FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

Agriculture Division British company RJ Herbert Engineering Ltd acquired by Dutch company Herbert Engineering BV
British company RJ Herbert Engineering Ltd., which has been in administration since July 2016, has been acquired by Dutch company Herbert Engineering BV effective 1

Global Plant Genetics and Fox Seeds sign deal for European asparagus seed distribution
Fox Seeds, the worldwide producer and distributor of asparagus varieties developed by the breeding program at the University of Guelph in Canada, and UK based

Euro Pool System: No damage from packaging
Fruit and vegetables are best protected in returnable crates Robust packaging prevents loss of produce and food waste. Food loss is a waste, and is

The ship-port Interface: Improving safety, security & efficiency in the age of scale
Mon 12 Sept 2016 | Holman Fenwick Willan LLP | London The Seminar will be followed by the 76th meeting of the ISP – ICHCA’s

International Open Days by Hazera and Clause
September 27 – 29, 2016 in Warmenhuizen (NL). New field location! Vegetable seed companies Hazera and Clause – daughters of the Limagrain Group – will

“Muranopvr” strawberry is a hit in Holland and Belgium
An everbearer variety with an excellent flavour and a good yield The Muranopvr strawberry – Sainsbury’s benchmark variety in the UK due to its high

Fruit stays fresh for up to three more days in corrugated trays, research shows
Corrugated trays keep fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination from pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, according to scientific

UK Brassica & Leafy Salad Conference
The forthcoming UK Brassica & Leafy Salad Conference will be held on Wednesday 25th January 2017 at the KingsGate Conference Centre, Peterborough. This conference and

Shoppers Prefer Reusable Plastic Containers over Cardboard Boxes
Visual Attractiveness, Product Freshness Are Seen as Top RPC Attributes IFCO today announced the results of a global survey showing consumers prefer Reusable Plastic Containers

A New Gold Nugget for the Idyl Groupe
In the continuity of its development, the Idyl Groupe is expanding and announces the launch of its start-up: Maghreb Palm Biotechnologies. The opening of this

Hazera recently completed the move of its R&D Center
Hazera recently completed the move of its R&D Center, including laboratories, breeding greenhouses and offices, into its new headquarters in the Berurim site, Israel. 80

IFCO Introduces New Merchandising Solutions for Retailers and Producers
Global leader in RPCs launches custom display options for standardized reusable packaging In response to a growing demand from both producers and retailers for customized








