Fruit and vegetable consumption falls by 3.6% in the first months of 2023
The decline in fruit and vegetable consumption has been cushioned in 2023, according to data presented by NIQ at the 25th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress. Between January and April, the volume

How does Italy grow pomegranates?
More than 300 hectares of cultivated land, 4 varieties (Shany, Emek, Ako and Wonderful), a 13,000 m2 property with 18 cold rooms on 7,000 m2, including cold rooms with controlled atmosphere that

Goławin - jakie ceny truskawek w środę?
Środowe przedpołudnie na giełdzie Goławn upłynęło pod znakiem słabszej aktywności kupujących. Owoców natomiast  było sporo, ale ich jakość nie była generalnie

Agroberries acquires shares in BerryWorld
Agroberries, a vertically integrated producer and marketer of berries, with a best-in-class portfolio of proprietary and exclusive berry genetic varieties, acquired a minority stake in

Apple orchards equipped with insect monitors to listen out for bee activity
The UK has seen dramatic declines in insect numbers in recent years, driven by a range of factors, including pesticide use. In response, UK retailer Tesco and WWF have teamed up with start-up tech

“We plan to develop our production of green asparagus in photovoltaic greenhouses”
The Planasa - Darbonne nursery finished its white asparagus campaign two weeks ago, and this 2023 season has been very positive for the company. "In total, we have harvested 750 tons of asparagus

BASF unveils new certificate for home-composting packaging materials
BASF has expanded its ecovio® portfolio for extrusion coating of paper and board by adding a grade for home and industrial composting for hot and cold food packaging. The new extrusion grade

Mexico consolidates position as world’s largest avocado exporter
Mexico has retained the title of the world’s leading avocado exporter, while the US is the leading importer. This is the finding of a recent Rabobank study, which reports that Mexico currently