A third of packagers ‘unaware of new EPR rules’
As many as a third of manufacturers are unaware of extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations for packaging, according to a new study. Initial findings from the study, which was produced

Pineapple plot takes over Queens Gardens
Brisbane’s Queens Gardens was transformed into a temporary pineapple plantation this morning (3 February). The site was used to launch Queensland’s Year of Horticulture campaign.

Colruyt Group is acquiring 100% of the shares of Degrenne Distribution
UK: Lidl's new reward card offers prizes if you buy fresh fruit and veg Lidl is launching a new initiative designed to reward healthy eating among its customers by giving points and prizes to

Los Gallombares: more production and new sustainable facilities
This coming spring, the Granada cooperative will once again surprise customers and consumers with an increase in its own production of green asparagus, reaching 9 million kilos. This vegetable

"Our automatic peelers are sold to 50 countries"
Last month, the Japanese automatic fruit peeler innovator Astra celebrated its peeler being exported to 50 countries. Now the company is busy preparing to attend the Berlin Fruit Logistica, and is

Onion prices are rising fast in Moldova
Onion prices in Moldova started increasing in the third decade of January. Prices for onions of all quality categories have risen by 10-12%, up to 9-10 MDL/kg ($0.48-0.53/kg). Until now, the