DP World has welcomed the arrival of eight fully electric straddle carriers for its soon-to-be-opened £350m new fourth berth at London Gateway. read more

Until May 31, the competition will take place initially in a virtual environment. The top five teams will advance to the next phase, where they will receive their own greenhouse in Bleiswijk in the fall to grow tomatoes there as sustainably as possible and fully autonomously. read more

As reported by the port of Rotterdam, the container handling increased by 3.3% (from 31.5 million tons to 32.5 million tons) and in TEUs (standard size for containers) the handling rose by 2.0% to 3.3 million TEUs. The situation in the Red Sea led to an increase in activity during the months of January and February. read more

German avocado imports have increased by 402 percent over the past decade, from 31,400 tonnes in 2013 to 157,800 tonnes last year. These figures, released by the Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) and reported by EFE, indicate that the value of avocado imports has also risen from €68.3m in 2013 to €484m in 2023. read more

The "Buenas hasta el hueso" (Good to the stone) stonefruit marketing campaign is back in 2024 and bigger than ever. The initiative, launched by the Agro-Food Cooperatives of Spain and regional federations of Aragón, Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Murcia region last year, is now even more expansive. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has announced a "significant upgrade" to its ME2 ocean service, enhancing connections between India and northern Europe. read more

The World Earth Day, also known as Earth Day, is celebrated every year on April 22nd and aims to raise awareness for environmental and climate protection. The day serves as a reminder that we all have a responsibility to protect our planet and to sustainably manage its resources. read more

Since its establishment in 1946, Dutch tomato grower and marketer Looye Kwekers has been driven by the desire and determination to cultivate the most delicious tomatoes in the world, always striving for the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The company sells the highest quality tomatoes grown in its greenhouses. read more

"We need a model of regenerative, circular consumption based on fair pricing rather than the lowest price: cooperative world, sustainable finance, and large distribution must work together," stated Stanislao Fabbrino, president and CEO of Fruttagelin. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26th to 27th in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the conference day itself, the organizers have prepared some unmissable technical visits. Participants will get to know about the cultivation and preservation of. read more

As forecasted by EastFruit analysts before the start of the recent apple season, fresh apple prices have remained relatively high. In Ukraine, apple prices are currently high but have not reached record highs yet. However, there are still over three months left until the end of the season, so the situation may change. read more

Ontario has had a mild winter with warmer than usual weather. "These are unusual conditions," says Carmen Bartucci of Canam Fresh. However, this is expected to have a positive impact on both the supply and quality of asparagus in the upcoming season. The harvesting season in Ontario's Simcoe area will begin on May 5th. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26 to 27 in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the main conference day, the organizers have arranged technical visits to pear orchards. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about pear cultivation and preservation practices in Portugal. The program will offer a blend of informative sessions and hands-on experiences for attendees. read more

Fruit Attraction, one of the leading international fairs in the fruit and vegetable sector in the world, has concluded its first edition in Brazil.

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Według analityków EastFruit, sukces Egiptu w eksporcie pomarańczy do Unii Europejskiej w tym sezonie ma bardzo nieprzyjemny skutek uboczny dla kraju – niezwykle niskie ceny na rynku krajowym. read more

Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, has taken a significant step by launching a guidebook for registering potato seed varieties. This initiative is part of the Potato Seed Platform, which aims to enhance the local potato industry. read more

The Spanish company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the firm FG3S in an ambitious five-year investment plan to develop berry production in Romania. The plan involves the modernization and development of farms, as well as the implementation of technology and efficiency measures in processing. read more

The strawberry varieties from Nova Siri Genetics are achieving some of the best productivity results in the Spanish province of Huelva, making them some of the most reliable options for producing companies seeking early varieties to meet market demand in November and December. read more

Volumes of tomatoes at the Johannesburg fresh produce market are significantly lower than last year at this time, leading to an increase in prices. Currently, the average price of tomatoes is R20 (just under one euro) per kilogram, slightly lower than the R23 price earlier this month. read more

The IGP Purple Garlic of Las Pedroñera has organized, on the occasion of Garlic Day, a quiz with questions related to the product, to give to

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