How tolerance to stress can be improved for cherries and other tree crops
“The role of the cuticle, whether it’s on the fruit, seeds or foliage, is very important for plant health and leads to healthy plants and high-quality fruit. However, the cuticle can be

The barcode turns 50
On April 3, 1973, executives from the leading food industry and distribution companies in the United States met to choose the symbol that would be used to identify products in shops. The winning

Trends in the nut industry in Spain and Portugal
"For us, this TOMRA Talks has definitely been a great event. We have been working on it for more than 4 months and with Borrell's unbeatable support we have exceeded our expectations. The

"Bottom onion price seems to be in sight"
The Dutch onion sector is adjusting to recent market price pressure, with bale prices now at €0.80-€0.95. Eric Moerdijk of Monie, a grading and packing company, believes the bottom has

Australia grants APAL new fund to support apple exports
Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. The A$450,000 (US$300,000)

Is loose fruit and vegetables really more sustainable?
Does less packaging correspond to greater environmental sustainability? A positive answer to the question seems to underlie several economic policy decisions taken recently by some of our European

A Colombian firm obtains Fair Trade USA certification for its Hass avocado
Jardín Exotics is the first Hass avocado export company in Colombia to obtain Fair Trade USA certification. According to Pedro Pablo Diaz, the manager of the company, this certification shows

Supporting Australian apple exports
Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. The A$450,000 (US$300,000)