'Artichokes, the propitious season has benefited us'
2024-01-17 00:00
The artichoke harvest has been going on since October and will continue until May for the Agromediterranea Group, based in Serrenti, southern Sardinia. With Filippo Frongia, owner of the Sardinian group together with Andrea Mancawe took stock of the current season and analysed the
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SIPCAM IBERIA celebrates 50 years with farmers
2024-01-17 00:00
SIPCAM Iberia announced at the end of the year through its social networks that 2024 was going to be full of good news and commemorations. The plant health company is celebrating its 50th anniversary and wanted to celebrate it with all those farmers, distributors and others who are interested in the company's products.
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Vip at Marca with new 100% paper premium packaging
2024-01-17 00:00
Vip presented itself with its stand (D/65, Hall 29, Agorà Marca Fresh) at Marca by Bologna Fierecon a proposal capable of responding to the needs of an increasingly attentive and aware target;
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Bayer presents 'Mr Datterino' at Marca Fresh
2024-01-17 00:00
A new appointment with Signor Datterino, the brand consumer project promoted by Bayerche that is aimed directly at the consumer and involves all players in the supply chain, from the farmer to the retailer, in order to give value to the entire date segment.
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Pro-Gest: tissue market volumes to grow by 25 per cent in 2023
2024-01-17 00:00
Pro-Gest, Italy's leading paper group, presents its innovative packaging and tissue solutions at the Marcadi Bologna trade fair: a sector that, despite the difficulties of the global market, is recording a 25% increase in overall volumes
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Conad is taking part in the 20th edition of Fiera Marca by Bolognafiere with the aim of presenting its new private label proposals and innovations to suppliers and all industry stakeholders;
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"South African citrus season will be dependant on the situation in the Middle East"
2024-01-17 00:00
The 2023 South African citrus season saw its last exports in September last year and growers and exporters are already looking towards this year’s season.
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ALDI continues to expand in Spain in 2024
2024-01-17 00:00
ALDI is maintaining the momentum of its growth in Spain and has announced the opening of around 50 new shops in the country in 2024, thus maintaining the growth rate of recent years. The company's expansion plans for this year include the consolidation of its presence in the
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State deregisters Avocado Society of Kenya for mis-information and mis-communication
2024-01-17 00:00
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has deregistered the Avocado Association of Kenya (ASOK) over claims of misconduct and breach of membership laws.
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San Antonio terminal sets record with 1,136 cherry-loaded containers
2024-01-17 00:00
The San Antonio International Terminal (STI) reached a significant milestone by transporting the largest quantity of cherry-loaded containers this season. This achievement was realized with the arrival of the “MN Cosco Brazil” ship, making its inaugural stop at the Chilean terminal and
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Egyptian exporters have begun marketing their calendars of Valencia oranges, which account for the bulk of Egyptian citrus volumes, amid geopolitical tensions and climate change troubles. For Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of Egyptian Emirati, "It's essential to stay in tune with customer concerns and
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Calavo Growers delays release of its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 financial results
2024-01-17 00:00
Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced that it will file a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with regard to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. Form 12b-25 will allow the Company an automatic extension of
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Dutch fresh produce wholesaler expands commercial team
2024-01-17 00:00
Yesterday, Wim Valke (Wimke) joined the Jager Holland commercial team. "We wish Wim much success," says a team representative from this Dutch company.
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Brand: Mdd reached 31.5% share in 2023
2024-01-17 00:00
The dual role of private label (DBM) as a support for families and an income stabiliser for partner companies was the focus of the report 'Private Label and Made in Italy: the role of Modern Distribution', produced by The European House - Ambrosetti for
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"The horeca sector is increasingly opening up to innovation"
2024-01-17 00:00
"Catering companies are in the midst of a huge transition towards a more sustainable menu, and we're glad to be able to play a role there. Some big names in the industry are switching to a predominantly plant-based diet, and we think vertical farming can play a big role there. In the past, cost
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South African apple and pear growers are expecting an increase in exports this year, a welcome boost after a lower crop last year following to hail damage in some of the major fruit producing areas.
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New advice for bean growers after heavy rainfall
2024-01-16 17:00
Bean growers can plant winter seed this spring but need to plan for differences in the crop’s maturity date and expected yield.
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Produce features heavily among new Aldi price cuts
2024-01-16 16:00
A range of berries and salad veg are among more than 40 everyday items to have their prices cut by Aldi.
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Red Sea crisis presents challenge for Indian grape suppliers
2024-01-16 15:00
India’s table grape shipments into Europe face a major challenge in order to overcome a sudden lack of logistical access via the Red Sea.
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Red Sea disruption “will last months”
2024-01-16 15:00
Fresh fruit and vegetable supply lines into Europe are at serious risk of delays and disruption as a result of the recent mass rerouting of shipping services away from the Red Sea.
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