The added value of hand-processed fruit
"We can count on a few specialized operators who package all the apricots and Saturn peaches by hand throughout the summer campaign. The result is a riper produce which therefore boasts superior

"We saw 10-15% higher demand than predicted and product sold faster than we expected"
After a slow start the Jersey Royal potato season is coming to a positive close, with demand being up on expectations. “We are now at the end of our export season,” explains Nigel Holliday

SanLucar adds Canary Island papayas to tropicals line-up
SanLucar has introduced papayas grown in the Canary Islands to its expanding range of fresh produce. Consumers in Germany and Austria can now buy tree-ripened Sweet Sense papayas, characterised by

How much does Kazakhstan provide for itself with fruit and vegetable production?
Kazakhstan has seen a 10.5 thousand hectare increase in the area of vegetable crops over the past three years, reaching 173.5 thousand hectares this year. This growth can be attributed to modern