Lower Saxony: Asparagus scarce at Easter, but available here and there
The fresh asparagus shoots are sprouting towards the warming sun - if it shines. At the moment, however, there is still a lack of sunshine. As the Landvolk press service reports, asparagus will be

Marmande, the precocious are called Marego and Maremosso
From niche product to genuine market segment, the Marmande tomato is increasingly in demand. In particular, consumers are looking for the easily recognisable quality of Marinda F1. A Nunhems rib

Cauliflower growers warn of shortages after 40 per cent of UK crop was wiped out
Growers are warning of shortages on supermarket shelves after freezing temperatures in December and January wiped out 40 per cent of the UK cauliflower crop. According to Martin Tate, commercial

Cooperation between France and Italy to save organic apples
With 193,000 and 227,000 tonnes respectively, Italy and France are the two largest producers of organic apples in the European Union, accounting for 64% of the 658,000 tonnes of European

yello® conquers discerning consumers
The exotic aroma, an inviting, intensely yellow colour and a fine, crisp pulp: with these characteristics, the yello® apple has conquered its public, who will be able to find it on the markets

Nationwide Produce launches new premium asparagus brand - Spear It
Nationwide Produce have today announced the launch of their new premium British asparagus brand, ‘Spear It’. The asparagus are exclusively packed for Nationwide and available for purchase as

Drake Hall inmates use fruit to create hooch
HMP Prison Drake Hall is a women's closed prison, located near the village of Eccleshall in Staffordshire, England. Inmates there have been brewing illegal hooch from fruit and vegetables,

L'Insalata dell'Orto: double-digit growth for the Metti un Fiore brand
The market for edible flowers is growing, not only in view of Easter. Insalata dell'Orto, which is the leading European producer and has dedicated a specific brand, Metti un Fiore (Put a Flower),

Jingold, the season ends with satisfaction
In a highly challenging international context, the season closes with satisfaction for Jingold, which specialises in the cultivation and marketing of high quality kiwifruit, primarily yellow and