With the Florida-grown Juicy Crunch Craft Cultivated Tangerines selling out a fifth year in a row, the tangerine’s harvest is ending early. The fruit was ready early this season and, facing other Hurricane Ian hangover challenges, the tangerine still had the highest brix of any full-grown
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LC Packaging has received the predicate ‘Royal’ in honour of its 100th anniversary. On the 4th of December 2023, the designation Royal was granted to LC Packaging by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands. This privilege is reserved for a very select group of Dutch
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Coldiretti, Filiera Italia, Cia, Confapi, Ancc-Coop, Ancd-Conad, Legacoop, Legacoop Agroalimentare, Legacoop Produzione&Servizi, Ue.Coop, Flai Cgil, Fai-Cisl and Uila-Uil ask the President of the European Parliament to block the negotiations between the Commission, the Council and Parliament
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The obstacles imposed by Austria to the transit of products at the Brenner Pass threaten the historical record of the Made in Italy agri-food industry, which in 2023 exceeded the value of 64 billion euro, the highest ever. This is denounced by Coldirettis based on an analysis of Istat data from the
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The Terminator franchise turns 40 this year! Where does the time go? In case you’re not familiar with the original: disguised as a human, a cyborg assassin, known as a Terminator, travels from 2029 to target the unborn John Connor who will lead the fight against the machines in the future.  read more

Machinery specialist Sorma used Fruit Logistica to showcase its new box-filling robot for post-harvest fresh produce processing. read more

According to the company, the endeavours build on a strong foundation for human well-being and responsible use of water and climate and now also integrate measures to preserve biodiversity in the cultivation areas. The successful
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"We had a setback due to climatic problems, but we are recovering from this trend. At the moment, the growth rate is almost 9%. Compared to the previous season, which was not good at all, we have seen an increase in our export balance of almost 40 %. By the
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Valencia-based Citrosol saw a high level of interest for its range of post-harvest solutions at last week’s Fruit Logistica. Customers and visitors from all over the world visited the company’s stand – including the president of the government of Valencia, Carlos Mazón. read more

South African citrus sources has revealed that another international shipping line, MSC, will introduce extra opportunities for citrus exports when the new season starts in April. read more

According to a position paper presented by the umbrella organisation on 6 February, the complete greenhouse gas balance is crucial. In the view of the industry organisation, climate neutrality in agriculture should be the first goal before additional greenhouse gas emissions are added.
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Last year, EU wholesale onion prices increased by more than 400 per cent as global shortages, the result of a variety of factors including floods in Pakistan, droughts in North Africa and the war in Ukraine, forced producing countries to prioritise domestic supplies. read more

The California Table Grape Commission has said it is providing the USDA with input on ways to enhance competitiveness, as part of its focus on the long-term viability of the industry. read more

These new container ships, with an original design intended to improve energy efficiency and environmental performance, will join CMA CGM's fleet of around 620 vessels, of which more than 30 are already powered by alternative energy. These vessels will reduce up to -20%
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Around 20 million packaging units are to be stored, picked and handled at the METRO LOGISTICS sites in Kirchheim, Altlandsberg and Bergkirchen - an extensive collaboration between the two companies. read more

Families are being recruited as ‘slug scouts’ during half term as scientists work to fight back against the leading pest found in farmers’ fields. read more

Eurofruit’s Fruit Logistica Part 2 edition is out now. The second in our two-part spotlight on innovation brings you more insights into how fresh produce companies can raise their game in 2024 and beyond. read more

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A groundbreaking research project has been launched by the British Onions Producers’ Association (BOPA) to tackle the threat of fusarium basal rot (FBR). read more

During FRUIT LOGISTICA, he met with the President of the Kiwi Committee, Carlos Cruzat, the outgoing President of Zespri, Bruce Cameron, and his successor Nathan Flowerday, as well as with the CEO of Zespri, Daniel Mathieson. read more