In week 31, shippers and freight forwarders in Brazil reported that container freight rates in the northbound traffic to the USA, Central America, and the Caribbean continue to rise. According to freight forwarders, rates have already doubled since mid-June, with little sign of stopping. read more

We are pleased to announce that Fresh Retail Packing is joining as the exhibitors at Fresh Market 2024! read more

The new electronic shelf labels ensure digital price labeling and are intended to provide customers with a modern and convenient shopping experience by using multiple colors. According to a statement from Spar Austria, 200 stores, including... will be equipped with these labels by the end of the year. read more

The South African lemon export season is reaching its conclusion, with volume estimations consistently decreasing to the extent that they are now significantly lower than the initial forecast and the final export figure from 2023. read more

The strong growth in peppers with 52,346 tonnes (+47%) and the high quantities of tomatoes with 42,880 tonnes (-2%) are striking despite the existing national supply. Significant increases are also recorded in cucumbers with 9,986 tonnes (+40%), garlic with 11,491 tonnes (+153%), and other vegetable products with 27,984 tonnes. read more

Researchers at the university are now describing a new approach that can determine the particularly difficult-to-capture mechanical properties of the cell interior by taking a special "closer look." They utilized the random jittering movement that all microscopic particles undergo. read more

The South African exporter of pome fruits reports that it is making considerable strides towards its ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. read more

While wineries and dairies are talking about a deterioration of the market situation, the fruit sector, on the other hand, can report growth in business volume. read more

What is the situation like in the industrial apple buying market during the transitional period between the old and new season? How are industrial buying prices shaping up? read more

Frunature, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, has introduced a new and innovative packaging design for fresh organic ginger that offers advantages for both retailers and consumers. The fresh organic ginger Pillow Pack not only safeguards the product from potential damage but also addresses consumers' concerns regarding food safety and sanitation. read more

Engelhardt explained: "The medium-sized transport and logistics companies secure the supply of the population and economy every day with their trucks. They were the heroes of the country even during the COVID-19 pandemic, but are currently fighting for survival. The introduction of read more

With an increase of 4% last year, sweet cherry imports were slightly above the previous year at just over 40,500 tons. In the linear trend from 2014 to 2023, sweet cherry imports have been increasing annually by a marginal 1.2%. Turkey continues to be the top country of origin. read more

"For our member companies, sustainability is non-negotiable. Compliance with existing social and environmental regulations is a must. However, we need comprehensive and collaborative approaches to create added value for all stakeholders and the environment. Private law..." read more

Pseudomonas is a group of bacteria that includes more than 100 species, some of which cause serious plant diseases. Pseudomonas can infect a variety of horticultural crops; for example, Pseudomonas syringae pv actinidiae (Psa) was discovered in New Zealand in 2010. read more

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has published the first preliminary estimate of the main crop yields for 2024. What are the predictions for fruit tree yields? read more

The Central Statistical Office has published the first of three annual estimates regarding the crop area, including field vegetables. Below are the data provided. read more

The prices of white cabbage were rising in the Polish wholesale market for almost the entire month of July. However, they did not reach the levels of the previous year. So, how does the situation look in a large wholesale market for white cabbage? read more

"We are facing a historic milestone that we believe will mark a before and after in the future of the tropical sector in our country. We are going to defend with all our might the interests of all the stakeholders that make up the value chain of Spanish avocado and mango because"

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The protagonists of this summer were the pear varieties born from the genetic improvement program of the Department of Agri-Food Sciences and Technologies - DISTAL of the University of Bologna. Thanks to the optimal ripening period, the DISTAL breeders and the KTO - read more

Manuzzi, a Romagna-based company in the business of processing and distributing dried, exotic, and dehydrated fruits, has reported a 14% increase in production value and a 26% increase in quantity in the first half of 2024 y/y. Shelled nuts and dates, the mix for growth. read more