ProducePay has published its first Fresh Produce Industry Volatility Report. The report offers an analysis of the main factors influencing volatility in the fresh produce supply chain, posing challenges to the growth of agribusinesses and the global industry. The report unveiled that the fresh produce sector... read more

Hurricanes can disrupt agricultural sectors, affecting both the US and Mexico. In areas hit by hurricanes, the damage to crops, farm equipment, and infrastructure can result in food supply chain shortages. Nogales, Arizona, plays a crucial role as a key point for this. read more

Brussels, October 15, 2024 – Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced today that the Spanish logistics group Carreras has successfully completed trials of a new refrigerated semi-trailer with Thermo King's self-charging electric system. read more

Israel's Medjool dates harvest is currently in full swing, with the peak picking already completed. This year, the date season started 10 days earlier than last year, beginning with the Bhari dates before moving on to the main attraction, which is the Medjool dates. Gal Twig, from the Israel Dates Board, stated, "We are over" read more

The first shipment of Chilean cherries for the new season has arrived in Shanghai, marking the beginning of arrivals at different ports across China. Gonzalo Matamala, General Manager for Giddings Fruit's Asia and China region, confirmed the arrival to the Global Times. read more

W roku 2022 Zespri wprowadziło do sprzedaży kiwi RubyRed, co stanowiło zwieńczenie długotrwałych działań badawczo-rozwojowych na obrzeżach Te Puke w Nowej Zelandii. Inicjatywa hodowli kiwi, która rozpoczęła się w 1977 roku, doprowadziła do oficjalnego powołania Centrum Hodowli Kiwi w 2021 roku. read more

The Australian mango season is starting later than usual, but the industry still anticipates a good level of production and high quality throughout the summer. The Australian Mango Industry Association reports that the harvest has increased for growers in Darwin over the past two weeks, with a significant ramp-up in their activities. read more

The citrus season from South Africa to the US began successfully but was affected by heavy rainfall, leading to disruptions in the supply chain. Some regions experienced decreased production, and adverse weather conditions caused delays in loading vessels at various points throughout the season. "Our group of growers, shippers..." read more

Europatat has recently welcomed GB Potatoes, a UK sectorial association, into its organization. The creation of GB Potatoes was a response to the disbandment of the AHDB potato levy board, which resulted in the potato industry lacking a unified representation. GB Potatoes was established in May 2022 as a solution to this issue. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina z powodzeniem przywróciła import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci z rzędu sezon wobec pełnoskalowej agresji Rosji, zgodnie z informacjami portalu EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając... read more

In Adana, Turkey, the harvest season for early tangerine varieties such as Primasol, Early-N, Okitsu Wase, and Miho Wase has started. The cultivation of these tangerines covers around 379 thousand acres, with the fruits being hand-picked and transported to markets. Despite that, read more

Secure Logistics Group Limited (SLGL) from Pakistan has officially entered into an agreement to provide transportation services to Maersk West and Central Asia Limited, as revealed in a recent stock filing. This partnership signifies SLG's incorporation as a Transport Service Provider for Maersk, reflecting its. read more

"Good hygiene is of great importance to us, especially in the propagation and cultivation departments," says Niels de Ree, Team Leader Propagation at Van Son En Koot. In Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands, they grow a wide range of ornamental shrubs, 40% to 50% of which are Japanese maples, also known. read more

The Dare to Bloom floral competition made its debut in Ecuador at Naranjo Roses in Cumbayá, featuring five Ecuadorian florists working with the preserved roses of Lulu. Originally launched in 2021 in the United States, Belgium as part of the Fleuramour Festival, and Estonia at the National Exhibition. read more

The logistics company DP World has announced a £1 billion expansion of London Gateway in Thurrock, Essex, with the goal of making it the largest container port in Britain within five years. read more

According to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association, retail prices for fresh fruit and vegetables continue to be a significant issue for consumers, with an average retail profit margin of 165 percent being reported on the price paid to producers for 15 items in the government’s e-Kofini price observatory. read more

Shipping line Ocean Network Express has announced that it has successfully decreased its Scope 1 emissions by 62% by the end of 2023 compared to 2008. read more

During an event attended by the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, the starting signal was given for the new harvest of this unique, Mediterranean and exotic fruit, which has already delighted the palates of consumers in more than 40 countries around the world. read more

The roadshow started in Dusseldorf on October 4th. The Migo® team distributed around 1,600 pears and flyers along the Rhine riverbank and in the old town to raise awareness about the new harvest. Equipped with a striking wagon, the team walked through the streets promoting the benefits of the. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing the significant progress made towards a more sustainable future. read more