Drewry’s composite World Container Index remained relatively stable this week
Drewry’s composite World Container Index The composite index remained relatively stable (decreased a marginal 0.4%) this week, and has dropped by 79% when compared with the same week last

Essex-based fruit farm’s innovative strawberry growing system pays off
An Essex-based fruit farm has defied the odds to grow strawberries in challenging conditions, thanks to innovative farming practices and consistent, free-draining coir-growing media. Farm manager

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The asparagus campaign has come to an unexpected halt in Apulia. After an almost early start a fortnight ago, this week's cold weather has brought production to a sudden halt. Updating us on the

Researchers find that certain molecule in broccoli promotes gut health
In a recent study, researchers at Penn State found that broccoli contains certain molecules that bind to a receptor within mice and help to protect the lining of the small intestine, thereby

Egyptian producers brace for a heat wave threatening crops this weekend
A sudden heat wave is happening in Egypt from Friday, April 7, until Monday, April 10, causing a rapid and intense increase in temperatures, reaching a 5-10 degrees difference, and alarming the

Toronto specialty store offers extremely rare strawberries for $28
One Toronto specialty store is selling some extremely rare Spanish strawberry varieties, introducing the one-and-only Borga strawberries, available to you by the good people at Cheese Boutique,