Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest origins 110 years ago as a fruit farm selling extra trees. Today, led by Jimie Malan Jr., the company is a leading name in the garden plant industry in South Africa, and also exports indigenous plants to markets in. read more

UK: SPAR retailer achieves goal and receives £100,000 worth of free stock from James Hall & Co. Ltd. SPAR North of England retailer Dara Singh Randhawa's family store has been granted £100,000 worth of free stock for meeting all its targets since joining the symbol. Dara and his family, who own their SPAR store, were awarded the stock. read more

A new promotional campaign is being launched to encourage more consumers to eat fresh British leeks, highlighting the 2024/25 season. read more

The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) has revealed the schedule for its biennial conference in November. read more

This scenario highlights the challenges that national production faces in relation to climatic adversities. The value of mango exports increased by 46.19% reaching 215 million US dollars, despite a slight decrease in export volume by 0.16%. read more

With the kiwifruit harvest already underway in the Northern Hemisphere, forecasts suggest we are heading towards another season where demand surpasses supply, as stated by Antonis Ioannidis from the Greek producer Zeus. read more

Vertical Future (VF), a UK-based Controlled-Environment-Agriculture (CEA) technology company, has announced a variety of Crop-Science-as-a-Service (CSaaS) offerings for various sectors, such as food, animal feed, forestry, and pharmaceutical products. read more

Despite a slight decrease in prices, companies were optimistic about this year's harvest. Europe remains the most important market for Peruvian grapes, with an export volume of nearly 4,255 tons. "Despite the ongoing high demand in Europe, prices have dropped by 2%." read more

Fruit Logistica's latest annual trend report offers the fruit and vegetable sector with free and valuable information about the future of the global fresh produce trade. read more

The latest annual trend report from Fruit Logistica highlights the emerging international trade flows and market growth opportunities in fresh produce. The report was published this week and is available for free download. read more

This agreement follows the rejection of the nullity action filed by Eurosemillas against the community protection of Nadorcott by the EU courts on September 11, 2024 (judgment of September 11), as well as the decisions of EU and international authorities that followed. read more

At the event from November 7th to 9th, 2024, IN FORM, the National Quality Centre for Nutrition in Childcare and Schools (NQZ), the Networking Centres for Childcare and School Meals (VNS) in the federal states, and the German Nutrition Society (DGE) will also be present. read more

Discount supermarket Aldi is encouraging UK food banks to reach out if they are interested in receiving surplus food donations from its stores this Christmas. read more

In the future, terminal planners and shipping agencies will receive an email notification as soon as a ship passes an imaginary line, the so-called "geofence", and enters the Port-passage Planning Area (PPA). This geofence is located at a distance of 240 meters. read more

In France, an association has now set the goal of reintroducing the cultivation of pistachios in the country and establishing a corresponding brand. The union "France Pistache" and the association "Pistachios from Provence" have now come together as "Pistachios from France." read more

The Netherlands-based breeding specialist Rijk Zwaan experienced growth in net sales and net profit in 2023/24. read more

Despite this difficult starting point, the company states that it has managed to maintain its profits at a stable level thanks to state-of-the-art technology, forward-looking investments in renewable energies, and meticulous cultural management – all without compromising the principles of. read more

Polish greenhouse cucumbers are constantly feeling the price pressure from imports. How do they deal with it? What are the current prices of greenhouse cucumbers in the Polish wholesale market? read more

The latest Trend Report from FRUIT LOGISTICA provides the fruit and vegetable sector with free and valuable information about the future of the global fruit trade. Titled "Future trends in fresh produce supply," this year's report explores emerging supply chains. read more

Looking ahead to November, the transition to protected cultivation is just around the corner. Due to numerous rainfalls, the supply quantities from France have been sparse. In mid-October (week 42), the wholesale prices for German Lollo Rossa lettuce remained stable. read more