CHEP, a large player in supply chain solutions, announced the appointment of Xavier Garijo as the CEO of Americas effective Jan. 1, 2024, following the announcement that CHEP North America’s president, Laura Nador, left her role on Dec. 31, 2023. read more

In November 2023, retail sales are estimated to grow cyclically by 0.4% in value and 0.2% in volume. Food sales in value are up (+0.2%) while sales in volume are down (-0.2%); sales of non-food goods are,
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The latest technologies in the world of citriculture to increase productivity and efficiency in harvesting will be available to professionals in the sector participating in DEMOCITRUS 2024. The activities of field demonstrations will be one of the main axes of this event.
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According to an initial assessment by ASAJA-Almeria, the acreage devoted to watermelon cultivation is expected to fall by around 10% next spring. This decrease is mainly being recorded in the Poniente Almeriense. In the Almeria and Níjar area, the watermelon acreage is generally expected to
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'Although this year's oranges have a smaller average size than in a normal year, the taste and quality that distinguishes them is certainly not inferior'. This is the leitmotif of the episode 'The inimitable taste of Sicilian oranges' aired a few days ago.
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From one extreme to the other, this is now the weather scenario that the fruit and vegetable sector is forced to face. We have left behind us an endless summer that until Christmas was struggling to leave the Belpaese, but in the space of a few days the scenario has changed. In fact, in the coming
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Importers of exotic items such as dragon fruit from Ecuador are left wondering how sudden internal armed conflict developments in the South American country will impact their produce supplies. On Monday night, a 60-day state of emergency was called in Ecuador following a well-known gang leader
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Despite the threats from Houthi militants, a fleet of containerships run by Chinese companies continue to use the Red Sea route. A leader of the Yemeni rebels recently mentioned one of these ships, claiming it had cooperated with the group's safe passage "solution". The proposal suggests that
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Following the outbreak of violence linked to drug trafficking, Ecuador has deployed security forces to its main port terminals and key transportation routes. This move has allowed export operations to continue, according to exporters on Wednesday. read more

The Russian ruble extended its strengthening trend from the previous session on Wednesday, bolstered by central bank interventions and an increase in foreign currency sales by exporters following Russia's extended New Year holidays. read more

On the strength of the results achieved during 2023, Selenella opens 2024 under the banner of optimism and presents itself at Marca with a range of excellent products. The Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Potato Consortium) has already fine-tuned its production and marketing strategies for potatoes,
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Among the vegetables that have been rewarded by the market are first and foremost tomatoes - with prices even touching EUR 4 per kilogramme - and courgettes (from EUR 2.50 to EUR 4 per kilogramme). The performance of peppers is also good, while the price of aubergines is within the normal range; read more

EastFruit analysts point out that wholesale prices for onions on the Uzbekistan market are currently on average almost three times lower than a year earlier at the same time. In addition, so far there are absolutely no prerequisites for their growth. Moreover, since October 2023, wholesale
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At the beginning of January, Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporters have faced a sharp increase in import tariffs on their products in Mauritania, reports Agrimaroc.ma . According to Moroccan exporters, the customs clearance cost at the Moroccan-Mauritanian border unexpectedly almost tripled
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Climate change is disrupting the Canary Islands' ecosystems, shifting the blooming period of almond trees, traditionally in January. The changes, closely watched by scientists, beekeepers, and farmers, are particularly impacting species and habitats. read more

The national distribution sector and the current context will be the protagonists at Marca as part of the inaugural conference organised by ADM - Associazione Distribuzione Moderna and The European House Ambrosetti scheduled for Tuesday 16 January, but yesterday, at the conference 'Marca del Distributore e Made
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Change at the top in the name of continuity for Valfrutta Fresco. Enrico Bucchi, the company's former sales director, is the new general manager. He picks up the baton from Stefano Soliche, who has held this role since 2017. Ahead with brand enhancement
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The governing boards of Actel and Fruits de Ponent have decided to embark on the creation of a joint company between the two cooperative groups. In this respect, they have validated the preparatory work begun a few months ago. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will be featured in two episodes of RFD-TV’s “Where the Food Comes From,” hosted by Chip Carter. Set in the backdrop of the Central Sand region of Wisconsin at peak production time, the episodes highlight two generations of sweet corn farmers and their journeys. read more

In 2023, the total export value of horticulture and cereals from Ireland was €295 million, with mushrooms contributing to nearly half of this amount, according to Bord Bia's Export Performance and Prospects Report 2023/24, released on this Wednesday. read more