Asian bedbug, defence strategies work
As the Asian longhorn beetle is a complex problem for the production sector, there is no magic wand that can solve it tout court. To assess the best strategies, the environmental context in

#Repartofresh. Cedi Sigma Campania (D.IT): assets and choices in fruit and vegetables
For Cedi Sigma Campania (D.IT- Distribuzione Italiana), operating under the Sigma banner in the region, the fruit and vegetable department represents the 'Sunday best' of the point of sale. This

Importing EU goods into the UK: more change is underway
Following repeated postponements, the UK Government has finally published its plans to introduce full border controls on imports of goods from the EU. We explain what this means in practice and

Spring brings on local blackberries and blueberries
The Giumarra Companies is kicking off its domestic berry season with ample supplies. “Spring is always an exciting time of year for us, as we proudly start featuring our berries from local

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‘He never lost his interest in the now and in the new’
Ninety-three years are very many, but they still don’t seem quite enough to contain the long and eventful life of Günter Schweinsberg, which ended peacefully just a short while ago. It is no

Bronze, silver and gold is what Bioland has always wanted
Bioland welcomes the draft of the Bio-Auß-Haus-Verpflegungs-Verordnung (Bio-AHVV), which Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir recently presented to the Federal Cabinet. The proposed organic label

President Erdoğan refutes rising cost of living problem in Türkiye
During a rally that was held yesterday in Denizli province, Turkish president Erdoğan has denied there is an ‘expensive onion, potato or cucumber problem’ in the country. The president argued

Superfoods may unbalance f&h intake in children
Superfoods are products that in recent years have gained prominence in the diet thanks to social networks and the internet, and are often presented or sold as those that theoretically provide

Jabłka Alwa i Mutsu wróciły do łask?
Jabłka Alwa, a zwłaszcza Mutsu przez długi czas w bieżącym sezonie nie cieszyły się większym zainteresowaniem. Zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o Alwę, która

"Unusual asparagus demand results in one of the busiest Easters ever"
The Belgian company, Tino's Fruit, has had a few, exceptionally hectic, weeks. "I think we had one of the busiest Easters ever," says business manager Geert Baecke. "The weather was beautiful,

In the UK, pears can be buttery or crispy
It is not always easy at the time of purchase to identify pears at the right degree of ripeness for different tastes. In Great Britain, the offer of this product is varied and there are references

"Winter cauliflower is a high-risk crop so supermarkets don't bet heavily on it"
"We began harvesting the first new crop of size six winter cauliflower this week, so we have it available too," says Ruud Slagter of P.N. Slagter. This Dutch company grows cauliflower on 180

Week 13, fruit and vegetables back in the abyss
The thirteenth week of the New Year brings the value sales of fruit and vegetables by weight back into negative territory and increases the gap with the Packaged Retailers (FMCG). Among sales

Kanzi, full of energy with the Deejay Ten
Satisfying consumers with an extraordinary taste experience until June? Yes You Kanzi®! It's a dynamic public, always looking for an injection of energy, that of the apple marketed by the VOG and

EPS packaging ensures fresh arrival of grapes
Maintaining the quality of fresh products from farm to table has always been a challenge in the logistics environment. The characteristics of increased shelf-life and conservation provided by

Stellar prices but poor quality: this is not good enough
Operating in fruit and vegetables, with first fruits or new items, does not always bring the desired results; this is especially the case if certain factors - such as quality/price ratio and

"Dates sales have been excellent recently"
As usual, the Dutch dried fruit and nuts company Tovano was busy last week because of Easter. "In recent years, Easter sales have always been excellent. People often receive plenty of packages at

South Africa ready to serve the world’s most demanding market
South Africa is gearing up for a new citrus season. “We are entering the 25th year of shipping citrus to the United States,” says Suhanra Conradie with Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA).

Minister Peter Hauk MdL: "We can no longer afford to throw away edible food".
"For many people, a festive, good and rich meal with the family is a must, especially during the Easter holidays. Since people don't always eat all of their leftovers during the extensive meals at

Local products, a marketing tool
Whether because of what we have experienced or because retail is always evolving and reinventing itself, I highlight in this article two initiatives that have been launched in the UK that are

Will the price of processing tomatoes in Spain affect negotiations in Italy?
"Italy has always had the most expensive prices in the world when it comes to fresh tomatoes destined to the processing industry. The announcement of the signing of contracts for Spanish tomatoes

France: Strawberry consumption should increase in the coming days
All circumstances are in place for strawberry consumption to go up around Easter. “Strawberry sales are usually good in the week before Easter. We also have beautiful sunny days, which is always

Protecting orchards in early spring. Which pests and what to control?
The early spring period is one of the most important times to control many groups of pests in orchards. Reducing pests at this time will make it significantly easier to protect yourself later in

What are the most important parts of a trimmer to look out for when buying?
The trimmer is a device that is always useful where a standard lawnmower does not quite do the job. Above all, the trimmer makes it possible to remove unwanted greenery from areas that are