Fruit and vegetable foreman, a dying figure
How can the management of the fruit and vegetable department change in the future if the 'old' figure of the department manager, the one who knows the trade, trains new colleagues daily in the

European processing potato prices at record levels
European processing potato prices have hit record highs this week, with increased competition from processors for a limited volume of uncontracted (free-buy) stocks pushing up physical prices. The

“The Mariguette strawberry will reach its production peak next week”
Among the varieties sold by Earth Market, the Mariguette is an elongated strawberry that entered the French market 7 years ago. “Created by breeder Marionnet Label, the Mariguette is a premium

Emilia-Romagna, meeting with POs on strategies against extreme events and plant diseases
A common front between the Region and producers in the fruit and vegetable sector in Emilia-Romagna to enhance the primary sector and cope with the climatic difficulties that have altered the

'Breaking up the turf: excellent results for brown spot'
Brown spot blight (Stemphylium vesicarium) has severely tested pear growers in Northern Italy in recent years, causing extensive damage (with losses in some plants of close to 80-90%) especially

Lotte Mart plans to package their tomatoes in 100% recycled plastic containers
UK: Asda signs up to the global LEAF Marque Environmental Assurance System, to help deliver its sustainable sourcing commitments Asda has begun to roll out LEAF Marque certification across its UK