Speakers revealed for Global Tomato Congress
The challenges of the past year are far from over, and that is reflected in the agenda for Global Tomato Congress, which is back in Rotterdam on 16 May with a programme filled with talks and

"The point isn't to eliminate human labor, but to make the work easier for my employees”
The current world is being taken over by AI. The internet has been flooded with illustrations, and even videos created by AI. While some people are concerned that may cost them their job, growers

Will paper packaging be capable of replacing plastic?
With new regulations emerging across the globe, consumers and businesses are getting the message that excessive plastic usage is bad for the environment. “The problem is that there is too much

Aldi gives to charity over Easter
Aldi says it will be supporting charities, community groups and food banks across the UK by donating up to 400,000 meals to people in need during the school Easter holidays. The supermarket’s

How fruit genomic research can in Australia lead to better tasting and more resilient crops
Australian research is underway into creating an advanced genomics platform, which will help producers overcome industry challenges, improve performance and lead to tastier varieties of popular

Ecuador sees -99.17 percent drop in banana exports to Ukraine due to Russian war
Ecuador's banana exports to Ukraine fell by -99.17% or 1.55 million boxes less in February 2023 compared to the month just before the Russian invasion started a year ago in February 2022. Only 13

Guillermo Arregui named new director of Fedemco
The Spanish Federation of Wood Packaging and its Components, Fedemco, has named Guillermo Arregui Ferrando as its new director. His background in marketing, business development and speaking four

A memorable campaign for the Calabrian Mandarino Tardivo di Ciaculli
"We are the first Italian region to produce clementines with and without Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The areas dedicated to the production of bergamots, oranges, mandarins and kiwis

Cucumber prices drop
In Belgium, more local products are gradually being auctioned. That means the recent truly high prices for greenhouse vegetables at the Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Federation (VBT) are

Indian mangoes embrace Central Asia
Challenging growing conditions has led Indian mango exporters to prioritise opportunities in Central Asia this season, making the most of shorter transit times. According to a report from the