While I understand the argument for reducing or eliminating packaging in various aspects of life, I am worried that the Wrap proposal to prohibit plastic packaging on fruits and vegetables by 2030 is overly simplistic. read more

Seven years after Argentine lemon exports to the US resumed following a 17-year hiatus, the government of Javier Milei has restarted negotiations with the US government to increase access to other citrus fruits. read more

The increasing demand for container transports continues, while the ongoing unstable geopolitical and economic conditions have impacts on other cargo flows, the port announces. Despite these challenges, the port will continue to invest in sustainable and. read more

According to the plant health authority Senasa, exports of pears and apples from the Argentine provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén showed a slight improvement in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

In this webinar, participants will learn why this is the case and which methods can ensure proper storage over an extended period of time. The main topics covered include cultivation in Switzerland and imports, quality, varieties, botany and origins, harvesting and processing, as well as storage. read more

The Chilean Table Grape Committee is predicting an export crop of 66 million cartons for the 2024/25 season, which represents a 2.4% increase compared to the previous season. These projections are based on estimates for approximately 85% of the total shipment volume in the country. read more

The shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has confirmed that all its cargo shipments from the Far East and Oceania will be released and collected using the Port of Rotterdam's Secure Chain system by the beginning of February 2025. read more

The Anecoop Sustainability Observatory, established last October through a partnership between Anecoop and Kiwa R+D, recently convened to review the achievements of the project in its inaugural year and outline a plan for future initiatives. read more

"At the moment, we are experiencing an extreme drought period. The Poechos reservoir has only 115 million cubic meters of water left, as this year recorded a historic minimum flow of contributions," said Apag-Piura, adding that if the situation persists, 'Poechos will read more

Gemüselust, that's the name of Klingelhöfer's operation, is not a "classic" vegetable farming business. He and his team produce vegetable seedlings for hobbyists. They plant vegetables here as sample varieties. As a result, there is - almost incidentally - a harvest. These are essentially read more

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower, Seeka, is increasing its production of Nashi pears in Australia, and will introduce a new red variety for commercial sale in 2025. read more

He replaces the current CEO, Rian du Toit, who will return to his role as CFO. Bush brings nearly 40 years of experience in the food retail industry and has led multinational organizations in various countries, the company says. read more

In Styria, a large part of the apple blossom was destroyed, and the stone fruit harvest was mostly ruined. In Lower Austria, once again, the apricot harvest, especially in the Wachau region, was affected by severe frost damage. In Carinthia and Styria, there were also further impacts. read more

From this date, these inspection points must be recognized as compliant by the EU. This also affects importers of organically produced fruits and vegetables and has implications for production in third countries. Fruit traders dealing in organic fruits and vegetables are therefore well advised to comply. read more

"We often talk about food and nutrition without really knowing what and how much we consume daily. This is now provided to us by the new Bavarian Nutrition Study," said the Minister. And further: "The results show that Bavarians are now eating healthier." read more

The prices of imported highbush blueberries (American blueberries) remain very high. Not only due to the low volume of current imports, but also because there are no longer any domestic fruits available. How long will it take for a more significant reduction in wholesale prices of imported blueberries to occur? read more

Basically from the beginning of the regular season, the Polish cabbage market has been experiencing constant pressure to lower the prices of white cabbage. However, in a longer time perspective, it was clear how ineffective those pressures were. The white cabbage market revealed its true nature, influenced by supply factors. What does this tell us about the future of this market? read more

New Zealand's biggest kiwifruit producer, Seeka, has teamed up with The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) to reutilize kiwifruit that doesn't meet the retail standards for international or local markets. read more

Australian Horticulture Trade (AHT), the leading industry association for Australian horticultural exporters and importers of fresh produce, has appointed Cameron Carter from Seeka Australia as the new chair of the organization. read more

During a recent conversation with Youth Online, Mr. Nguyen Quang, an employee in the agricultural export market at a large enterprise in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized the growing demand for fresh coconuts for export to China. According to Mr. Quang, finding sources that meet the requirements is crucial. read more