A new report from Ethical Consumer is calling on UK supermarkets to take immediate steps to protect the rights of migrant agricultural workers in Spain after uncovering evidence of widescale abuse in the regions of Almeria and Huelva. read more

Montague is ready to introduce Australian consumers to the Kissabel range of coloured-flesh apples. read more

Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. read more

Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. read more

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In week 11, sales of Lcc and fruit and vegetables by imposed weight returned to growth, after a week of losses; read more

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 2% to $1,716.85 per 40ft container this week. The composite index has decreased by 2% this week, and has dropped by 79% when compared with the same week last year. read more

The supply of strawberries from the South is starting to be important in all areas, generating a very wide price range. Yesterday, we took a tour of the Bologna market and you can see several leftovers in the stalls.   read more

Does less use of packaging correspond to greater environmental sustainability? A positive answer to this question seems to underlie several economic policy decisions taken recently by some of our European partners - France and Spain in the lead - which, with measures
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The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organisations of Almeria, COEXPHAL, has held a conference entitled 'Strategic impact of the new regulations for 2023' in collaboration with the Garrigues Law Firm and with the sponsorship of Cajamar. During this
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Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum impacts solanaceous crops worldwide and is considered one of the leading causes of tomato crop losses in Kenya. To counter the effects, the World Vegetable Center is piloting integrated pest management in Ethiopia and Kenya with funding
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After more than 40 years in business, Patricia and Roland Gugger have decided to hand over their company. Eight vegetable producers from the region are jointly taking over Gugger-Guillod SA in Sugiez, according to a statement. These are Adam Gemüse from Müntschemier, Lorenz Gutknecht
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At the end of the season, exports amounted to just over 4,740 t, down 12% on 2021/22 and 22% on 2020/21. The negative economic and financial context in which the country has found itself for several years, any
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Jardín Exotics is the first Hass avocado export company in Colombia to obtain Fair Trade USA certification. According to Pedro Pablo Diaz, the manager of the company, this certification shows that Jardín Exotics is doing things correctly, aligned with sustainable practices in the short,
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On the occasion of Bimi's new campaign, Murcia's countryside welcomed a visit from influencers, media personalities, and journalists from all over Spain. “Our goal is to make the invisible visible; that the media that is here today helps consumers to learn everything there is behind a stem of
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Morocco is facing its worst drought season in 3 decades. Due to the persistent drought, dam reserves and water tables are exhausted in several regions. The depletion of the water table has even caused some producers to stop production altogether, while others rely totally on seawater
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There is a growing demand for pepper washers due to an increasing aphid infestation among pepper growers. Last summer, the exemption of the Verimark product was positively received by growers. However, it has since become apparent that growers do not completely trust the product. The main reason
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Le Jardin de Rabelais, a French greenhouse managed by Pascal Delahaye, produces tasty tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes on the vine. Working all year round, the producer is faced with a growing energy challenge that has been affecting the whole agricultural sector. "Energy is a big problem.
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The shipping lines continued where they left off in 2021 and reported a very strong financial result for 2022. At the initial time of writing, 12 of the largest shipping lines had published their financial results – minus CMA CGM (did not publish EBIT), COSCO, ONE, and PIL (had not published
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A specialist in the production of self-adhesive labels, is set to become part of the Optimum Group platform. The current management of HP-ETIKETT will remain within the organization.  read more