Pineapple stem starch film developed as biodegradable packaging material
A group of researchers from universities in Thailand and Malaysia have collaborated to develop a unique film that is good for the environment and can decompose naturally. This film was created

Agroponiente Group moves to 100 per cent sustainable energy
Spain’s Agroponiente Group has obtained Endesa certification for Sustainable Energy across its four companies: Agroponiente, Agroponiente Natural Produce, Vegacañada and Lara Castañeda. The

Why is aubergine bitter?
The best known alkaloid in aubergines is solanine. Solanine is a toxic compound that acts as a natural defence mechanism to protect the plant from insects and other predators. However, we should

Akorn Technology announces fresh mango business expansion in Africa
Following the successful introduction of their Akorn Natural™ coatings for mango and avocado in South America, Akorn Technology announces the expansion of their business in Africa. With funding

We have become the largest importers of South American Rojo Brillante kaki in Europe
The South American Rojo Brillante kaki campaign is gaining momentum and the fruit is becoming a good alternative for consumption also in the spring and summer months. The Valencian company The

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES
The global pineapple market is experiencing various dynamics across different regions. In the Netherlands, natural flowering in Costa Rica has resulted in larger volumes of pineapples being

Researchers study if induced autophagy can help make strawberry crops more resistant to extreme drought
According to biologist Victoria Sanchez, the induction of autophagy, a natural mechanism used by living beings to survive adverse situations and stay healthy by recycling nutrients and making more

Waitrose coconut oil boosts Sri Lankan farmers
Waitrose is claiming a UK first by launching a new own-label, organic and Fairtrade coconut oil. The coconut oil has been produced by the Sonmic Organic and Natural Farmers’ Association (SONFA).

“It's been a campaign marked by a lack of avocado”
Not waiting for better prices has proven to be the winning strategy of the Portuguese avocado season, says Rocio del Pilar Rodrigues, sales director of Portuguese avocado exporter Global Avocados:

'V-range vegetables, growing interest from northern Europe'
The interest of foreign interlocutors from Northern Europe for vegetables in the V range is growing. This was witnessed by the Annatura company after its participation in the TuttoFooda trade fair