Fruttela wants to export citrus from Egypt to Brazil

“Onion production is about 60 per cent lower, demand is strong”
Despite a lower production of onions in Egypt this season, Gehan ElSheref, executive manager of Agro Best, feels they’ll be able to supply onions for a long time to come: “The onion crop is

How record rainfall is impacting California’s strawberries
Watch and wait. That’s where California strawberry growers are at following late last week’s record rainfalls and subsequent flooding in the Salinas-Watsonville region. Now, growers are still

Consumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
A new report claims it is extremely hard for consumers to gauge the sustainability of their own eating habits and therefore eat greener, especially when there is no kind of labelling system to

Remach appointment strengthens Haith’s European presence
The UK’s leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer has strengthened its European presence with the appointment of a new dealer. Haith has appointed Remach BV as their representative in

Salix Fruits opens new office in Egypt
Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruits, continues its global expansion with the opening of its office in Sadat City, Egypt. “This is one of the most important milestones for the

The aroma wheel illustrates the character of Marlene® apples.
Protected by her father, the mountain; cradled by her mother, the sunlight; nurtured and strengthened by time, her master. This is how Marlene®, the apple Daughter of the Alps, develops its

Belgian cooperative appoints general manager
Last Wednesday, March 15, the REO Veiling board of directors unanimously appointed Filip Vanaken as general manager of the Belgian cooperative growers' association. Filip has held the position on

Rethinking how to present guava to consumers and retailers
Supplies of guava from Mexico, which are lower than this time last year, continue to be tight and have been since November. Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits says guava is grown year-round in

"Circular packaging can help Europe meet its energy-neutral climate goals"
Seven years from now, all European Union countries must have reached their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here, the European Green Deal plays a central role. "Urgent action is needed. CO2