Two activities took place in each of these cities. Two activities were held in each of these cities. The first, a masterclass promoted by specialised chefs from the Higher Schools of Hotel and Catering, in front of students and professionals from the sector; and secondly,
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Around 50 Zespri Kiwifruit growers from New Zealand have been able to see the fruit they grow on retailer shelves in Singapore and across Europe for the first time since an overseas industry tour hiatus due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. read more

Back on the market, with a growing crop, is envy, the premium apple of the Vog and Vip consortia. And it does so with a disruptive, aestheticising visual communication that recalls the world of beauty and fashion. Crunchy and aromatic read more

The onion harvest in North Rhine-Westphalia was completed this year with average yields, Hermann-Josef Jansen from the onion company of the same name based in Brüggen informs us. "Nevertheless, quality problems are already becoming apparent in many lots, as up to 30-40 percent of the onions
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The case is discussed by Ukraine's Deputy Infrastructure Minister Serhiej Derkacz in an interview with Forbes.ua . Polish hauliers are to block the border with Ukraine from 3 November until the end of 2023. Among other things, they are demanding the restoration of permits for Ukrainian trucks to cross the border,
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Sun World International has been engaged in adding top talent to their leadership ranks over the past several years. Today, the company announced that Bernardo Calvo has joined as President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer, David Marguleas. read more

NZ asparagus growers claim to be losing money on every bunch of asparagus sold. Also, they are turning to the export market to absorb some volumes, but there's no money in that either. read more

The Italian persimmon season is now in full swing and fortunately the quantities available are limited, because with these still summery temperatures, which certainly do not encourage consumption, one would risk serious trouble in a normal year. read more

UK: Morrisons boss says worst of inflation behind us but price rises to come for vegetables and salad items read more

Fluorescent apples, not a new variety, were the protagonists of the night trials carried out by the Romagna-based company Martignani, which, with its sprayers, aims to reduce product loss through drift and improve the distribution of the technical medium on the plant; read more

Global Star Group has announced that it has gained GCC Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification from the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca), the main regulating authority in Saudi Arabia for customs and taxes. read more

Pro-Force says it has become the first UK Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) operator to complete Stronger Together’s Responsible Recruitment Progress Assessment (RRPA) audit process, established to protect seasonal labourers working in UK horticulture. read more

Sun World International has appointed Bernardo Calvo as president and chief operating officer, reporting to CEO David Marguleas. read more

Assured Food Standards (AFS), which licenses farmed foods’ Red Tractor quality mark, announced yesterday (31 October) that it will not progress with the implementation of any new environmental standards or additional modules until the NFU has completed the first of two proposed independent
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Jazz apples have added to their trophy cabinet by collecting the top prize at the National Fruit Show (NFS) for the second year running. read more

Argentina has carried out its first shipment of organic citrus to the European Union for 20 years after the reopening of the market last May. The 60.5-tonne consignment of organic lemons, certified by plant health service Senasa, departed from the port of Buenos Aires and arrived in Europe
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Chile expects to ship 95.4m (5kg) cartons of cherries during the 2023/24 season, according to the first estimate released by the Chilean Cherry Committee on Tuesday. read more

Fresh Del Monte saw year-on-year net sales drop in the third quarter (Q3) of the year, hurt by lower sales across its fresh and value-added product segment. read more

As the South African citrus season in the US ends, the focus has now shifted to the 20th US-sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA) in Johannesburg this week. read more

In addition to the FLIA, the FLIA Technology will be awarded for the first time in 2024 for outstanding innovations in the field of Machinery & Technology. read more