Signify and Agtira have announced the construction of a new greenhouse in the Swedish municipality of Haninge, near Stockholm. The complex will initially span 3000 m2 and will be equipped with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact and GreenPower LED interlighting. read more

Freshfel Europe and its fruit and vegetable interprofessional organizations reiterate the crucial role of a well-funded promotion policy and other related tools to effectively stimulate the consumption of fresh products. Therefore, they ask the Commission to reverse this. read more

Brazil has experienced a significant growth in its papaya exports, with a 13% increase in volume up to August 2024, according to a report by Comex Stat. During the period from January to August, the country was able to export 28,000 tonnes of papaya, earning $37 million in revenue, representing a 4% increase from the previous period. read more

In week 36, the sales value of fruit and vegetables with fixed weight returns to growth, similar to LCC, with an increase in the average mix price higher than the previous week. Among the channels, supermarkets and self-service stand out, while hypermarkets... read more

Cold storage unit operators in Kashmir have reduced their fees for apple storage due to a decline in apple production and heightened competition among storage facilities. This season, the apple industry has encountered difficulties, resulting in a decrease in the use of storage facilities. read more

To drugi sezon wysyłania południowoafrykańskich pomarańczy zgodnie z zimnym protokołem sterylizacji w Europie, a uszkodzenia spowodowane chłodem na organicznych pomarańczach po przybyciu mogą być szacowane na między 5% a 20%, uważa Paul Marais, organiczny plantator cytrusów i przewodniczący SOGA, reprezentującej grupę czterech organicznych. read more

W wrześniu obwód Tiumeński był świadkiem wzrostu importu świeżych owoców jagodowych z Kirgistanu, o czym informuje regionalne oddział Federalnej Służby Weterynaryjnej i Fitosanitarnej Nadzoru Rosji (Rosselkhoznadzor). Pierwsza połowa września przyniosła wzrost importu o 49 procent. read more

Empack was held at Flanders Expo in Ghent on Tuesday, September 17, and Wednesday, September 18. This edition had a special emphasis on the food industry. The event took place concurrently with Transport & Logistics and included a section for Logistics & Industrial Build. Exhibitors showcased their products and services at the booths. read more

What does "nickel free" mean? Why is it so important for some consumers? Why did Mr. Datterino decide to focus on nickel free? read more

A new five-year initiative, funded by Defra and valued at £3 million, aims to improve the breeding of soft fruit crops in the UK through the Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (GIN). This program will utilize innovative biotechnological methods and gather extensive genetic data. read more

After an announcement by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), fruit and vegetable importers in the East Midlands are getting ready for delayed border checks. Initially set for January 1st, physical inspections on 'medium risk' commodities from the European Union will now be postponed. read more

On 09/09/2024, Direct Fresh Sourcing GmbH was awarded and thanked for its direct purchase of Fairtrade bananas during a house handover ceremony organized by the "CORNELIO SÁNCHEZ Association of Agricultural Employees and Workers." The association held a festive ceremony to honor the occasion. read more

ASAJA Alicante reproaches the Confederation for its lack of foresight in announcing the water cuts that will affect the vegetable campaign in the Vega Baja and El Camp

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The Treasure Valley Reload Center in Nyssa, Oregon, which was designed to be a central location for shipping onions, has faced major challenges, as reported by a board director of the Malheur County Development Corp. (MCDC). This development calls into question the viability of the center's business model, which had... read more

"After the traditional quiet period during the summer holidays, demand for ginger from European supermarket chains and wholesalers is rising again," said Gerry Li from Vision Fresh in Poeldijk. "We are currently seeing a relatively normal supply situation. Due to the Red Sea crisis, shipping" read more

UK: Morrisons migrates all shoppers to improved groceries app

Morrisons is phasing out its 'white app', previously used by customers for online grocery shopping, and transitioning users to an upgraded 'green app'. The supermarket explained that it used to operate one website and two apps, but has now shifted all customers to the new and improved platform. read more

Moroccan grower and exporter Valyour is launching its pepper season and introducing its new brand simultaneously, as stated by its CEO, Said Aghzou. Aghzou mentioned, "At Valyour, as a prominent grower and exporter of high-quality fruits and vegetables, we are excited to announce the beginning of our new hot pepper." read more

On September 16, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced an expansion of the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine in San Diego County. The decision was made following a positive HLB test from a mandarin tree in a residential area of the Fallbrook neighborhood. read more

This week, representatives of greenhouse farms in Ukraine are once again being compelled to lower cucumber prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Just a week ago, this market sector was seeing favorable price trends, which resulted in a predicted decrease in trading activity. read more

Belarus will stockpile 121,100 tons of fruits and vegetables in stabilization funds for the off-season period, as announced by Alexey Bogdanov, the Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade. The stabilization fund system has been crucial in guaranteeing a consistent supply of produce to the domestic market. read more