Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has announced that Gilles Duffaut assumed the role of managing director of its French subsidiary in mid-January. read more

Horticultural businesses in Kent and Medway are being offered the opportunity to apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint through the sustainability training program called 'Growing Green.' read more

Russia's vegetable imports increased by 9.9 percent year-on-year in 2024, while fruit imports rose by 2.4 percent compared to 2023, as reported by Rosselkhoznadzor, the country's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision. read more

The increase in export quantities is attributed to production, as young fruit plantations come into production, more productive varieties, and the recovery from hail and flood damage in 2023 as well as favorable weather conditions. read more

Tesco, Lidl, and Aldi have joined the ranks of UK supermarkets supporting British farmers and advocating for a consultation on changes to farm inheritance tax. read more

There is a lack of planning security. But the problem is not limited to the USA. What does it mean for global trade and price formation in international markets when tariffs, for example on Mexican fresh products such as avocados or limes, suddenly... read more

Brazil's Itaueira is resuming the export of its premium Rei-branded yellow melons after a seven-year hiatus to prioritize the domestic market. read more

This is shown in the "National Reporting on Pesticide Residues in Food 2023" published by the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). A total of 22,314 food samples were examined, the highest number ever. According to the BVL, read more

Moldova's main fruit and vegetable exports to the UK include apples, plums, grapes, cherries, and various vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. read more

Chilean fresh fruit exports surged by 40.7% in value and 49% in volume during the first three months of the 2024/25 season compared to the same period in the previous year. According to the most recent data from the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa), exports from September to... read more

South Africa is planning to export 51.3 million cartons of apples and 21.1 million cartons of pears this season, which represents a 5% increase for apples and a 4% increase for pears compared to the volumes from the previous year. read more

Logistics has not only taken center stage in South Africa, but also within the broader fresh produce industry. read more

This quantity is 7% higher than in the same week of the 2023/24 season and 18% lower than at the same time in the 22/23 season, according to simfruit. These shipments largely correspond to the Blueberry Committee's estimate for this period and differ by only 2%. read more

The coal exports, as reported by reefertrends, have increased by 21% compared to the previous year despite the limited supply in the domestic market. Romania was the largest buyer, significantly increasing their purchase of Polish potatoes as well. In the first four months of the season. read more

At Fruit Logistica on 5-7 February, 34 Flemish companies and organizations are scheduled to exhibit at the joint stand of Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board (VLAM). read more

The "fresh legumes" from Huercasa, sold in fruit and vegetable specialty stores, are steam-cooked beans, chickpeas, and lentils, without any preservatives or additives and packed with flavor. 100% natural plant-based protein in a new. read more

Then browse through the digital version of the exhibition guide, which you can find here. read more

Tensions are not easing between Moroccan and Spanish tomato growers. The latest development is a statement by an official of the Spanish organization COAG (Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos), announcing his intention to take legal action against importers of Moroccan tomatoes. read more

The time charter (TC) rates for Post Panamax container vessels increased by 111% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024, reaching 73,330 USD per day. This surge has resulted in a significant increase in newbuild orders and a decrease in demolitions, as reported by Veson Nautical's '2024 End- Of-Year-Report'. Click to enlarge The report. read more

"Automatyzacja staje się coraz bardziej ważna. Coraz trudniej jest znaleźć dobrych pracowników, podczas gdy koszty pracy ciągle rosną" - zaczyna Pierre Hagenaars z firmy Het Packhuys. We współpracy z partnerem J-TS, jego holenderska firma opracowała nowy pakowacz kartonów: Sepia TL3. "Oferujemy kompleksowe. read more