandía
The beach of Gandía hosted, once again, the 8th edition of the SupRace Citrosol. The Valencian company, committed to a healthy lifestyle, sponsored this event organised by the Mediterranean Sup

Why should farmers grow more purple corn?
The demand for healthier food options is on the rise, driven by an increasing number of health-conscious consumers. According to a survey by Food Industry Asia, eight out of ten Filipino consumers

Bayer transfers its plant health plant in Valencia to IQV
IQV and Bayer have reached an agreement whereby the German multinational will transfer its crop protection products factory located in the Valencian town of Quart de Poblet to Industrias Químicas

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

BelOrta highlights benefits of local at Paradise City
Belgian cooperative BelOrta is supporting an environmental awareness campaign this weekend as food partner at electronic music festival Paradise City in Flemish Brabant. At the three-day festival,

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

Saxony-Anhalt: Application deadline for EU schools programme is 10 July 2023
In the 2023/2024 school year, the state of Saxony-Anhalt will continue to support healthy nutrition for children in day-care centres as well as in primary and special schools through the free

South African citrus growers say EU pest rules could put the squeeze on exports
New European Union health safety requirements on citrus exports from South Africa might cut the volume of South African oranges by up to 20 percent. The rules, which came into effect in January,

Mercabarna opens summer camp for vulnerable kids
Mercabarna has kicked off its ‘Refresh yourself with 5 a day’ summer camp for children from vulnerable families, an initiative it has been organising since 2016. From now until the end of

Caña Nature gives 'caña' to summer with its healthiest campaign
Caña Nature, the food brand, launches its summer campaign under the claim "Dale Caña Al verano". An initiative that aims to promote healthy eating during the hottest months of the year,

Dole Italia, health from fresh blue-purple fruit

Sainsbury’s sets up station pop-up to help nourish the nation
Research by Sainsbury’s has revealed that deciding what to cook for dinner is high on the agenda for commuters, with 74 per cent saying they think about their evening mealtime on their journey

Get ready for a summer full of flavour with +Broccoli!
Under the slogan "What does summer taste like? Broccoli!", it aims to raise awareness of the benefits of incorporating this vegetable into menus during the summer season, while highlighting its

Sana 2023, an increasingly international and B2B edition
Healthy food and environmental protection, the quest for quality and respect for raw materials, short supply chains and price trends: consumer preferences are driven by motivations and needs that

Does cherry have vitamin C?
Vitamin C is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining optimal health. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body against damage from harmful free radicals. Many