New Zealand apples and pears available, Chilean stone fruits entered the peak of arrival
With the arrival of two large ships each carrying hundreds of containers of Chilean prunes and plums, Chilean stone fruits entered the peak of arrivals this week. In addition, the first batch of

Zespri sees signs of shipping improvement
The 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit export campaign is under way, with single-desk marketer Zespri anticipating a “more stable” shipping environment this year. The first shipment of

Lidl Spain adopts anti-waste measures
Lidl has announced the launch of its ‘anti-waste bag’ in Spain, a €3 bag of fruits and vegetables that do not meet certain aesthetic criteria but remain suitable for consumption. The

Consumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
A new report claims it is extremely hard for consumers to gauge the sustainability of their own eating habits and therefore eat greener, especially when there is no kind of labelling system to

Salix Fruits opens new office in Egypt
Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruits, continues its global expansion with the opening of its office in Sadat City, Egypt. “This is one of the most important milestones for the

Food tsar quits Defra
The government’s food tsar Henry Dimbleby has resigned over the Conservatives’ “insane” inaction against obesity, reports Sky News. The co-founder of the food chain Leon said ministers

Martin Cowie appointed CEO of BGP International
Martin Cowie has been appointed CEO of BGP International and Fresh Solutions Group (FSG) He has relocated from his native New Zealand to Melbourne, where BGP is headquartered, and commenced the

The aroma wheel illustrates the character of Marlene® apples.
Protected by her father, the mountain; cradled by her mother, the sunlight; nurtured and strengthened by time, her master. This is how Marlene®, the apple Daughter of the Alps, develops its

Rethinking how to present guava to consumers and retailers
Supplies of guava from Mexico, which are lower than this time last year, continue to be tight and have been since November. Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits says guava is grown year-round in