Wystartował sezon owoców pestkowych z importu
Na polskim rynku pojawiły się właśnie pierwsze owoce pestkowe z krajów południowej Europy. Sezonu handlowy dla hiszpańskich i włoskich nektarynek, brzoskwiń

New NFF horticulture chair appointed
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Jolyon Burnett as the next chair of the Horticulture Council. The appointment follows an exhaustive search triggered by

Outbound Mission program plays an important role supporting Australian grape exporters
India is a large producer of table grapes with relatively small volumes imported mostly from China. India’s lack of cold chain infrastructure inhibits table grape development. In 2021/22 India

'Eating mushrooms might lower blood pressure levels'
In a recent Phytotherapy Research study, scientists review existing literature on edible mushrooms and their bioactive constituents and their impact on hypertension. Edible mushrooms are enriched

Norma opens largest and most modern logistics centre
Nuremberg-based discount grocer Norma opens its new and state-of-the-art logistics centre in Gerolzhofen, Lower Franconia, after 14 months of construction. The new building project is the largest

Managing Director Dr. Kristian Moeller of GLOBALG.A.P. to step down
Kristian Moeller, Managing Director of GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH, has announced he will step down from the role effective May 31. Dr. Moeller has been pursuing the mission of promoting

National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council announces Jolyon Burnett as next chairperson
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has today announced Jolyon Burnett as its next chairperson. The much-anticipated appointment follows an exhaustive search triggered by

Launch of Saarthi: A bouquet of B2B services in the fruits and vegetables sector
China's JD.com promotes finance chief to CEO role as Xu Lei resigns E-commerce giant JD.com Inc. said its chief executive Xu Lei will step down, with the company's chief financial officer taking

Kristian Moeller says goodbye to GlobalGAP
Kristian Moeller has announced that he will leave GlobalGAP on 1 June after more than 20 years at the farming certification organisation. GlobalGAP’s managing director has revealed that he is

Kenyan President Ruto strikes horticulture deal with the Netherlands
Kenya and the Netherlands have committed to boosting ties and developing economic relations. The nations have partnered to enhance trade in fruits and vegetables. Under the agreement, the two

DBV calls for corrections to Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork strategy
On the occasion of the general debate on 10 May 2023 in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg entitled "Council and Commission statements - The role of farmers as enablers of the green transition and a

Photo report: Interpack 2023
From May 4 to 10, visitors to Germany's Düsseldorf exhibition center could see the latest gadgets in packaging technology and machines. Numerous applications for fresh food to non-food were

Beneficial nematodes ‘have major role in pest control fight’
Sustainable crop protection business Koppert has extolled the benefits of beneficial nematodes for biological pest control. While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affects

Charlotte Langerak-Visser appointed as CEO of Viscon Group
As of May 1, Charlotte Langerak-Visser, a third-generation family member, has been appointed as the new CEO of Viscon Group. Charlotte takes over the baton from René de Vos. René will continue