BVL/QS: Emergency authorisations for plant protection products Exirel
On the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has issued two emergency authorisations for the insecticide Exirel to

Envy and Candine boost Blue Whale sales in Spain
Blue Whale has reported strong sales of Envy and Candine apples in Spain this season. In what the company describes as an “atypical” campaign marked by the consequences of the heatwave, the

"We want to help cherry processors and sellers improve product shelf life"
Cherries are loved by many consumers, but the shelf life of cherries is short, which is a big challenge for growers and sellers in production and sales. Post-harvest preservation of cherries is

Discussing the challenges in the potato and avocado sectors in Tanzania
To address the many challenges faced by Tanzania's potato and avocado sectors, several brainstorming sessions were held in Arusha in the second week of March 2023. Stakeholders from across the

Catherine Paice appointed as new president of Marden Fruit Show
The Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 19th April and appointed Catherine Paice as President. Catherine takes over from Teresa Wickham who stepped down

Quebec wholesaler opens new facility and discusses summer programs
Canadawide is getting wider. Just recently, the Montreal, Quebec-based produce wholesaler opened a new facility just 10 minutes away from the company's current operations. With that new space, it