This spring’s Washington cherry yield might be a winner
It looks like this year’s spring fruit crop will be coming up cherries in Washington state. According to Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington Tree Fruit Association, the state’s crop will

At Macfrut Melinda presents the Piccoline and takes stock of marketed varieties
Melinda's Piccoline are proposed as a healthy and child-friendly alternative for snack time, a strategy capable of intercepting the responsible purchasing target, with children or grandchildren of

UK fruit exports have halved since Brexit, data shows
The UK’s fruit exports to the EU have lost more than half of their value, equal to almost £135m, in the two years to March 2023, according to new data published by the government’s tax

25 tons of almonds seized in Alicante due to dangerous toxins
In a joint operation of the Guardia Civil and the Tax Agency this Saturday, 25 tons of almonds with very dangerous toxins were seized in Alicante. Three Spanish nationals and one Dutch citizen

TikTok avocado hack might breed deadly bacteria
A recent TikTok 'life hack' - widely shared on the social media platform – promises to give your avocados a longer lifespan. But health experts are urging people to take caution because the

LIDL, cartoons away from junk food
The German giant wants to guide families towards buying healthier products and avoid emphasising the less healthy ones to customers. As reported by the Sun, the discounter plans to remove all

From Sant'Anna comes protein water
As we also anticipated at our Think Fresh event (click here to read the article), waters are becoming fruit and vegetables' main competitor on health and wellness issues. An example of this is the

Two new Ecoculture technologies
Ecoculture Biosciences continues to innovate and develop new tools to help farmers around the world improve crop health and future profits, and recently presented two new technologies at Infoagro

'Tea a response against drought'
Research in the fascinating world of plants is essential to address global agricultural challenges and to develop sustainable production models that provide healthy and nutritious food. Assisted

Banana a 'superfood' for Harvard University
There is a bit of confusion surrounding bananas. Some people consider this iconic golden fruit to be a healthy choice, while others avoid it because of supposed negative effects. Unfavourable

Modern packing solutions making tomato packhouses more competitive
Tomatoes are one of life’s blessings. For growers, tomatoes give a high yield and are in strong demand. Consumers appreciate that tomatoes are packed with healthy antioxidants, nutrients, and

Fruits and vegetables, a priority in the shopping basket
Health, quality and respect for the environment play a fundamental role for consumers when buying fruit and vegetables. The campaign under the slogan "Compete for a better life by eating at least

MPs deeply concerned about rural mental health
MPs have expressed deep concern about how isolation, poor public transport and a relative lack of digital connectivity have contributed to poor mental health outcomes for all categories of people

Chile and the US strengthen bilateral relations for the exchange of fresh fruits
A delegation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) visited Chile last week with the aim of advancing, together with

Kenyan farmers switch from tobacco to avocado farming
The recent global shift towards a more health-conscious way of life has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. In Migori

Fresh Del Monte invests in plant-based food firm
Fresh Del Monte, Inc., a vertically integrated producer, distributor and marketer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and Vertage Inc., a chef-founded company producing foods made without

Fruit Vegetables Europe: Fruit and vegetables must not be missing from the shopping list
The campaign, with the slogan "Join the #LongLifeChallenge in Europe and take action for a better life by eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day", aims to raise awareness of the importance of eating

Oranfrizer juices provide refreshment at 'Corri Catania
Oranfrizer Gruppo Unifrutti, which quenched the thirst of visitors to the Corri Catania Village with its 100% natural juices from 11 to 14 May, the day of the fifteenth edition of the solidarity

Austria: Chiquita and Billa with a test run of several weeks in the checkout zone
With Chiquita to go, the banana is leaving the fruit department and since the beginning of May has also been found in the checkout zone in around 300 Billa stores in the greater Vienna area,

No link found between Costco fruits and hepatitis cases in Taiwan
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration Director Wu Shou-mei said the hepatitis A virus was detected in a batch of Kirkland Signature Three Berry Blend during a border inspection on April 10,

Ryzyko chorób serca może znacznie spaść dzięki piciu tych soków owocowych
Badania Harvard School of Public Health wydają się wskazywać, że spożywanie żywności i napojów o wysokiej zawartości potasu może pomóc w "znacznym obniżeniu" ryzyka rozwoju

San Marzano tomatoes, a virtuous example of supply chain integration
Territory, traditions, healthiness and quality. These are the main features that the Consorzio di tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano dell'agro sarnese-nocerino DOP highlighted at TUTTOFOOD in Milan.

Fruit kisses goodnight
The benefits of fruit and vegetables are flaunted in all the health magazines and nutritionists recommend fruit in diets as the cornerstone of healthy eating. Fruit is a synonym for healthy, even