Interko has announced advances to its Ultimo ripening rooms that ”reconfirm their position as the world’s most energy-efficient ripening solution”, while opening up the technology to the pre-cooling market. read more

As QS announces with reference to the BVL, the use of Lumiderm VG for seed treatment in broad bean and bush bean is permitted from 26 January to 24 May 2024 in accordance with the emergency authorisation granted on the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. read more

Over 80 licensed growers and licensees attended Bloom Fresh’s first-ever table grape open day in Ica, Peru recently to learn about the company’s table grape portfolio and latest research into the development of disease-tolerant varieties.  read more

Aldi has announced that it spent an additional £1.3 billion with British suppliers last year. read more

For decades, own-label has dominated the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at Britain’s top supermarkets. But now high costs and tough market conditions are putting huge pressure on margins. So is own-label still the only game in town? read more

Episode One of The Power of Branding focuses on the basics of branding in fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

For decades, own-label has dominated the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at Britain’s top supermarkets. But now high costs and tough market conditions are putting huge pressure on margins. So is own-label still the only game in town? read more

Episode One of The Power of Branding focuses on the basics of branding in fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Since the coronavirus-related record growth of 5.4% in 2020, the statisticians report that real turnover fell continuously in the following three years (2021: -1.6%; 2022: -4.6%). In contrast, nominal (not price-adjusted) turnover in 2023 was 5.9% higher than in 2022.
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Our packaging hides nothing, so the product is 100% recycled and there is no food waste. So avocados are meant to be enjoyed, not wasted, and the planet benefits from responsible and environmentally conscious behaviour in the avocado supply chain and the
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Members of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) have unanimously elected Gavin Scurr, managing director of Piñata Farms as AFPA chair for the 2024 term. With over 30 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, Scurr will take over the role from Montague’s Scott Montague. read more

WayBeyond, a specialist in digital agronomy solutions for protected cropping has shifted its brand identity and strategic focus aiming to empower growers and seed producers with innovative technology and insights for enhanced crop management.   read more

The latest R&D breakthroughs will headline the Citrus Australia’s inaugural Australian Citrus Congress on 5-7 March 2024.  read more

A recent USDA report has identified Hong Kong as a potential opportunity for US exporters noting a match in consumer habits and US produce, as well as the country’s reliance on imports for fresh fruit products.   read more

A.P. Moller Maersk announced Ricardo Rocha as the regional CEO for the East Coast region of South America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) branch, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a global avocado supplier, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded by the philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky in 1949, Westfalia continues to stay true to its purpose of 'Doing Good'. read more

Every year, the holiday season around Christmas and New Year boosts the fruit and vegetable business. However, the current marketing season for table apples has so far been somewhat mixed. The trade should finally pick up with the intensification of exports after the turn of the year. Whether
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Mainline operators who are still offering Red Sea services are configuring their routes to transit the troubled region. read more

This very important event, which was attended by companies associated with this entity, was also attended by representatives of SENASICA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria), as well as other organisations from the agri-food sector such as ANEBERRIES (Asociación de
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The agricultural sector in Europe and in Spain is plunged into growing frustration and unease due to the difficult conditions and suffocating bureaucracy generated by EU regulations. "Farmers are struggling in the face of a deregulated market that imports agricultural products from outside the EU.
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