"In the organic and Demeter segment in particular, our product has already become well established"
During the trade fair premiere at expoSE last year, FPS Flexpack Ltd. picked up the coveted innovation award for its PaperStretch wrapping paper, which is used as a plastic-free alternative to

Overview of retail prices for onions in Kyiv
According to EastFruit analysts, who finished an audit of the fruit and vegetable departments of supermarkets in the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, today, the average retail price for onions in

"This next step opens the door for the apple variety to be grown in other countries and sold under the Soluna™ brand"
The Bravo® apple is running slightly late this season, however fruit is expected to be harvested mid-late April around Australia. The harvest will start in Western Australia – Perth Hills or

Change at the top for East-West Seed
East-West Seed has announced that Douwe Zijp will step down as CEO on 1 April 2023, to be succeeded by Jean-Christophe (JC) Filippi. “Under Douwe’s leadership our new corporate strategy was

"Convenience remains highly valued, in the Peruvian season's last weeks too"
Despite the Peruvian grape season nearing its end, sales are still going well at Dijk Foods in Belgium. "We're currently working exclusively with those grapes. There's enough supply coming from

Stronger prices on offer for Australian apple and pear growers
The effects of adverse weather will be evident in the 2023 Australian apple and pear crop, according to the latest forecast from industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL). Chief executive

Earthquakes in Turkey increased demand for Kashmir apples in Indian markets
Fruit growers have heaved a sigh of relief as demand for Kashmir apples has shot by more than 40 percent in different markets across the country. Industry sources said the earthquake in Turkey has

Compost is focus of new research project
Growers and researchers have joined forces to add scientific rigour to the art of compost making in a bid to improve yields, soil and plant health. The new Innovative Farmers field lab with Farm

Tomra readies for World Avocado Congress
Tomra Food is set to share its latest advances in post-harvest technology and present an academic paper regarding measurement methods for improving product quality at the upcoming World Avocado

Cheap Golden – apple prices in Poland, Ukraine and Moldova remain critically low
According to EastFruit analysts, prices for fresh apples of the most common variety Golden Delicious in Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova remain stable, showing no signs of recovery. The lowest prices

New cherry production line launched in Washington
FirstFruits Farms has introduced the construction of an advanced cherry production line at its facility located in Prescott, Washington. The production line will feature advanced technology

Carbon and fruit: A blueprint for responsible offsets
A recent Guardian article revealed that over 90 per cent of rainforest carbon offsets (one of the most common types of project) are worthless. These projects overstated the threat to forests by