Freshfel Europe warns European Commission of consequences of proposed marketing standards for pre-cut O+G
The sector is urging the European Commission to withdraw or amend certain parts of its draft proposal that will impact competitiveness, drive up prices and affect consumption of ready-to-eat fresh

Potatoes: HZPC UK achieves eleven per cent increase in sales and acquires TLC Potatoes
Potato grower Royal HZPC Group is maintaining its forecasts for the 2022/23 financial year, expecting an 11% increase in turnover compared to the previous year (€352m), with a gross margin of

South African fruit exports making progress in new markets

Total Canadian potato storage holdings May 1 are down 1.2% over 2022 numbers
Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on May 1, 2023 are down 1.2% over 2022 numbers for the same period, and higher than the 3-yr. average. There were fresh shippers in both Canada and the U.S.

Morocco: imports of raisins up 20-fold in just five years!
Along with fresh grape and wine production, Morocco is a relatively large producer of raisins; however, Moroccan production of dried grapes is not enough to satisfy the domestic market demand,

FLP Colombia obtains B Corp status
Exotic fruit specialist FLP Colombia has been awarded B Corp Certification in recognition of its social and environmental standards relating to its governance, workers, community, environment, and

BVL/QS: Further emergency authorisation for plant protection product Exirel against cherry vinegar fly
The use of the insecticide with the active ingredient cyantraniliprole for the control of cherry vinegar flies (Drosophila suzukii) on red, white and black currants as well as on blueberries is