Compost is focus of new research project
Growers and researchers have joined forces to add scientific rigour to the art of compost making in a bid to improve yields, soil and plant health. The new Innovative Farmers field lab with Farm

“Trust is our main currency”
Well known for its papaya product offering and later on also exotic fruits, Florida-based HLB Specialties witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade. “Exotic fruits are very much in demand

Bergamot oranges from Reggio Calabria intrigue Korean television
There seems to be a great interest in Bergamot oranges from Reggio Calabria (Italy) overseas as well, especially in Asia. Consumers are interested in their nutritional, antioxidant and healthy

"The trick lies in introducing Bahri dates to Western European consumers"
This week, Yex added a new product to its assortment: Bahri dates. "Healthy Easter eggs," jokes this Dutch company's commercial director Edwin van Leeuwen. Last week, the internal kick-off was

More fruit and veg in Asda café meals
Asda is offering free fruit to kids in its in-store cafés, as part of moves to make its meal deals healthier. The supermarket announced that its ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deals are to be

California Prunes renews partnership with Royal Osteoporosis Society
California Prunes and the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) have renewed their partnership for a second year, following the charity’s continued recognition of the positive effects prunes can have

VSSE/Webinar: When the sun leads to an emergency - accident what now?
Nothing is more nerve-wracking than having to deal with sick employees, rescue operations and bureaucracy on top of the stressful season. However, as soon as the sun gets stronger from May

BMEL funds study on nutrition education for medical and specialist staff
Nutrition education is often neglected in the training and continuing education of paediatricians and other health professionals, according to international studies. Yet doctors, but also practice

"We're ready for the top fruit season with this automated apple-laying system"
In the Netherlands, Looije Packing is currently immersed in its grape programs, where these are custom-packaged, mostly loose, in top seals and clamshells. "This season, again, there are big

Potatoes: Healthy, inexpensive and climate friendly
In the US, most potatoes are eaten in form of French fries or chips. They’re in the ultra-processed category that is increasingly connected to a range of health problems. However, it is

Картофель: здоровый, недорогой и благоприятный для климата
В США большинство картофеля употребляется в виде картофеля фри или чипсов. Они относятся к категории

Ziemniaki: zdrowe, niedrogie i przyjazne dla klimatu
W USA większość ziemniaków spożywana jest w postaci frytek lub chipsów. Należą one do kategorii ultraprzetworzonych, które coraz częściej łączy się z szeregiem problemów

Bulgarian organic market growth slows
The Bulgarian organic market continued to expand in 2022 with an estimated annual growth of 3.2% compared to 2021, according to a USDA report. The main driver behind the growth was the strong

Lower orange production in Sicily due to the bad weather
CGA was passed on from father to son over 50 years, gaining the trust of clients not only in Italy, but also abroad in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Croatia and Malta thanks to its tradition,

Employers against full health insurance coverage for seasonal workers
The agricultural employers reject the trade union demand to introduce full health insurance coverage for seasonal workers. "According to experience on the farms, the existing group health

Beneficial effects of oranges and mandarins
The INCLIVA Health Research Institute and the Valencian Foundation for Agriculture and the Environment (FUVAMA) have promoted research to analyse the nutritional properties of oranges and

Florette and Higgidy team up for cross promotion
Florette has partnered with veg-led food brand Higgidy to inspire healthy eating and help shoppers’ budgets go further. The two brands will be cross-promoting on packs of their products with

Chilean fruit seeks greater presence in Mexican market
A Chilean fruit delegation visited Mexico recently to meet with plant health authorities to discuss the bilateral trade in fruits and other fresh products. Representatives of Asoex and Chile’s

More than 20,000 people celebrate Almeria's tomato
On Saturday, the streets of downtown Almeria were dressed in red to proclaim loudly that 'Almeria is the World Capital of Tomato.' More than 20,000 people participated in the celebration. They