Pears, a sustainable supply chain for the environment, economy and society
The first press conference was held yesterday morning regarding the EU project 'Pears with love: a case study of sustainable agriculture', the three-year programme of Apo Conerpo, co-financed by

Slimers to supply slug-control solutions
A new £2.6m Defra-funded project that seeks to provide farmers with precision slug-control solutions launched yesterday (28 June). Strategies Leading to Improved Management and Enhanced

South African citrus growers say EU pest rules could put the squeeze on exports
New European Union health safety requirements on citrus exports from South Africa might cut the volume of South African oranges by up to 20 percent. The rules, which came into effect in January,

"Last month, Peruvian lemon exports were not as favorable as expected"
According to Fresh Fruit, so far this year Peru has exported 21,537 tons of fresh lemon, i.e. 22% more than last season. However "last month's exports of this product were not as favorable as

"Times have never been tougher for soft fruit growers."
"Just when the industry was looking to recover from the pandemic, we’ve been plunged into an even greater state of crisis triggered by a number of factors. Increased production costs linked to

Imports of melons from China to the Amur Region of Russia have tripled
Imports of melon from China to the Amur Region of Russia have tripled compared to last year. Since the beginning of the year, 76 tons of these melon cultures have been brought in through the

High demand for flower mixtures from South Africa

Smallhold earns B Corp Certification
Smallhold, a company which grows specialty mushrooms sustainably, has announced its official designation as a Certified B Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the company's dedication

A promising campaign for Egyptian sweet potatoes is about to begin
The sweet potato campaign kicks off on July 15 in Egypt, on a background of strong demand and increased production, announces Amr Kadah, export manager at HB Group For Import And Export. "We're

“​Our affordable, 100% natural shelf-life extension coatings are available to producers globally”
In recent years, shelf-life extension technologies have grown vigorously as many companies saw an opportunity to tap into the hot topic of reducing food waste. “The produce industry is