NielsenIQ appoints new European head
NielsenIQ, a global consumer intelligence company, has announced the appointment of Emilie Darolles as managing director of western Europe and international global clients. In this role, Darolles

Chilean heat speeds up the end of its blueberry season
Chilean blueberry supplies have begun to slow down significantly. “Our Chilean volume was almost cut in half essentially and others in the industry have almost stopped,” says Joshua Minton of

Westfalia with innovative agricultural R&D at FRUIT LOGISTICA
As an investor in avocado research, Westfalia operates an internationally renowned research programme from South Africa, backed by a dedicated team of in-house researchers, scientists and

Up to 15 percent more yield and increased resistance
'Roundita,' a new tomato variety developed by De Ruiter Seeds as part of Vegetables by Bayer, has been grown in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for about a year. Market Developer Grit Vogt from

Palm Nuts & More: Almond demand has slightly firmed prices
All in all, shipments at the end of January were up by 2.63%. One reason for the good shipments is probably due to the fact that in the fourth quarter of 2022 the stocks in the buyer countries

Quality of Chilean table grapes needs to excel for industry to survive
The last few years have been challenging for the Chilean table grape industry due to weather events, logistical problems, and more. “As a result, this year is vital for Chilean growers, and they

In Southern France 12,000 kilos of citrus are transformed into works of art
Every February, the "Fête du Citron" takes place in Menton, France. Held for the 89th time this year, this lemon festival decorates the streets of this French coastal town from February 11 to 26.