5 a Day: new strategic direction
More than a hundred attendees from different associated companies attended the event in which the professional team of 5 a day presented the Report of Activities carried out during 2022 as well as

Spotlight on California avocado growers
The California Avocado Commission is honouring International Women’s Day (8 March) by sharing profiles on some of its members. Four female growers feature in the campaign, with their stories

Rijk Zwaan adds Abysal RZ and Vortice RZ to its cucumber range
Rijk Zwaan has expanded its Dutch cucumber portfolio with two new materials under its Blueleaf umbrella. These are Abysal RZ and Vortice RZ. Numerous visitors were able to see both varieties in

‘Godfather of Fruit’ Peter Fowler passes away
Covent Garden Tenants Association (CGTA) honorary president Peter Fowler MBE has died at the age of 78.

"If the flowering had happened on the usual dates, we would be talking about a disaster"
In recent days, night temperatures have again fallen to sub-zero levels in various fruit and vegetable producing areas of Spain. In the case of stone fruit, frost damage has been reported in

Sorma Group presents its new case packer
The Sorma Open Days took place last Thursday 2 and Friday 3 at the company's facilities in the Valencian town of Puzol. The demonstration events were attended by numerous customers and friends of

African organic plants show potential to combat obesity and address taste disorders
At BioFach 2023, African herbs and fruits were highlighted for their nutritional density while also being able to regulate insulin levels, blood sugar levels or modify taste receptors through

Bayer's commitment to the development of more sustainable fruit and vegetable varieties
Bayer, through Vegetables by Bayere its Seminis and De Ruiter brands, presented innovative solutions for regenerative agriculture and new, more resilient varieties at Fruit Logistica. "To feed a

​Veganuary takes world by storm
Veganuary, the global organisation encouraging people to try vegan in January and beyond, today (7 March) released its 2023 campaign review revealing a record-breaking global impact with higher

DP World ramps up UK investment
Dubai-based global port operator DP World is investing £12m in two new rail mounted gantry (RMG) cranes at its London Gateway port to meet fast growing demand for rail connections from customers

The ANPP calls for an urgent safeguard plan for the next 24 months
The National Association of Apples and Pears asks for a safeguard plan for the French apple, with measures based on three pillars, for the coming 24 months. During his visit to the Salon de

Cupla steps into the limelight
Spanish berry cooperative Cuna de Platero is holding two open days at its facilities in Huelva this week to showcase its new blueberry variety Cupla to local farmers and agronomists. On 8 and 9 of

Belgian company busy expanding its exotic fruit site
Group A. De Witte has begun the considerable expansion of its Starpack site. This exotic fruit site was bustling last week with the delivery of seven 45-meter-long wooden trusses. "That had some