More fruit, vegetables and meat but less fish
More health in the trolley of Italians despite price increases: compared to a year ago, they say they buy far more fruit, fresh vegetables and meat on the supermarket shelves, less liquor, wine

Fruit at school, Veronamercato rewards students
Veronamercatosince 2007 has been disseminating a food education project dedicated to the schools of Verona and province to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables among youngsters and make

Soil fertility, the first results of Joinfruit research
The project 'A healthier soil and a more virtuous production with Symbiotic Agriculture in the fruit sector', the first research experience by a PO on Symbiotic Agriculture, carried out by OP

UK fruit exports to the EU plummet after Brexit
The UK’s fruit exports to the EU have paid a heavy price for Brexit, with their value more than halving between March 2021 and March 2023, according to new data published by the UK

“We want to share our love for the vegetables we create"
Bringing together bright, healthy, and inspiring vegetables, along with a deeper understanding of the foods we eat and why, is Rijk Zwaan's focus at this year's Hort Connections. In an innovative

After 20 years, the EU reopens its market to Argentine organic citrus fruits
Argentina's Ministry of Agriculture has reported that, after 20 years, the European Union has reopened its market to the country's organic citrus; thanks in part to the efforts made by the

Souped-up broccoli bowls over researchers
Smarter Food is increasing production of its broccoli variety GRextra for its soup products after research shows one bowl a week can help lower elevated glucose levels, the Guardian reports. The

Atalanta nutritionist explains the importance of a healthy diet
Nutrition and sport play a decisive role in the wellbeing of every person and at all ages: Dole Italia - Official Healthy Food Sponsor of the Atalanta B.C. First Team - has always been attentive

Melon Mundial, record-breaking Brix campaign
"For more than 15 years, the Mundial melon has been on the national and international market as the first European product, healthy from a phytosanitary point of view and guaranteed by the

Dole stars at RiminiWellness
For all fans of the fitness and wellness world, the appointment not to be missed isRIMINIWELLNESS, the international event dedicated to sport and healthy eating, this year scheduled in the Romagna

Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome
The gut microbiome consists of more than 3 million genes and billions upon billions of microorganisms. These impact the overall health and well-being of humans. A new study has analyzed the

Unravelling misconceptions and proclaiming the true, fresh face of fruits and vegetables

With Being Organic in Eu May goes organic
In order to increase domestic consumption and raise awareness of sustainable organic food, the Being Organic in Eu project, which aims to promote an ethical, healthy, climate-resilient and

Record seizure of pesticides, allegedly worth 5 million
More than 30 tonnes of counterfeit and health-threatening plant protection products, which if sold would have earned around 5 million euro, were seized by the Guardia di Finanza in Boscoreale. A

Network of asparagus and berry associations: First German Asparagus Day successfully launched
Due to the weak demand and low prices for asparagus in the 2022 season, the Network of Asparagus and Berry Associations (Netzwerk der Spargel- und Beerenverbände e.V.) commissioned Pretzlaw

Researchers study if induced autophagy can help make strawberry crops more resistant to extreme drought
According to biologist Victoria Sanchez, the induction of autophagy, a natural mechanism used by living beings to survive adverse situations and stay healthy by recycling nutrients and making more

Apple orchards surveyed as part of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery study

"2023 avocado season off to a good start"
"Avocado sales got off to a great start this year. Many supermarket chains took advantage of the 'healthy intentions' momentum to highlight avocados, known as a 'superfood.' Many promotions were,

UK fruit exports to the EU down by more than half since Brexit
Recent data from HMRC indicates that exports of fruit from the UK to the EU, including traditional English apples and pears, have more than halved since Brexit. The drop has been put down to the

Greenyard to serve 100% pure-plant gelato
Greenyard, a global supplier of fresh, frozen and prepared fruit and vegetables, has expanded its pure-plant product range with the acquisition of the Dutch - Italian start-up, Gigi Gelato. It is

Efra inquiry to scrutinise pesticide and fertiliser use
The Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee is continuing its inquiry into soil health by looking into the effects of pesticides and fertilisers. On the afternoon of Wednesday 24 May, a

Our coconut business also helps and supports Vietnamese farmers
"The global coconut market has witnessed huge growth in recent years, especially in the post-Covid era. There's a trend with consumers going for healthy products. Our business core value is not