Pesticides, the European Commission drags its feet
European producers will have to resign themselves to pesticide cuts. After several meetings to review the proposed regulation, there is no sign of the European Commission accepting any of the

CIHEAM Zaragoza tests sustainable pest management
The trial, which is part of the EuropeanIPMWORKS project, has been used to fine-tune the content and format of the training activities that will take place across Europe until October 2024 on

The game 'Catch the Pear' is online
The interactive augmented reality game "Catch the pear!" is now available online. It is one of the tools part of the campaign of the EU project "Pears with love: a case study of sustainable

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

India lifts tariff on US apples
India will lift a 20 per cent supplementary tariff on US apples in the next 90 days, the US House of Representatives announced on Thursday. The tariff, which was imposed in 2019 in retaliation for

Growers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
The British blueberry season officially kicked off last week (9 June), with leading growers forecasting bumper volumes. Hall Hunter, which produces 30 per cent of the UK crop, expects total yields

3rd Symposium on Senior Nutrition promotes holistic understanding of health & well-being
"Particularly in old age, enjoyable food and beneficial exercise are fundamental for health and quality of life. You are never too old to treat yourself with care," said the Minister for Food,

Georgia has exported unusually large amounts of apple juice concentrate – one of two major destinations has become more popular
Analysts at EastFruit direct our attention toward Georgia’s external trade with apple juice concentrate. Export volume from the 2022/2023 season is record-breaking and more than the sum of

Steven Martina leaves The Greenery
For more than 19 years, including almost eight years as CEO, Steven Martina has been with The Greenery when he leaves it on 31 August. According to the company, he has decided to take on the role

Impact Report for EcorNaturaSì, Commitment to the Earth
A difficult year forEcorNaturaSì, which also led to the closure of a few shops and a greater focus on costs, but which did not detract from the focus on the Earth. This is confirmed by the 2022

Steven Martina to leave The Greenery and join Zespri
Steve Martina is to leave Dutch fresh produce giant The Greenery at the end of August and take up a new role as director for Europe and North America at Zespri International. Martina, who has