The FPC has hit out at the government for introducing new charges on imports that “threaten to cripple” SMEs in the fresh produce and plant sectors. read more

A decision by Chile’s port worker unions UPC to call a national strike this week has been met with concern by fruit exporters. read more

Can you give an overview of Ammeraal Beltech’s operations? read more

Data and analytics group GlobalData has predicted that the robotics industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17 per cent to 2030, from US$63bn in 2022 to US$218bn. read more

While there will be growth in South African citrus exports this year, the industry faces some formidable challenges. read more

A projected 16 per cent decline in Peruvian Hass avocado exports this year is set to reduce the risk of an oversupplied European market this summer. According to industry body ProHass, Peru expects to ship around 468,000 tonnes in 2024, down from 558,000 tonnes last year, mainly due to
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Hort Innovation has appointed Jesse Reader as its new head of investment growth and commercial commencing 15 April. read more

The strawberry campaign continues with good quality, both from Basilicata and Campania; the season for Tarocco oranges closes: Italian blond varieties, such as Ovali, are on the way. Italian onion production closed well in advance and with the delay
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The strawberry campaign continues with good quality, both from Basilicata and Campania; the season for Tarocco oranges closes: Italian blond varieties, such as Ovali, are on the way. Italian onion production closed well in advance and with the delay
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After completing her retail and office management apprenticeship, Lujbica Lucic began her career in 2007 at the SPAR supermarket in Kolsass in Tyrol. From 2009, Ms Lucic worked as a checkout supervisor and deputy manager at the INTERSPAR hypermarkets in Klosterneuburg and Wien-Mitte. 2020
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With the start of citrus exports from South Africa this month, dominated by shipments of lemons, grapefruit and early soft citrus fruits, the industry is preparing for a further increase in volumes. read more

The Veg Power campaign has extended its tieup with Aardman for a Shaun the Sheep-themed Holiday and Food Activities (HAF) programme to engage and educate children about vegetables and the role they play in a healthy diet. read more

The UK’s top salad brand, Florette, is taking a fresh approach to coleslaw with its new Gourmet Slaws range. read more

The NFU has called for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers pay recruitment fees of workers, fearing a financially damaging impact on farming and growing businesses. read more

Mission Produce hs announced the release of its fiscal 2023 sustainability report, ’Finest for the Future’, the company’s fourth annual sustainability report. read more

"The consumer mood in Germany did not return in April either. Income expectations are rising. At the same time, consumers are expecting lower price increases. The propensity to buy remains at almost the same level as in the previous month," it says.
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Whether potatoes, apples or cucumbers - under the motto "Come to the place of freshness", the new social media campaign presents the variety of fresh products at Aldi Nord in a humorous way, according to the discounter. Alexander Marcus is the interpreter of the song "ALDI Nord x Patata": A
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According to the statisticians, real turnover fell by 2% compared to February 2023, while nominal turnover rose by 0.7%. read more

In collaboration with Imtech, Remeha and Solencopower, a pilot project was launched in one of the harbour's buildings using a boiler that runs entirely on green hydrogen. This serves to demonstrate the feasibility of this climate-neutral technology.
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"By bringing together the various players in the food sector in GoCo and creating a common and concrete vision for the necessary dietary changes, we are one step closer to sustainable and healthy eating habits in the region," says Rikard
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