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Freshfel Europe warned the European Commission this week on the far-reaching implications of its draft proposal on marketing standards if rules on mandatory country-specific origin labelling are maintained for pre-cut fruit and vegetables. The draft is currently in public stakeholder consultation. The sector urges the European Commission to withdraw or amend specific parts of its draft proposal that will impact competitiveness, raise prices and impact consumption of convenience fresh produce. The draft Regulation on marketing standards is meant to align with the objectives of the Farm to Fork Strategy, namely the provisions relating to increased information for consumers and reduction of [...]

UBC Okanagan researchers are looking at the possibility of using the solid waste from fruit, as well as leachate, to generate energy for fuel cells. The energy that is generated from food waste does not compare to the power of wind or solar scientists are looking at cleaning and increasing the efficiency of energy extracted from waste food waste, especially fruit waste. This is an substance that's abundant within the agriculture area in the Okanagan Valley. As per the BC Government, organic waste constitutes 40 percent of waste in the provincial landfills. Food waste, in particular is becoming a major issue [...]

The Spanish Lemon Verna season begun just as Fino lemon season has come to an end in accordance with the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association (AILIMPO). In the Verna season is enhanced by the window for commercial sales that is the Fino lemon. This manner Spain ensures the availability of the lemons grown in line with European standard (quality sustainable in the food chain, traceability and food security) throughout the next couple of weeks. The Fino lemon is also pure fresh lemon which is delivered from the tree to the market in between 48 and 72 hours. Other lemons of the [...]

Mastronardi Produce has revealed its new product launches with the introduction to Umami Five Taste(r) for its award-winning line of snacks made from tomatoes in the vine. It brings a new flavour character for the Bombs(r) assortment, featuring an oozy and sweet taste which complements the current line of sweet flavors. The tomato that is used for snacking has distinctive in its red hue. It cultivated to have a stunning the taste as it is in the appearance. Umami Bomb Umami Bomb is named after an Japanese term which has been employed to describe a flavor that is not commonly used [...]