Cpr System, Gabriele Ferri is the new president
Gabriele Ferri (in the opening photo) is the new president of Cpr System - the Cooperative Society of Emilia Romagna, the national leader in reusable sideboard and pallet packaging - unanimously

Rozpoczęcie 12. edycji konkursu Zero Waste Living Award
Dobre praktyki nie wyjeżdżają na wakacje, przynajmniej taką nadzieję ma kampania Zero Waste Last Minute Market, która wraz z nadejściem lata - od środy 21 czerwca - rozpoczęła nabór

Drewry’s composite World Container Index dropped 3.5% to $1,535.75 per 40ft container this week
According to Drewry, the composite World Container Index has decreased by 3.5% to $1,535.75 this week. It has dropped by 78.9% when compared with the same week last year. The latest Drewry WCI

New sustainable packaging production line revealed in Canada
Last week, CKF Inc. unveiled a new production line for their certified home compostable and recyclable food packaging, Earthcycle™ at the Langley B.C. factory, supporting their commitment to

Pesca e Nettarina di Romagna, amended specification
Five years of waiting and a bureaucratic process that seemed interminable. But in the end, on 14 June last, the Regulation approving and making applicable the amendment to the specification for

Spanish pitahaya campaign kicks off in Huelva
The pitahaya is already one of Huelva's many crops. The campaign of this exotic fruit is starting this week with the first harvests, and those lots will find their way into the European markets as

Zespri appoints Steven Martina as President of Europe and North America
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson last week confirmed the appointment of Steven Martina as Zespri’s new President of Europe and North America. "Steven will lead our European and North American team’s

The value of imported avocado grew by 75.5% up to April
In the first four months of the year, the value of practically all imported fruit has risen, with avocado standing out in first place, with the highest value for the period and the greatest

Pesticide regulation: 'It will be for the plenary to decide'
Della Casa - At the end of last week came like a thunderbolt the advance information on the outcome of the additional investigation into the impact assessment, requested from the European

Irish potato prices have doubled over the past twelve months
According to a Dublin-based fresh produce supplier, Irish potato prices have doubled over the past twelve months, and further market increases might be ahead. Owner of a fresh fruit and vegetable

Stone fruit, a season with two faces
Summer is now in full swing and hopes are high for a revival of the typical good season. But the last few days of trading in the wholesale markets, with the exception of melons and watermelons,

FEM, ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new hi-tech greenhouse
A new greenhouse serving research, training and experimentation activities was inaugurated last Thursday on the campus of the Edmund Mach Foundation in San Michele all'Adige. It is a very modern

Retailers face MP questions over rising food prices
Bosses from the ‘big four’ supermarkets face questions from MPs tomorrow (27 June) on rising food prices. Retail executives are likely to be asked by MPs on the cross-party business and trade

Старт 12-й премии Zero Waste Living Award
Хорошая практика не уходит на каникулы, по крайней мере, на это надеется кампания "Ноль отходов" компании Last

Raspberries can last twice as long before going to waste
After a few days on the shelf, raspberries are likely to join millions of tonnes of produce that are wasted every year. This unnecessary loss of food can be reduced thanks to technology. Food tech

The season for cherries. What preserves to make with them?
The season for cherries does not last very long. Lovers of this fruit should already be thinking about preserves so that they can enjoy their taste during the autumn and winter days. The harvest

EU Agriculture Council discusses SUR
On 27 June, the agriculture ministers of the EU Member States will meet in Luxembourg for the last time under the Swedish Council Presidency. The agenda includes the progress report on the

Start of the 12th Zero Waste Living Award
Good practices do not go on holiday, at least this is the hope of the Last Minute Market's Zero Waste campaign, which with the onset of summer - from Wednesday 21 June - has launched the call for

Asparagus season: Pfalzmarkt eG draws a more positive balance than 2022
After last year's season - due to ruinous producer prices - was disastrous for domestic asparagus cultivation, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG can draw a much more positive balance for 2023.

The role of calcium in the construction of high quality blueberry fruit
Fruits on blueberry bushes are already formed. Yields on most plantations are promising, especially considering the difficult spring weather. Soon, the berries will start to colour and in a little

Growers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
The British blueberry season officially kicked off last week (9 June), with leading growers forecasting bumper volumes. Hall Hunter, which produces 30 per cent of the UK crop, expects total yields

Interview with GLOBALGAP Managing Director Dr Elmé Coetzer-Boersma
In the last 20 years, we have continuously developed our products in response to global challenges and we will maintain this vital approach over the next 20 years, offering innovative GLOBALG.A.P.

Kamchatka berry season. Producers choose to sell processed products
Author: Albert Katana 22 June 2023 11:24 Last year, processing plants were offering a price of around £5. per kilogram of mechanically harvested berries - looking at demand and supply it seems

The 2023/24 apple season will be very different from the previous one
The passing apple season was quite difficult in Poland. Not only in terms of harvesting all apples, but also in terms of sales at the beginning of the season. - The 2022/23 apple season was a

Etna cherries, bad weather leaves no escape
Etna cherries are a speciality that Sicily can hardly do without. Rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids, thanks to the volcanic soil in which they grow, they are, however, a rarity this year. Bad