Beneficial effects of oranges and mandarins
The INCLIVA Health Research Institute and the Valencian Foundation for Agriculture and the Environment (FUVAMA) have promoted research to analyse the nutritional properties of oranges and

“Fruit industry in the Eastern Cape is facing a perfect storm”
This weekend the Langkloof, straddling the Eastern and Western Cape, had hail for the third time this summer over an area extending through almost the entire valley from Avontuur and Uniondale in

The potential for growth in prices for carrots in Ukraine has not yet been exhausted
The increase in selling prices in the carrot market in Ukraine continues for the third week in a row, according to EastFruit project analysts. At the same time, market analysts are sure that it is

Spazio Conad (Pac2000A Conad): seasonality is multicategory
A riot of colours in the fruit and vegetable department of the Spazio Conad point of sale in Catania (Pac2000A Conad), the food locomotive of the Porte di Catania shopping centre, which emphasises

English Farmers' Union urges relief for horticulturists
In the face of empty vegetable shelves in supermarkets, the English Farmers' Union (NFU) has presented a strategy to promote domestic horticulture. In its ten-point plan, the NFU calls for easier

Aldi Süd has reduced the prices of select fruits and vegetables in all 2,000 of its stores in Germany
Delhaize announces its intention to transform all 128 of its integrated Belgian supermarkets into independent affiliated Delhaize stores Ahold Delhaize's Belgian brand Delhaize announced that it

“The Lovita plum from South Africa has arrived in Europe!”
Lovita®, the red-fleshed, heart-shaped plum, is entering its third South-African season. “It has already arrived in Europe, and the quality promises to be very good this year, with a high sugar

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

"Thermal hood extends shelf life and reduces temperature damage along the logistics chain"
The new thermal hood from Ecocool offers basic protection for all temperature-sensitive products at transport interfaces, especially for air transport. The solution is particularly suitable for

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

Spazio Conad (Pac200A Conad): seasonality is multicategory
A riot of colours in the fruit and vegetable department of the Spazio Conad point of sale in Catania (Pac2000A Conad), the food locomotive of the Porte di Catania shopping centre, which emphasises

Maersk integrates markets of West and Central Asia and Africa into IMEA region
In an effort to strengthen its integrator strategy and better serve its customers, Maersk has combined the West and Central Asia and Africa markets into a new combined IMEA (Indian Subcontinent,

Colombia launches Plastics Pact
The Colombia Plastics Pact was developed and launched through a partnership between The Business Commitment to Recycling (CEMPRE) and international climate action NGO Wrap. Colombia currently

Egyptian onion production to exceed 3 million tons
After a season marked by declining profitability and the ramifications of the Covid19 crisis, Egyptian onion growers are pleased that the current season is bringing strong demand and higher

Dole: Strong finish for 2022
In the fourth quarter of 2022, sales increased 4.7% to $2.26bn, primarily due to higher pricing across the group. On a like-for-like basis, revenue increased 10.2%, with all segments growing, Dole

‘Fresh produce market in crisis,’ says ParcelHero
Britain’s grocery supplies are in crisis because of unseasonable weather, post-Brexit red tape and a decline in online orders post-lockdown, warns home-delivery specialist ParcelHero.

Multivac Group presents itself with a new corporate design
Since March, Multivac has been combining the solution competence of the group of companies even more strongly and memorably under a new brand world. The redesign began with the gradual live launch

Bananas from Costa Rica at £1.09 per kg
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and

Vegetable Protection Programme 2023 now on sale
Protecting vegetables with an ever-shorter list of active substances is not an easy task - this can be seen, for example, in pest management. In 2022, the list of available preparations has once

Chilean fruit seeks greater presence in Mexican market
A Chilean fruit delegation visited Mexico recently to meet with plant health authorities to discuss the bilateral trade in fruits and other fresh products. Representatives of Asoex and Chile’s