The National Farmers' Federation weighed in on the Biosecurity Protection Levy situation with this press release:Australian farmers welcome the support of Coalition, Greens, and independent MPs, who voted together in opposition to the Biosecurity Protection Levy in the lower house today. National… read more

"The 'Conserve Dama' brand is easy to recognize thanks to our Lampadina cherry tomatoes, an authoctonous cultivar produced in Castellammare, in the province of Naples. In the same area, specifically in the Reggia di Quisisana, immersed in the salty air of the Gulf and the Monti Lattari,
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At the Hortex in Vietnam, the Rosen Tantau stand was well-visited. Honesty demands us to tell it's not just because their varieties are high in demand, but mainly because the visitors adored the beautiful roses and took many photos and selfies with them. The team with Rosen Tantau is used to
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Marketers are being encouraged to get their entries in for the 2024 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA) presented by the International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine. read more

Ahold Delhaize has announced that Wouter Kolk, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia, will step down from the management board before the end of the year. read more

European demand for passion fruit is small but growing. An interest in new flavours and increasing awareness of the fruit’s health benefits – in particular its high levels of vitamins A and C – together with improved availability, are set to drive consumption in the coming years. read more

Avocados play an important role in the Colombian economy. They are the third most exported fruit, generate the second highest income and rank fourth in Colombia's agricultural trade with other markets. read more

As South Africa correspondent Fred Meintjes explains. Compared to South Africa's total fresh produce exports, which amount to almost 300 million cartons, the fig sector is still a very young industry. However, specialised export teams have been working to develop a long-term
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Maersk has issued an update on the current situation in the Red Sea, confirming that the risk remains too high to resume sailing in the region. read more

Colombian avocado organisation Corpohass has signed up to the Colombian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CECODES), an organisation recognised as the regional centre of the Global Network of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). read more

Following one of its best production seasons in 2021/22, during which nearly 250,000 cartons were exported, South Africa’s fig exports dropped to below 100,000 cartons in 2022/23. read more

In terms of volume, ginger shipments in 2023 amounted to 73,196 tonnes, which corresponds to growth of +31% compared to the 55,701 tonnes of the previous year. read more

The innovation demonstrated by Northern Ireland potato supplier Wilson’s Country in launching new and value-added mash products over the past year was cited as a key factor in the business securing the ‘Best Medium Sized Company’ accolade at the 2024 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards
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Industry body British Apples & Pears (BAPL) has stepped up its call for fairer returns on the back of new research showing the financial strain growers are under. read more

Colourful salads with roots have become a trend product in the past year. Following the regional expansion of hydroponic cultivation in Germany, the intensity of advertising in the food retail trade (LEH) for this product sector also increased in parallel. The quantities from the
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End Food Waste Australia with the Australian Bananas Growers’ Council, Melons Australia, and the horticulture industry have released a new, nationwide plan to help halve Australia’s food waste by 2030. read more

The South African fruit export industry’s focus on India – highlighted by a delegation of key industry figures to Fresh Produce India last week – is expected to provide new impetus to the country’s efforts to boost its presence in this large consumer market. read more

Costa has formally launched its Innovation Centre at the company’s glasshouse facility in Guyra, on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. read more

Citrus Australia’s Annual Awards have recognised outstanding achievements and contributions made by members of the Australian citrus industry. read more

The new Dutch herb season has begun. "The greenhouses have been steamed clean, and we've replanted everything. In about three weeks, our product range will again include most of the Dutch herbs. Unfortunately, too late for Easter, but that's beyond our control," says Piet van Vugt. Last year,
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