Approximately 600,000 tons of pears and apples harvested in the Alto Vale de Rio Negro, Argentina, are set to depart from the Port of San Antonio Oeste this week. This marks the beginning of this season’s export cycle, with a projected 20% increase compared to the previous export campaign,
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A large supermarket chain in Belgium, Colruyt, has been impacted by farmers who are blocking the supermarket’s distribution centres. Although not confirmed, supermarket chain Lidl may also be impacted. The blockades have led to disruptions in the supply chain. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, a US-based blueberry genetics and nursery company, has announced a strategic minority investment in the Netherlands-based blueberry tech solution company, FineField. The investment is focused on advancing mechanical blueberry harvesting technology, Fruitnet informs. read more

More than 30 events, including conferences and cooking shows, will animate the events area of the Italian Fruit Village at Fruit Logistica. The calendar read more

In week 3, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Greece stood at €114/100 kgs, while the Spanish paid €91/100 kgs and the French paid €113 per 100 kgs. read more

Huelva's agricultural producers have protested in Seville to demand the necessary water infrastructure. Around 15,000 people have taken part in the demonstration, according to the convening agricultural organizations: the Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries and Berries from
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Today (Monday, 5 February, ed.) is National Food Waste Prevention Day, an event created to promote actions and behaviours useful for achieving Goal 12.3 - halving food waste by 2030 - of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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More than 30 events, including conferences and cooking shows, will animate the events area of the Italian Fruit Village at Fruit Logistica. The calendar read more

Agricultural protests continue in France and much of the country remains affected. In Ile de France, also known as the Paris region, sections of the A1, A4, A5, A6, A10, A11, A13, and A15 motorways have been closed in both directions, as have some smaller roads. read more

Internal orchard damage is a major issue for the entire supply chain of the apple industry. read more

Alibaba considers sale of consumer assets, including Freshippo, RT-Mart - sources read more

The pineapple market is currently undergoing a “double dynamic,” according to Robert Blanjoue, product manager at Dole France, which specializes in the import and distribution of off-season products. The French market is now finally aligned with the rest of Northern Europe in terms of
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The fresh produce packaging company StePacPPC has customized its award-winning modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms, such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more. The lean MAP system fulfills
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In 2023, much has been said and is still being discussed about the importance of 'sustainability' in packaging production. In recent years, the sector most directly affected by the environmental transition has been the agri-food industry, where fruit and vegetables certainly play the most
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Emergent Cold Latin America, the region’s largest provider of temperature-controlled storage and logistics solutions, has announced the acquisition of Red Polar, one of the leading cold storage businesses located in Bogotá, Colombia. The company also announced an immediate expansion of Red
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The City of Cape Town has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to implement urgent reforms to enhance the efficiency of cargo handling at the Port of Cape Town. James Vos, Mayoral committee member for economic growth, emphasized the city and country's dependence on the port for effective import
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The world of fruit and vegetable packaging is undergoing a transformation, and the Guillin Group's Fresh produce business unit is leading the way by presenting innovative rPET, carton and hybrid solutions. 'We see,' reads a group note, 'a growing demand for convenience and sustainability with
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The largest fruit fair in Latin America, Fruit Attractions, is set to take place in São Paulo, Brazil, with the support of the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply of the State of São Paulo. The aim is to boost the fruit sector, a key component of São Paulo's agriculture. read more

Globally, the challenge of ensuring healthy food, sufficient suitable water, water safety and a healthy living environment are more and more under pressure. The new Knowledge and Innovation Agenda of the Dutch Top Sectors focuses on these topics. The starting point of this agenda contains
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Pear harvesting and packing for shipments to North America are underway in Chile and Argentina. “Early reports indicate that pear sizes, particularly for varieties like Bartlett, are smaller than anticipated. This is likely to result in reduced overall crop volume imported into the United
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