"Organized chaos" is the best way to describe the shipping of products during the past 2023/24 deciduous fruit season from South Africa. Anlin Shipping has observed a significant rise in specialized reefer vessels, primarily from FPT, the privately operated terminal at the Port of Cape Town. read more

The production of aromatic and medicinal plants in Morocco has been significantly impacted this year by prolonged drought conditions, resulting in reduced supply and prompting many growers and exporters to switch to other crops, as stated by Mehdi Benchekroun, the owner of Domaines Mehdi Benchekroun. read more

MedFEL 2024 is finally underway! The 16th edition of the renowned event in Perpignan has opened its doors this week. With a revamped layout and bustling aisles, MedFEL is in full swing this year. The organizers are expecting nearly 5,000 visitors, including supermarket chains, retailers, wholesalers, read more

Tom, a pilot grounded during the lockdown, took up gardening at his local allotment as a therapeutic hobby. He enlisted the help of his friend Lucy, who is skilled at growing flowers, and she intends to grow her own wedding flowers. This new hobby brought them both unexpected joy, prompting Tom to celebrate their success. read more

Rob Hanifin is the new Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America. Located on the US East Coast, Rob will provide support to growers across North America and around the world. "We are excited to welcome Rob to our team," said Lynda Gallagher, Sales & Service Operations Manager at Ridder North. read more

EastFruit's detailed weekly price analysis, now in its sixth year covering Tajikistan, reveals a troubling situation for local farmers as prices for two essential vegetable crops, carrots and onions, continue to plummet. read more

The IFPA warns that new packaging regulations approved by the European Parliament pose significant trade and food safety issues. If approved by the EU Council later this year, these regulations are likely to have a detrimental effect on global supply chains and food security, especially when considering the more than 37 million Europeans who rely on them. read more

The Indian government is eager to enhance the floriculture sector in India by partnering with The Netherlands. In line with this goal, Secretary of Agriculture Mr. Manoj Ahuja is leading a delegation of policymakers to visit Dutch Plantum, Royal FloraHolland, and HilverdaFlorist (a joint venture partner of KF Bioplants, India). read more

On April 23rd, the streets of Catalan cities and villages are filled with books and roses as the Spanish region celebrates Sant Jordi. "Sant Jordi is very important to us, everyone looks forward to this day, it's one of the busiest days in the market," says Diana Sumelzo, manager of Mercabarna-Flor. read more

Yuksel Seeds, an international leader in the specialized tomato seed market, is once again present at the new edition of Expolevante 2024, showcasing all its innovations and solutions for various crops in the Almeria region. read more

We'd like to inform you that the new measures adopted by Parliament on Wednesday aim to enhance sustainability in packaging and decrease packaging waste within the EU. The regulation, which targets the increasing waste levels, aims to standardize internal market regulations and promote a circular economy. It was passed with 476 votes in favor and 129 against. read more

Women's tour by Carrefour.es: For the second year in a row, one of the major sporting events promoting female talent in Spain. read more

A recently published study from the Netherlands provides documentation of the continued decline of plant species that depend on pollination by insects and other animals. This study, drawing on data spanning nearly 90 years, raises concerns about biodiversity and food security. While not unexpected for many of us, it serves as an important reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts. read more

The markets were well supplied with prominent Greek and Dutch strawberries. Italian and Spanish offers were also notable, with Spanish offerings decreasing noticeably in the reported week. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the availability of domestic strawberries. read more

On April 24, during the Medfel fair, Europêche released the European apricot harvest forecasts, indicating stability across Europe compared to last year. The projected production is expected to reach 523,986 tons, showing no variation compared to the 2023 campaign and a slight 2% increase. read more

Roamer Transport Inc. has implemented Carrier Transicold's Lynx Fleet telematics solution in its fleet of 39 trailers to provide better reliability and uptime for shippers of temperature-controlled freight. Carrier Transicold is a division of Carrier Global Corporation, headquartered in Idaho Falls. read more

A trial between the home delivery app, Snappy Shopper, and the digital reduced-to-clear-food platform, Gander, has successfully provided value to convenience store customers in Scotland. read more

The Pear Bureau Northwest has named Jenna Tobin as its communications and social media coordinator. read more

The apricot harvest in Europe is projected to reach 523,986 tonnes this year, which is the same as last year and 2 percent higher than the five-year average for 2018-2022. read more

Paddie Allen has recently joined PML Seafrigo as the Airfreight Director, overseeing the company's airfreight operations in the UK. read more