University of California, Riverside to release a new avocado scion cultivar ‘Bl516’
The University of California, Riverside’s (UCR's) avocado scion breeding program began in the 1950’s and continues today under the guidance of Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia, Professor of Extension,

Will GlobalG.A.P. certification enable Fyffes to export melons to Europe?
Back in 2021, Fyffes began the transformation of its Honduran and Guatemalan melon businesses with the goal to become GlobalG.A.P. certified. New management was appointed, including the General

Webseite von „Pears with love: a case study of sustainable agriculture“ ist online
At www.pearswithlove.eu the website of the European project "Pears with love: a case study of sustainable agriculture" is online, promoted by Apo Conerpo Sca and co-financed by the European

Oerlemans Plastics closes 50-year anniversary in style
Oerlemans Plastics has closed its 50th-anniversary celebrations in style with the festival Circular Open Air. The packaging manufacturer organized a dazzling program this weekend for 400 business

Trainee programme starts: BMEL promotes training of organic specialists
Companies can apply to participate in the "Organic Agriculture and Food Management Trainee Programme" until 30 June 2023. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) finances the programme

Government and business promote Dutch horticulture during GreenTech
Multiple government and horticultural organisations are joining forces to promote the Dutch horticultural sector internationally during GreenTech Amsterdam (13-15 June 2023). The collective

High shopping costs, a card for 1.5 million families is on the way
Acountering the high cost of shopping, a card is on the way for about one and a half million families. This was said a few days ago by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Francesco

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA: The programme is set
Day one of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, which takes place in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 September, is all about marketing and consumers. "We take a look at the changing market demographics in Asia, explore

Rockit apples partners with Lulu hypermarkets across Middle-East
As new season fruit begins arriving in-market, New Zealand apple brand, Rockit Global has championed the first memorandum of understanding (MOU) in its category, signing a 12-month deal with Lulu

Rockit signs Lulu deal in Middle East
New Zealand-based apple brand Rockit Global has championed the first memorandum of understanding (MOU) in its category, signing a 12-month deal with Lulu Hypermarkets across the Middle East. The