FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

Koppert’s functional labels give products a new look worldwide
The growing global distribution and availability of Koppert Biological Systems products has made it important for this leading provider of biological solutions for horticulture and

Turatti Group Nominated to the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2017
Turatti Group announced today that the Mod. Streamer has been nominated for the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2017, the most important one of its

YELLO®, THE NEW YELLOW APPLE IS HERE
Created in Japan, exclusively harvested and marketed for Europe in Alto Adige – Südtirol. World debut for yello® at Interpoma 2016 It has smooth alabaster

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






