The Port of Oakland is reporting that its January container volume continued to increase--a trend that was first seen in 2023. In January, full imports increased 8.2 percent with the seaport handling 72,081 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in January 2024 versus 66,637 TEUs in January 2023.
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Resource Innovation Institute (RII) has appointed global CEA advisor George L. Carter III to the newly created position of Director of Decarbonization Partnerships. In his role, Carter will develop partnerships with industry leaders, utilities, and governments as RII continues to expand its
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Bayer launches Colti-Bayer, an innovative APP designed to transform the digital experience in agriculture. The new APP integrates genetics, protection and digital with the aim of optimising farmers' work and maximising their results. read more

Orange supplies out of Florida continue to be steady. "We're finishing grapefruit in a couple of weeks and tangerines as well this week, but we'll continue with oranges through July," says Doug Feek of Feek Family Citrus, who notes there's enough fruit available for demand. "I wouldn't say
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Anthony De Ieso is a 4th generation farmer, growing bunchline vegetables near Adelaide in South Australia. His great grandfather started growing veg back in 1945 on the family farm, Anthony's father then bought another property in 1994, which is where the family business, Thorndon Park Produce
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With a slate of award-winning and new-to-market plants, Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) is shining the spotlight on innovation at the California Spring Trials (CAST) on March 19 – 22, 2024. As consumers pursue creative details, new and never-before-seen color variations, and small
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It's a tough but rewarding trade, said James Magno, head florist and operations assistant of Nene's Flower Shop in Dangwa, Philippines. Mr. Magno, who graduated with a degree in Hospitality and Industry Management, said there isn't a specific degree that teaches you the ropes of flower
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As reported by the Ministry of Trade and Integration, in 2023, Kazakhstan imported 149.8 million flowers worth $61.1 million, 29% more than those valued at $47.3 million in 2022. The country's largest suppliers were Ecuador ($37.5 million), the Netherlands ($13.1 million), Kenya ($4.8 million),
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In the coming months, the apple from Soria could obtain the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label, according to Gerardo Dueñas, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of La Junta. Dueñas stated they were working to obtain new quality labels for different
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In Chile, the Royal Gala apple season usually starts in February. This year, though, it was delayed by about ten days. "There's currently very high demand, including from South America and India. The volumes are lower than last year, but the apples' color is beautiful," says Silvia Piezzi, who
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Gasol is Semillas Fitó's latest innovation in the yellow bell pepper segment. This season, the variety has already showcased its potential and a strong performance in the field. Gasol features a high-quality fruit with a lemon-yellow color, productive and with good post-harvest performance.
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Farmable, a provider of farm management software (FMS), has reached a milestone in collaboration with the central SIEX project, led by the Spanish Agrarian Guarantee Fund (FEGA). Castilla y León, one of the pioneering communities in Spain, has successfully established a live API connection
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Would you taste a strawberry with the aroma of wild strawberries? I recommend you do so because the experience is absolutely satisfying; read more

After a year of Chinese ginger's 'dramatic quality' as BR Fresh Exotics' Rob de Jong puts it, in 2022, this Dutch importer focused on Brazilian, Peruvian, and Thai products in 2023. "That went well, but price-wise, China is, for now, the best in the market," he begins. So this year, it is back to… read more

iN's Mercato, the Italian discount retailer headquartered in Venice and present in 12 Italian regions with more than 560 points of sale, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with many value projects, which testify to its social and environmental commitment; read more

SugarBee® apples are set to become a year-round delight for consumers around the globe. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the brand, as for the first time, SugarBee apples will be available through the entire summer season and tie into the fall harvest with no interruption in
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The role that technology could play in cutting food waste was the subject of a Fresh Produce Forum session on day two of Fruit Logistica. read more

Much has been made of the potential impact of physical border checks on UK ports and fresh produce suppliers (see pages 22 and 23), but what about the effect on exporters over in Europe? Well, it’s safe to say that news of the latest government U-turn didn’t go down well in the Netherlands,
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Contrary to expectations, the eurozone in particular proved to be a driving force. "Outside Europe, the USA was once again an important target market for German exporters. However, one swallow does not make a summer: the global economic situation continues to be characterised by increasing protectionism.
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It is said that small is beautiful, and in the case of one London charity, the personal attention given to service users is quite literally turning lives around. read more