Wonky produce supplier Earth & Wheat has launched a one-off Halloween Rescue Box in the lead up to 31 October. read more

Aldi has unveiled designs for its newest lorries highlighting the benefits of fresh produce consumption. read more

A new report highlights how the soaring production and operating costs seen over the past three years have left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable, meaning that the majority of fresh fruit and vegetables traded around the globe is now sold at a loss or breakeven price. That is the finding
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Fresh Del Monte Produce has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, in which it has ”reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to conserving the planet”. read more

New concepts in retail store design, the latest advances in vertical farming, new investment in sustainable packaging, and the development of alternative markets are among the central themes of this year’s Global Berry Congress. read more

Nationwide Produce has launched branded boxes of Tenderstem for supply to the foodservice, catering and wholesale sectors in the UK and Ireland. read more

Mission Produce has announced the launch of ‘Discover the Mission Advantage,’ a marketing campaign to communicate the key differentiators that the group offers to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers throughout North America. read more

There has been progress in Malaysia’s efforts to gain access to China for fresh durian exports with officials from both countries meeting on the topic. read more

The Australian Horticultural Exporters’ and Importers’ Association has announced it will rebrand to Australian Horticulture Trade (AHT).  read more

Colombian Hass exports rice up by 25-30%. The main avocado harvest began in the week starting on September 11 and is projected to end in week 15 starting on April 8 next year. So far in 2023, between 120,000 and 130,000 tons of Colombian Hass have been exported. By the end of 2023, 20,000 more
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Costa Group has started to trial innovative laser etching technology on its hard-skinned fruit as part of its focus on developing sustainable packaging alternatives for its fresh produce. read more

Dole Italia, a company in the business of producing and distributing fresh fruit, is confirmed as the official sponsor of Challenge Egnazia Tri, the triathlon competition that attracts athletes from all over the world to Apulia and will be held in the beautiful setting of Savelletri di Fasano (province of
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The new Brazilian and Peruvian grape seasons began a while ago, and the first shipments are arriving on the European market. read more

Not only had he increased the sales area compared to the authorised one, but he also placed the products directly on the ground. The perpetrator of this behaviour is a fruit and vegetable retailer from Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini) who was reported by the police in recent days.
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Despite low commodity prices in two of Fresno County’s primary crops, the region’s gross agricultural output increased slightly in 2022. Fresno leads the state - and the nation – regarding almond production, but poor producer prices for almonds dropped the commodity to No. 2 on the
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In response to Cyclone Gabrielle, scientists from Plant & Food Research have been collecting data from apple orchards in Hawke’s Bay. Working with industry body New Zealand Apples and Pears, the aim is to better understand the impact of the event on tree and soil health and support grower’s
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Moleaer, a pioneer and leader in nanobubble technology, will open its production plant in Almeria to offer its innovative patented technology as a sustainable solution to local greenhouses and farms, as well as to customers in Europe. read more

In order to limit fruit and vegetable wastage and thus contribute to combating food waste, a team of researchers from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, has developed a project that aims to obtain a flour rich in nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, as
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According to a statement from the Central Bureau of Statistics on Sunday, consumer prices in Israel in September surprised to the downside. This is increasing the odds that the Bank of Israel will start to lower interest rates later this month as the war with the Hamas terror group intensifies. read more

At Pahoia orchards in New Zealand the season is running roughly four to six weeks behind what is considered normal, this true for most growers. read more