Fighting food waste in tomatoes demands quality modelling using non-destructive tools, says Eva Ketel, scientific researcher in physiology and product quality at Wageningen University & Research
Earliest production zones are reporting a good quality crop this year
Organisation says the rules lack focus on food safety, food loss, waste prevention, and will raise trade concerns
Two tech firms have joined forces to help cut convenience-store-customer grocery-bills and reduce food waste
Production down in France and Italy, Greece bounces back and Spanish output and acreage increase
Paddie Allen hired to head up the company’s UK air freight operations
Import value climbs by 26 per cent while exports rise slightly year-on-year at 1 per cent
No fruit from company’s first new-season consignment of SunGold will be released until further inspections have been carried out and any affected product is destroyed
Resistance is important as the fight against ToBRFV continues, but other traits such as taste, shelf-life, colour and yield are also crucial given retail and consumer preferences
SBTi commits to reduce harmful emissions in order to curb global warming
‘Values are being reset’ in the Peruvian asparagus sector and a combination of factors look set to limit future exports to the UK
The government has denied reports that post-Brexit checks on EU goods “won’t be ‘turned on’” from the end of the month
Shadow environment secretary outlines Labour plans to support farmers and put money in pockets of food producers
World’s first electric straddle carrier fleet arrives at DP World’s London Gateway Hub
Extended service will include calls to Rotterdam, Felixstowe, and Bremerhaven, a boost for Indian exporters
From this year, cooperatives in Extremadura and Andalusia will join those from Murcia, Valencia, Aragón and Catalonia
South America accounted for half of all imports last year
The high price point of Dutch producer Looye Kwekers’ premium tomatoes raises expectations, but the company’s commitment to delivering the best taste means consumers should never be disappointed
Tim O’Malley, group managing director of UK grower-importer Nationwide Produce, highlights the current weather challenges facing the fresh produce industry
The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience
UK government postpones start of physical checks on EU food imports for sixth time to avoid “serious disruption” at the border, according to report
The facility has 24 ripening cells on two levels and two packaging lines with a capacity of 45 trays per minute
Peter Shakespeare of Certis Belchim UK explains that growers must think carefully about how to integrate biorational controls in their IPM programmes as synthetic products continue to be banned
Comment: Edwin Wentink, vice president business development– Europe at Lineage, highlights the importance of a joined-up approach to cold chain logistics
The union says Morrisons’ logistics workers in Cheshire and Wakefield could strike over pensions, leaving store shelves empty
From this summer, the variety will also be available from South Africa
Sergio del Castillo and Badr Bennis replace outgoing chairs Justin Chadwick and José Antonio García
Committee accuses South Africa of “threats and blackmail” towards the EU
Bloom Fresh has announced the appointment of Fiachra Moloney as chief marketing officer. The company said Moloney brings with him a wealth of experience in brand building and category value creation, having worked with renowned brands such as PG Tips, Lipton, Gillette, Dove, and Pringles during his tenure at Procter ...
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Bayer’s vegetable seed segment is launching its first wave of ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes this year, encompassing a range of types and varieties
This season’s excellent cherry quality and high calibres are perfect for the German market, says Yigit Gökyigit, commercial coordinator at Turkish grower-exporter Alanar Fruit Company
Italian supplier placed its first club varieties, Kanzi and Ambrosia, in the market this season
Abundant Kent cherry blossom announces possible early start to British season
LettUs Grow and Innovative Growers Equipment announce partnership to bring advanced aeroponic technology to North America
After last summer’s washout season, the 2024 forecast is looking much more positive
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