Fruits & Vegetables

Total Records Found:221

25 April 2013

High-Nutrition and Disease-Resistant Purple and Yellow-Fleshed Potato Clones Obtained

25 Apr 2013 --- The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has created four new potato clones which are characterised by their high antioxidant content, their good production both in size and number of tubers, as well as by their resistance to the usual diseases of this crop.

09 April 2013

Naturex Develops System to Take Fruits and Vegetables into Foods

9 Apr 2013 --- The nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables are well known, but these foods are largely absent from the average consumer’s daily diet. Naturex offers a simple and original way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into products.

27 February 2013

EDV Packaging Makes The Design Of Fugini’s Jam

Fugini Alimentos, a leading Brasilian Company in the food industry, has worked in collaboration with EDV Packaging, a Spanish company providing food protection packaging, to develop the packaging of Fugini's jam. The 130 g of jam, available in the three different flavours of strawberry, guava and grape, are contained in a new single-serve plastic cup.

20 February 2013

Sirane Releases New Soft Fruit Packaging

“Fully compostable and available in various colours and sizes, Dri-fresh Resolve ‘Safe-hold’ is the perfect product for soft fruit protection,” said Sandra Evans, sales manager for fresh produce. “Like all Dri-fresh Resolve pads, Safe-hold is available with integrated ethylene absorbing and anti-fungal properties for extending shelf-life in all applications.

08 January 2013

SVZ Launches New Logo and House Style

“SVZ is all about fruit and vegetables. The letters SVZ have a central position in the new logo. The colour red in the letter S visualizes fruit and softness. The letter V with the colour green represents vegetables, but also our desire to contribute towards a more sustainable supply chain. The colour blue in the Z addresses the professional business side of our company,” a statement read.

29 November 2012

Scientists Sniff Out the Substances Behind the Aroma in the 'King of Fruits'

The latest effort to decipher the unique aroma signature of the durian — revered as the "king of fruits" in southeast Asia but reviled elsewhere as the world's foulest smelling food — has uncovered several new substances that contribute to the fragrance. The research appears in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

28 November 2012

Study: Adding Vegetables Enhances both Main Dish Expectations and Perception of the Cook

In this study researchers Brian Wansink, Misturu Shimizu and Adam Brumberg explored the impact that adding a vegetable to the plate has on perceptions of both the meal and the person who prepared it. With the majority of vegetable consumption in the American diet taking place at dinner time but only 23% of those meals being served with a vegetable, the study explores what added psychological motiv....

20 November 2012

Smurfit Kappa Receives PPI Award for The Innovative Eco Tray

The PPI Award in the ‘Advances and Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category recognizes Smurfit Kappa’s ongoing commitment to sustainable packaging.

01 November 2012

Earthcycle To Introduce Water-Resistant Packaging

Earthcycle founder and president Shannon Boase said the company wanted to develop a packaging formula that works well with mushrooms, considered one of the most challenging produce items at any store due to the high water content.

22 October 2012

Kroger Discontinues Sprouts Due to Potential Food Safety Risk

"After a thorough, science-based review, we have decided to voluntarily discontinue selling fresh sprouts," said Payton Pruett, Kroger's vice president of food safety.

17 October 2012

Thermic Ultra Retortable Barrier Jar Proves Ideal Packing Solution for Olives

The new jar has been specifically developed to meet the needs of the olive industry, for which the American gallon is a popular size in the foodservice sector.

26 September 2012

IFT: "Cost-Efficient Method Developed for Maximizing Benefits from Wine Waste"

A new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), shows that grape skin and seeds generated from winemaking—known as wine pomace—are a good source of antioxidant dietary fiber and can be used to fortify various food products such as yogurts and salad dressings with enhanced nutritional value and extended shelf-life.

24 September 2012

Symrise Analyzes Anthocyanin Content of Bilberries with New Method

Improved information on bioactive ingredients, enables optimally standardized extracts. Increased sustainability with fast, eco-friendly analysis method.

24 September 2012

Agrana Fruit SAS Appoints New CEO

After completing his studies of International Economics in Rotterdam, Mr Kleppers worked in a variety of companies in countries including Holland, England, Belgium, the USA and Switzerland.

13 August 2012

Canada to Boost Potato Industry

The Canadian Horticulture Council will receive nearly $67,000 to consult with stakeholders and develop a Canadian potato strategy to help the industry identify short- and long-term research priorities.

03 August 2012

Waitrose Introduces "Vegetarian Oyster"

First ever vegetarian alternative to the oyster launches at Waitrose, a flavorsome leaf that contains a seafood quality not dissimilar to oyster.

24 July 2012

Bapco Closures Launches its First Closure in Australia with an 82mm Twister Created for SPC Ardmona

“SPC Ardmona was the first company in the world to pack fruit in transparent, resealable, plastic jars that could be refrigerated, so our closure with integrated fused foil laminate was a perfect fit for the company’s product design and brand development.”

04 July 2012

“Organic Tomatoes Contain Higher Levels of Antioxidants Than Conventional Tomatoes” Says Barcelona Univesity Study

The UB’s Natural Antioxidant Group, headed by lecturer Rosa M. Lamuela, had previously proved that organic tomato juice and ketchup contain higher polyphenol content than juice and ketchup made from conventionally grown tomatoes.

29 June 2012

Tomato Researchers Discover Link Between Ripening, Color and Taste

Researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research at Cornell University, USDA and the University of California at Davis have decoded a gene that contributes to the level of sugar, carbohydrates and carotenoids in tomatoes.

28 June 2012

Arcadia Biosciences and Bioseed Research India to Develop Long Shelf Life Tomato

New Technology Reduces Waste, Enhances Flavor and Improves Nutrition. Because of their perishable nature, many fresh fruits and vegetables are bred for durability and yield rather than for nutrition and taste.

18 June 2012

Potato Costs Drive Emsland Group Price Hike

Their starch potatoes are forecasted to increase in price by about €20/ton. In the longer term, the company predict that cultivated potato areas could face annual reductions of about 4%. These developments will lift the prices of potato starch and its derivatives.

11 June 2012

Bayer CropScience Inaugurates New Labs for Vegetable Breeding Research

“Bayer vegetable seeds, sold worldwide under the Nunhems brand are an important cornerstone in our strategy, and we are determined to remain at the forefront of innovation in this market,” added Sandra E. Peterson, CEO of Bayer CropScience.

08 June 2012

Amcor Flexibles and QV Foods Bring Innovative, Gentle Steaming Solution to UK Fresh Produce Market

Amcor Flexibles and QV Foods are passionate about providing the very best quality and taste to consumers.

08 June 2012

Tanimura & Antle Launches Themed Lettuce Packaging

The new packaging includes the traditional red baseball stitching and a baseball card-style recipe for a quick, easy-prep wedge salad that the whole family will love.

23 May 2012

Formaldehyde-Tainted Cabbages Cause Alarm in China

Formaldehyde has also been reportedly used to soak dried seafood to make it appear fresher. It is still widely used, despite being included on a list of illegal food additives published by China’s health ministry in 2008.