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The United Nations has declared 29 September as International Day Against Food Waste. In light of this, many countries are drawing extra attention to the prevention of food waste in September and October, such as Waste-Free Week in the Netherlands, the Zu gut für die Tonne! campaign week in Germany, and various public campaigns in France.

Eosta introduces Jucy Gold Oranges: organic Valencia oranges from Peru with a  particularly high juice content of 45%. This makes them ideal for juicing – at home, in the catering industry and in juice machines in shops. The quality is excellent; Jucy Gold Oranges are now widely available.

Last month, our colleagues Gert-Jan and Peke travelled to Peru for a series of visits to orange and ginger growers. The highlight was a visit to the Kivinaki cooperative, where they were welcomed as guests of honour. This project is of great significance to the farmers: it is the first time that their oranges are being exported to Europe as a fresh product under their own management.

Colour, flavour and healthy power for your (late) summer shelves: blueberries, passion fruit and physalis are organic, sustainable and available year-round – each with a strong story.

The Dirty Dozen 2025 list published by the American Environmental Working Group (EWG) once again reveals which fruits and vegetables contain the highest levels of pesticides. New additions this year are blackberries and potatoes. Spinach ranks number 1, followed by strawberries and kale.

The Egyptian season has kicked off: this week, the first container of organic sweet potatoes is leaving our long-term grower, with whom we’ve been working for years. He ensures consistent quality and sustainable, organic cultivation. This versatile tuber is available year-round - with Egypt playing a key role in supply during this time of year.

What are the trends, challenges and growth opportunities in the organic kiwi market? Eosta's kiwi specialist Koen van Velthoven shares his views. From increasing demand and seasonal bridging to sustainable packaging and varieties like SunGold and RubyRed - this is his take on kiwis.

Everyone deserves a wage you can live on. That is the starting point of Living Wage. But what is the state of affairs in 2025? What has been achieved - and what lies ahead?

The first containers of organic Kent mangoes from Burkina Faso are almost arriving. The flavour is particularly good this year - in fact, according to experts, the best Kent of all origins.