Co-op hires new CFO
UK consumer-owned convenience-store operator the Co-op yesterday (7 March) announced the appointment of Rachel Izzard as chief financial officer and a member of the Co-op Group board. Having held

Red papayas are now grown in Saudi Arabia
Global Star, a producer and distributor of fresh produce, recently introduced a plantation of Red Papayas in Saudi Arabia, taking advantage of the demand for the fruit in the Arabian Gulf markets

F.lli Orsero launches the Zenzero da bere line
F.lli Orserovalorises the ginger with a new line, the Zenzero da bere, produced in Hppnelle versions Zenzero shote Zenzero boost. Zenzero boost is available in three recipes to suit all tastes

Uzbekistan: onions have fallen in price by 12.5% over three weeks
Over the past three weeks, the dynamics of wholesale onion prices in Uzbekistan have shown a downward trend, which was facilitated by the active import of onions and a significant increase in air

Pistachio figures in Italy and all over the world
Italy produces in total around 300 thousand tons of nuts a year. Walnuts and hazelnuts can be found all along the peninsula, while almonds and pistachios are typical of southern regions such as

"Working on the future of organic onions through detailed monitoring of cultivation and sales"
On February 15 and 16, the first joint organic onion seminar of Bioland, Naturland and Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V. took place at the Frauenberg conference monastery in Fulda. In addition to

Packaging program engages consumers in sustainability efforts
There’s no doubt about it--sustainability is top of mind for today’s consumers, whether it’s around how their food is grown or what it’s put in in a grocery store. In fact, sustainable

Chinese scientists identify cold-resistance mechanism of kiwifruit
Chinese scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism for cold resistance in kiwifruit that provides potential for reducing cold-related crop damage. Cold stress can drive plants to produce an

Southern Exposure lived up to the expectations once again
Last week, the Southeastern Produce Council held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed 'Produce, The Final Frontier.' Just like in 2022, the event was extremely well attended. Last year's

Czy ceny kapusty białej spełnią nadzieje producentów?
Po bardzo dobrym starcie sezonu głównego kapusty białej, gdy w lecie i jesienią jej hurtowe ceny były wyraźnie wyższe niż w poprzednich latach, ostatnie miesiące

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