Last of Neofresh’s litchis but the ginger never stops
From its base in Hectorspruit, Neofresh manages its subtropical fruit operations from its late litchi farm in White River, Mpumalanga Province, northeastwards to where the bulk of their papayas

Turkish earthquake-hit Iskenderun port halts operations
An earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on the morning of Monday 6 February 2023. Such was the magnitude of the earthquake that there has been significant damage to logistics and transport

New varieties of grapes, peaches, and flat nectarines to reach other EU countries
Naturitalia's portfolio has recently expanded to include peaches, flat Ondine nectarines and three varieties of IFG grapes. "We always look for products that can meet the needs of both markets and

Air Cargo closes 2022 near pre-pandemic levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that 2022 full-year demand for air cargo took a significant step back from 2021 levels but

New fruit and vegetable platform at the Milan Market on track
By the end of the year, in October 2023, the first of the two platforms dedicated to fruit and vegetables will be completed. They are currently under construction in Milan's agri-food market and

Portugal prepares to set up logistical hub for fresh fruit imports from Brazil
Portugal is preparing to set up a logistical hub for importing fresh fruit from Brazil, showing producers “geographical and operational conditions” to replace ports in northern Europe. The

Key appointments at Piñata Farms
Piñata Farms has appointed Gemma McCarthy as its general manager human resources, while Caroline Wight has joined the company as general manager of post-harvest operations. McCarthy will be based

Vanguard International partners with RK Growers
Vanguard International and RK Growers (RKG) have entered a strategic partnership. Italian-headquartered RKG will operate as Vanguard’s procurement office for all European-grown products, while

“We can now offer a premium product that is geographically identified”
Vergers Cancel has been established in the Adour production basin for many years. But the group of producers grew stronger in 2021 by taking over the kiwi activity of Rouquette (Aiguillon,

Year-round blueberry program presented in Berlin

Ferm O Feed and Plant Health Cure merge to continue operations as Den Ouden GrowSolutions
Ferm O Feed and Plant Health Cure (PHC) have merged, as of 30 January 2023. Both business units will continue together under the name Den Ouden GrowSolutions. Ferm O Feed has been part

Maersk North America and Ashdod Port Company to collaborate on logistics and supply chain innovation
Ashdod Port Company has signed an agreement with Maersk North America - to collaborate on innovation opportunities in supply chain logistics. The agreement enables Israeli startups that are

"Raw materials remain very tight"
In terms of both marketing and raw material procurement, this year's horseradish campaign is proving extremely difficult. "In recent years, we have already seen significant price increases, but

Camposol presents year-round blueberry program at Fruit Logistica

Collaboration between Semillas Fitó and Business Farmers to promote the Foodture project
The agricultural sector is, without a doubt, one of the most active drivers of our economy, with large vertically integrated companies that operate all over the world, recording significant

Vanguard International enters into strategic partnership
International fresh produce companies Vanguard International and RK Growers (RKG) have entered into a strategic partnership to continue to grow their businesses globally. RK Growers will operate