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

The leader of the trade body Avocados Australia emphasizes the need for the country's avocado industry to sustain the growth in sales achieved this season in both export and domestic markets. read more

The prices at which bananas were imported to the EU from Latin America increased in October. This is now affecting the prices offered in the domestic wholesale market. Will this trend continue? What are the current wholesale prices of bananas in Poland? read more

The significance of using data in making business decisions was a recurring topic in the Asiafruit Showcase presentations at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica. Whether it is used for managing food waste, product development, or gaining insights into consumer behavior, reliable and consistent data is crucial for supporting business operations. read more

Dealing with one of the hottest summers in the history of the San Joaquin Valley, the 2024 table grape season entered its final weeks of picking in late October. The heat was relentless during July, with temperatures exceeding 38ºC for 24 days and reaching a high of 43ºC for two days. read more

Eksport jabłek z Republiki Południowej Afryki do Tajwanu został zawieszony po tym, jak tajwańska Agencja Inspekcji Zdrowia Roślin i Zwierząt (APHIA) znalazła żywego omacnicy jabłkowca na przesyłce w swoim oddziale w Keelung. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, has announced the sale of its Fresh Leaf Farms brand and operations to First Leaf Farms. First Leaf Farms is a new partnership between the Costa and Nunes families, who are both prominent leaders in the Salinas Valley produce industry. read more

Tanja Dworschak-Fleischmann was awarded the SAGAFLOR Award for the best concept in the vegetables/herbs/fruit category last week, surpassing the organic sweet potatoes from Reichenau eG and Bio PLUS+ GmbH, which came in second and third place. Bioland KräuterGut is the leading quality market for organic products. read more

Spar Appoints Michael Fletcher as UK Managing Director Spar UK Ltd has announced the appointment of Michael Fletcher as its new managing director. With over twenty years of experience in the convenience and grocery retail sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge from various high-profile roles. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, is pleased to announce that its project to construct a new logistics and ripening platform in 2027 has been chosen as the winner of the call for proposals initiated by the Major Maritime Port of. read more

"Aby utrzymać wysokie standardy jakości i zagwarantować naszym partnerom handlowym produkt najwyższej jakości, zbieramy nasze owoce cytrusowe w idealnym momencie. Oznacza to wysokie koszty pracy, biorąc pod uwagę fakt, że owoce nie są zbierane wszystkie naraz. Czekamy na naturalny czas dojrzewania, aby uzyskać odpowiedni rozmiar,..." read more

China's decision to permit the import of fresh young coconuts from Vietnam represents a significant milestone for the Vietnamese agricultural industry. This move has the potential to greatly impact Vietnam's coconut exports. Vietnam is already known as one of the top coconut producers globally, exporting primarily to various countries. read more