Maersk has conducted the ground-breaking ceremony ahead of the construction of its new cold storage facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. read more

González reports directly to EMEA President Dan Lee. Prior to joining Tosca, Mr González was Managing Director at OMMM Operations Management Solutions GmbH, where he was responsible for sales and strategic business development. He has worked for companies including
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Mr Naranjo has extensive experience in corporate management, having headed the administrative and financial departments of several multinational companies and groups in Chile and Colombia. He has worked predominantly in sectors such as manufacturing
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Senior leaders from the UK food industry have pledged to support King Charles’ Coronation Food Project, which encourages supermarkets and food manufacturers to join FareShare’s ’Alliance Manufacturing’ programme and redistribute more surplus food to charities. read more

Foodservice supplier Fresh Direct has launched a premium Chef’s Choice potato which it claims sets a new benchmark for chipping and roasting potatoes. read more

This corresponds to an increase of 21.2% compared to the production volume of 165,000 MT in the 2022/23 marketing year. This is according to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). read more

Growing the customer base both domestically and overseas has been the name of the game for Poland’s blueberry industry in 2023. This dual focus, while also increasing automation and planting new, high-quality varieties, has meant a busy 12 months. read more

According to Fresh Fruit Peru, the country exported 20,338 tonnes of strawberries worth USD 34 million between January and September, an increase of 43% in volume and 26% in value compared to the same period last year. The increase occurred despite losses in the
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According to the Agroscope research institute, this has further exacerbated the consequences of the very unfavourable weather conditions. Agroscope was able to detect the bacterium Arsenophonus phytopathogenicus in potatoes. According to the researchers, in Switzerland it is the cause of the
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DP World has highlighted the steps it has taken in the UK over the past year in its latest sustainability update. read more

This is the conclusion of an impulse paper issued and published by the German Energy Agency (Dena). It contains recommendations for action for a successful market ramp-up. First of all, a clear definition and differentiation from other PV concepts is required in order to
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According to the latest USDA report, this rise is due to favourable weather conditions, which have restored yields from 2022/23. Apple exports are expected to increase to 81,854 tons, while pear exports are expected to rise to 317,200 tons. Domestic consumption is also predicted to grow in line
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Buying organic products that comply with regulations and display certification seals can cost the consumer up to twice as much as purchasing conventional products. This is revealed by the study “The true cost of sustainable consumption”, presented by Spanish organisation Asufin and which
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As the 2023 mango harvest in Katherine, Northern Territory drew to a close Nutrano Produce Group announced a bountiful Lady Jane crop. read more

The annual Sydney Markets cherry auction has raised tens of thousands of dollars for regional children fighting cancer with Wandin Valley Farms cherries sold to Narinder Singh Badhan from QE Food Stores. read more

Stakeholders from Tru-Cape, Ceres Fruit Growers, Two-a-Day Group, Dutoit Agri and Link Supply Management have met with the Western Cape premier Alan Winde to discuss the road forward for Cape Town’s port. read more

Confindustria, Confagricoltura, Confcommercio, Confartigianato, Confcooperative, Federdistribuzione, Casartigiani and CLAAI (Confederazione delle Libere Associazioni Artigiane Italiane), yesterday at a hearing in the Chamber of Deputies on the Proposal for a European Regulation on Packaging and Waste, have
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Purple star apples, a Vietnamese favorite and a major export product, are experiencing a notable price surge of 30-40% compared to the previous year. Currently in season, type 1 (highest quality) is selling for VND90,000-100,000 per kilogram, a 40% increase. Oanh, a Ho Chi Minh City fruit store
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Nelna Agri Development Private Limited, a key player in Sri Lanka's agriculture sector, is aiming for a big mango harvest of 1 million kilograms during the 2023/2024 season (November to April). Of this, 300,000 to 400,000 kilograms are earmarked for export to countries like the United States,
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The Moroccan tomato season began a few weeks ago at Kraaijeveld in the Netherlands. "The start was quite difficult, also because of the heat that gripped Morocco in the summer. The plants took a big hit, and the supply was slightly delayed. I think that only benefits the market situation.
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