The concern thus arises from a new draft regulation currently being put out for public consultation by the European Commission, aiming to review market surveillance mechanisms and the calculation of import values in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) is cautioning supply chains that the growing costs of raw materials and other resources are putting more pressure on the secondary pallet market. read more

With great passion, Hubert Merz has been cultivating over 30 different crops, including carrots, on his organic farm in Neulußheim since 1991. The organic carrots are washed and processed at the associated packing facility, Merz-Biogemüse. "Our fields are alive," he proudly states. And you can see that: read more

After heavy rainfall in February and March, which caused significant crop losses in the eastern growing areas above Kakamas in the Northern Cape province, the harvest forecast was revised downwards to 91,000 tonnes in April. read more

A coalition of South African citrus growers is coming together this summer to promote the Star Ruby variety in European markets. They aim to reshape the fruit's reputation and stimulate growth in the category. read more

Planasa has established a new department with the aim of driving its global growth strategy and enhancing the integration and optimization of all elements within its berry business and produce value chain. read more

This restructuring is accompanied by a change in the management of the business unit. In the future, the technology will be led by a leadership team consisting of Roger Lepper, Wolfgang Rück, and Jakob Bötsch, all of whom will report directly to Dr. Hiller. read more

With the beginning of the rainy season in Michoacán and Jalisco, the Association of Producers and Export Packers of Mexican Avocados (Apeam) has started distributing 690,000 pine plants as part of its forest conservation program. read more

Persistent weather-related disruptions mean that the actual extent of the available supply at this time is difficult to determine. As a result, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has announced that the revised forecast now anticipates that production... read more

Prognoza zbiorów orzechów macadamia w Australii na środku sezonu została znacząco obniżona, ponieważ plantatorzy i przetwórcy radzą sobie z jednym z najtrudniejszych i najbardziej nieprzewidywalnych sezonów od lat. read more

A woman has been charged for unlawfully bringing in over 62 tonnes of Thai fresh produce and meat products into Australia, to be sold on the black market in Sydney. read more