Chiquita has released its Sustainability Report for 2024/25, aiming to showcase its continued dedication to sustainability and its initiatives in combating climate change, cutting down on food waste, and improving communities globally. read more

Kenya's Horticulture Directorate has temporarily stopped exporting avocado varieties such as Fuerte, Hass, Pinkerton, and Jumbo, as reported by All Business Africa, to avoid the harvesting of unripe fruits and potential blacklisting by international buyers. read more

The major sweetcorn producer Barfoots has installed a state-of-the-art solar energy system on the roofs of its two sites in West Sussex. read more

Single-use plastic packaging in the produce industry is a much more complex issue than many people realize. It is a concern that growers are particularly sensitive to because they are often required to purchase and pay for the packaging chosen by retailers, with little control over the decision-making process. read more

This adjustment, as reported by reefertrends, means an increase of 0.40 US dollars compared to the price that will be in effect in 2024. According to Richard Salazar, the executive director of the Ecuadorian Association for the Marketing and Export of Bananas (Acorbanec), the. read more

Chile has started the 2024/25 cherry export campaign by sending the first air shipments of Chilean cherries to international markets. This marks the start of what exporters are hoping will be another season of record-breaking sales. read more

Ecuador's new minimum support price for a box of bananas will be US$7.25 starting from 1 January 2025. This marks an increase of US$0.40 from the price in 2024, as stated by Richard Salazar, the executive director of the Association for the Marketing and Exportation of Bananas of Ecuador (Acorbanec). read more

A new recyclable and compostable pad has been introduced to the market, aiming to assist berry producers and their customers in reducing food waste and lowering carbon emissions. read more

During the event organized by the Ministry of Transport and the Government of Shanghai, industry leaders, experts, and policymakers from around the world come together to promote sustainable and high-quality development of the shipping industry. read more

Apple canker (Neonectria ditissima) is a widespread fungus that causes significant damage, especially to apple trees but also occasionally to pear trees. It can infect trees in almost all environmental conditions, particularly in the autumn and winter. read more

According to an analysis by the National Agricultural Chamber (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the cultivation of most types of fruit has become increasingly unpredictable, while table grapes are less exposed to environmental risks and are adapting well to the changes. read more

DeltaTrak has introduced a new comprehensive platform for the produce and grocery industries. read more

This solution, created using artificial intelligence, answers all questions from employees about SPAR work techniques. This is intended to significantly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of daily work processes, as well as employee satisfaction. read more

There is a good chance that the onion market in Poland is on the verge of a change in price trends. However, for now, it remains fairly stable in this regard. An interesting aspect of this year's situation is that supermarkets are preferring to purchase thicker onions, which is quite surprising. read more

This year, the October weather is favorable for broccoli. This can be seen in the consistently high supply, which in turn is reflected in the price situation in the Polish wholesale market for fresh vegetables. What are the prices of domestic broccoli? read more

The blueberry season in Western Australia has reached its peak supply, leading to prices dropping to A$2.50 in some supermarkets, as reported by ABC News. read more

A recent report on the economic impact of the New Zealand apple and pear industry has shown that the industry has contributed nearly NZ$2 billion in total revenue to the national economy in the past year. read more

Roses that require less light, odorless limonium, and the new green novelty Unicorn™. These are just a few examples of the innovations happening at Danziger's cut flower breeding department in Cayambe, Ecuador. Recently, the site, where selections are made, unveiled a new Showhouse, designed. read more

Not all melons are the same, so much so that consumers are increasingly looking at quality. Confirmation comes from the closure of the 2024 campaign of the Melon Mantovano Igp, which marks a challenging but still satisfying year. read more

Mushroom growers in Northern Ireland are expressing concerns about the seasonal worker visa scheme, which is expected to cost the sector around £16,000 per farm annually. This issue has emerged as the new Labour government in the UK has imposed a limit of 43,000 migrant workers for the year 2025. read more