South African stone fruit back on track after port issues are resolved
South Africa’s stone fruit industry is back running at full speed and exporters say they are in a stronger position following last year’s port strikes. A port and rail worker strike last

Cameo steps up UK marketing drive
The Cameo apple brand has expanded its UK social media campaign for 2023 to target a wider spread of consumers. Speaking to FPJ at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the brand’s UK marketing

Filipino DA unveils five-year plan to boost Mindanao agriculture
Last week, the Department of Agriculture said that it will undertake a five-year plan worth P6.625 billion [€112.5 mln ] in order to boost agricultural productivity in Mindanao and the

Rijk Zwaan's Tatayoyo pepper wins the FLIA
This year's Innovation Award winner is a pepper from Rijk Zwaan in the Netherlands marketed under the brand name Tatayoyo. The pepper has a distinctive and strong flavour that originates from wild

The first apple adapted to the hottest climates
It is red, sweet, crunchy and juicy, and is adapted to hot climates like ours. It is the HOT84A1 variety and today, 9th February, it has been presented to the world at the international FRUIT

Shelf-life extension products in the spotlight
A plant-based coating for fruits, which helps them retain moisture, a working automated scrubber for produce bins and a new case packer was among the solutions highlighted by JBT at Fruit

Valentine's Day: cross category is the trend in fruit and vegetables
On the occasion of Valentine's Day, retailers, as usual, offer dedicated displays to highlight certain seasonal products and incentivise purchases while also providing usage tips. It happens in

Co-op disputing 450mln pounds legal claim
Ahold Delhaize announces Johan Boeijenga will step down as Brand President of Super Indo Ahold Delhaize announces that Johan Boeijenga will step down as Brand President of Super Indo, on 31 March

Food prices keep growing in Georgia – the government is stepping in to find a solution
High consumer prices remain an issue in Georgia. Earlier, some local stakeholders expected a reduction in the annual growth of consumer basket prices or inflation, but this has yet to happen.