QS introduces new corporate logo
From April 2023, QS Qualität und Sicherheit GmbH (QS) will combine its business activities and their communication under a new corporate logo. According to QS, the QS certification mark will be

Happy Easter and Happy Holidays!
Dear readers,the Fruchthandel Magazine team wishes you a happy Easter. We will inform you again with daily news from 11 April onwards. Your Fruchthandel Magazine TeamMore. Go to the article

Dole supports cyclists at the Giro di Sicilia
Dole Italia, leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is this year for the first time Official Supplier of the Giro di Sicilia, the men's stage road cycling race,

New minister for agriculture. Who is Robert Telus?
On Thursday 6 April, President Andrzej Duda appointed two new ministers. One of them is Robert Telus, who from now on will serve as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. The head of the

South Africa to host next World Avocado Congress
South Africa will host the eleventh World Avocado Congress, to be held in 2027. The winning bid was announced on the final day of the tenth World Avocado Congress, held in Auckland, New Zealand,

SOI, kiwi technical day in Calabria
The 'technical day on kiwi fruit' organised by the Actinidia Working Group of SOI (Italian Society of Horticulture), coordinated by Cristos Xiloyannis in collaboration with Ugo Palara (Agrintesa),

White deaths in agriculture, conference at the Chamber
"Why is the death of a worker in a blast furnace an accident at work while the death of a farmer caused by a tractor is considered a misfortune?". This question is the starting point for the

“We have found a way to make organic products accessible to all”
On the 6th of April, Desmettre Bio will officially launch the new brand Mochébio on the Rungis market. The wholesaler’s initiative comes from a double observation. “First, we realized that

New president for the Rincón de Soto Pears PDO
After the General Meeting held yesterday 4th April at the headquarters of the Regulatory Council of the Rincón de Soto Pears PDO, this body has a new president. The new president is Eva Lafraya,

Deadline for presentation of agri-food promotion programs with Community co-financing: April 20
April 20 is the deadline for organizations from the 27 EU Member States to present food promotion programs they want to develop on the EU market and in third countries. The European Commission,

QS moves into new office in Bonn-Bad Godesberg and introduces new company logo
At the end of March, the previous offices of QS Qualität und Sicherheit GmbH in Schedestraße in Bonn were dissolved and QS moved to a new, central office in Bonn-Bad Godesberg on 1 April, QS

"Quick, clear and up-to-date information on official publications of infringements in food companies".
In the coalition agreement, the state government set itself the goal of strengthening and modernising consumer protection at all levels. With the revision of the internet portal for statutory

McCain appoints Jillian Moffatt as new regional president for UK operations
McCain Foods has appointed Jillian Moffat as its new regional president for UK operations, replacing Howard Snape in the role. Jillian Moffatt is due to take up the role at the UK’s largest

Canadian produce sector to meet in Toronto in April
Canada’s largest event entirely dedicated to the fresh fruits and vegetable industry will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Tuesday, April 25 to Thursday, April 27.

"Ograniczona dostępność oznacza, że wczesne ziemniaki nie mogą jeszcze sprostać zapotrzebowaniu rynku"
The European potato market is facing a shortage of good-quality product with the new crop expected to arrive later than usual due to a cold, wet March. Packagers are struggling to control quality