Govt backs UK fruit and veg
UK growers will benefit from a commitment to protect their interests in future trade deals, support to boost domestic fruit and veg production and new investment in technologies, says Prime

In 2021, the price of Spanish aubergines surpassed that of Dutch aubergines for the first time in history
According to FAO data, in a Hortoinfo analysis, in 2021 Spain surpassed the Netherlands for the first time ever in the price paid to farmers for their aubergines, as Spanish producers were paid

Global food system faces 'major but solvable challenges'
We can be more optimistic now about the challenge of feeding the world than would have seemed possible 30-40 years ago.

Onions force Erdogan to the ballot
After 20 years of unchallenged rule, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will have to go to the runoff in Turkey's presidential elections. In the first round last Sunday, more than 60 million voters gave him

Onion market review for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
According to EastFruit analysts, onions remain one of the most dynamic positions on the fruit and vegetable market, although, thanks to the arrival of new crop onions from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,

Orogel and Hera together to produce renewable energy
From the land to the table in an increasingly sustainable manner: the green revolution of Orogel, Italy's leading agricultural cooperative in the production of fresh frozen vegetables, accelerates

New Zealand fresh produce software provider savours surge of demand
New Zealand fresh produce software provider Radford Software Limited has expanded its global reach into new territories and categories as it continues to ride the wave of increased demand for its

"For the sake of the entire apple industry, we hope that better years are now ahead for the time being"
As one of the founding members in 1994, the Recht company has actively shaped the development of Elbe Obst Vertriebsgesellschaft from the very beginning. Today, the family-owned company based in

Banana waste upcycling is spurring on Uganda’s circular economy
Uganda is the world's second largest producer and consumer of bananas. Unfortunately, the fruit contributes to major post-harvest and processing waste, with tons of banana waste ending up in

Cultivate home-grown fruit pickers, says Braverman
The home secretary Suella Braverman will argue in a speech today (15 May) that there is “no good reason” Britain cannot train its own fruit pickers and lorry drivers, the BBC reports. Speaking

Shape and flavor of an Italian traditional tomato: pizzutello
Sicilian producers are very interested in pizzutello tomatoes by TSI Italia, especially since they follow the indications of their trusted traders to decide which varieties to focus on. Another

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