For two seasons, Spain has been exporting potatoes to France to make snack chips "because of their quality"
Alberto Duque, COAG's national potato director, spoke about the change in trend observed in the potato market since Spain continues to receive potatoes from France (Europe's leading potato

Measuring flesh firmness has never been easier for cherries and blueberries
Cherries and blueberries have become more and more popular over the years, so much so that they have become important for international trade. As they are sold at a significant price/kg for the

Fresh vegetables face contamination risk from floodwaters in New Zealand
United Fresh New Zealand advises consumers to be prepared for fresh vegetable shortages in the coming weeks as floodwaters throughout the upper North Island impact food safety. United Fresh Food

Miroslaw Maliszewski: The crisis is obvious, but we must not give in to apathy
There is no denying that a crisis has emerged in the orchard industry, which is manifesting itself in the mood of the industry. We are receiving negative information from various quarters

Vegetable shortage looms in NZ
New Zealand consumers can expect vegetable shortages over coming weeks, according to member-based industry organisation United Fresh New Zealand. The warning comes as floodwaters rise across the

New vacuum cooler system at Kenya airport to aid freshness of produce
PML Kenya has invested $300 000 in a new vacuum cooler system designed to provide customers with an affordable and highly efficient temperature control measure to improve cool chain management.