Syngenta, innovation in broccoli
It is the brassica market where Syngenta Vegetable Seeds focuses its research and genetic improvement. In particular the broccoli segment, where with early varieties, Monrello, and late varieties,

Aldi, Tesco and Sainsburys still major retailers for British apples
Every month, British Apples & Pears collate data from our British Apple & Pear growers on the quantity of British apples they sold to UK supermarkets. The latest data is below. Here’s the

Meloni, Italiafruit's analysis
In spite of the fact that the temperatures cannot yet be considered purely summery, the supply of melonisiciliani is steadily increasing at the wholesale markets. The fruit has a good organoleptic

Is cherry fattening?
Fruit is healthy A varied selection of fruit is key to a healthy, balanced diet. Not only do they provide essential vitamins, minerals and fibre that our bodies need to function properly, but they

South Africa: Frustration grows over citrus situation
The Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) has again appealed to the South African government to avert the looming crisis of the EU FCM regulation, which threatens orange exports and growers'

Fruitnet chairman and Fruit Logistica co-founder dies, aged 93
Chris White pays tribute to departed friend and colleague Günter Schweinsberg, the fresh produce business journalist, publisher, and chairman of Fruitnet Media International, died peacefully at