German Nutrition Society: New website goes live
Modern, user-friendly and clearer - on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, the German Nutrition Society (DGE) is launching its new website. Visitors will now find information from all areas of

Start of the cherry harvest
"For cherry cultivation, the harvesting phase has just begun, and with it, the moment of truth, although it can already be said that the quality of national cherries will remain at a high level;

'How we restore value to local ecotypes'
Valorising local ecotypes to preserve Italian flavour. This is the research objective of the seed company Blumen Vegetables Seeds for the creation of products with the intense flavour of

"Rain prevents early potato harvest in Seville and Cartagena and there will be product shortages in the coming days"
The rains recorded in Andalusia and Cartagena have interrupted the early potato harvest in the main production areas. It is feared, therefore, that in the coming days there won't be enough supply

Network of asparagus and berry associations: First German Asparagus Day successfully launched
Due to the weak demand and low prices for asparagus in the 2022 season, the Network of Asparagus and Berry Associations (Netzwerk der Spargel- und Beerenverbände e.V.) commissioned Pretzlaw

Shorter pineapple supply means strong May pricing
Stronger pineapple pricing this month will likely stabilize in the near future. “Supplies of pineapple right now are rebounding still. It’s taking longer than in years past which is why people

Lemons, the consumption crisis is caused by the cheap product
It is not a 'juicy' season for lemons, in fact consumption is moving with the dropper (as the following graph shows) and there are countless doubts about this reference. Why such a sharp drop in

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

Empowering growers with a sustainable solution against Banana Panama Disease (TR4)
Founded in 2016, Tropic emerged in the United Kingdom, with one mission: to address the unique challenges faced by farmers in tropical regions through cutting-edge genetic innovation. With coffee

Moroccan watermelon will be in big volumes this season
More volumes of Moroccan watermelons this season? less? statements contradict each other and uncertainty still reigns after the first harvests. However, according to several professional sources,

BMEL: Government on the right track with sustainable nutrition
The German government has made good progress in promoting climate-friendly and environmentally sound food systems. This is shown by the final report on the "National Dialogue on Food Systems",

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).