As part of its continued partnership with Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust, Zespri has named two kiwi chicks, Kobe and Jack.   read more

Citrus Australia has called on the Queensland government to provide further financial assistance to citrus growers in the state’s far north, as transport costs escalate in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, a US-based blueberry genetics and nursery company, has announced a strategic minority investment in the Netherlands-based blueberry tech solution company, FineField. The investment is focused on advancing mechanical blueberry harvesting technology.  read more

Following the Border Target Operating Model, and starting from April 30th, all plants imported into the UK have to be checked at Border Control Posts (BCPs). Simon Conway, chair of the British Tomato Growers’ Association (BTGA), voices concerns over the situation. “There are big doubts about
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The crisis triggered by French farmers, which in recent days has extended to Belgium and even Portugal, is entering its most critical phase. Meanwhile, the European summit is being held in Brussels against a backdrop of riots. The situation created after a week of blockades and two weeks of
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After over six months of preparation, the new private label of T. Meissner company was launched in week 4. Under the name 'Regional Hessen', the Kassel fruit trading company now offers a colorful range of various regionally produced foods, including fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and mushrooms.
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NatureSweet® has debuted a new product--the Constellation Sweet & Seedless Mini Peppers. The sweet peppers, which are seedless, are red, yellow and orange and consumers are describing them as sweet and light-tasting. read more

As the Egyptian carrot season gets underway, more and more growers are reporting a good harvest in terms of volume and quality, as well as a major shift in demand - particularly from Europe - towards Egypt. This is confirmed by Zayed Lasheen, CEO of AfriGoodGrows and producer of Egyptian carrots. read more

For weeks, the global mango market has remained affected by a supply shortage. At present, finding the product is challenging and usually only achievable at very high prices for those without any previous agreements with suppliers. This is the situation according to Tao Azemmat, manager of the
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The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is forecasting a revenue shortfall of between $600 to $800 million. This troubling prediction stems from ongoing drought conditions, restrictions on ship size, and a decrease in daily canal transits. read more

Ginger plantings in Peru are down and as a result, the crop is short this season. “There is a giant lack of ginger from Peru,” says Cameron Mistal of Happy Veg. “The price of just raw material in the jungle is now above 10.5 soles per kg., which is the equivalent of $2.75 and we will
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DB Schenker has appointed Vishal Sharma (52) as the new CEO for the Region Asia Pacific. Vishal brings more than 30 years of experience in the logistics sector and has been serving as CEO for DB Schenker’s Cluster Greater China since 2021. He joined DB Schenker in 2018 as the CEO of the
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"After the outstanding performance of Egyptian agricultural producers and exporters in terms of production, prospecting, and opening up new markets, it's time to move on to the next stage, which is improving our quality and reducing our costs," an Egyptian citrus grower told FreshPlaza at the
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Annual global schedule reliability improved by 19.5 percentage points (PP) from 42.6% to 62.1% to 2023. Despite the sharp improvement, it only reached the level of 2020, and still below the 70%-80% of 2012-2019. What is concerning however, is that schedule reliability has declined M/M the entire
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The town of Mula in northwest Murcia has celebrated the early blossoming of almond trees. Despite a mid-winter heatwave posing a threat to crop growth, Mula's almond trees have bloomed perfectly, attracting numerous visitors to the annual spectacle. Mula's mayor, Juan Jest. Is Moreno Garcia,
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The Danish fresh produce exporter GASA Odense Frugt Gront is looking to increase their sales to the rest of the European market. Jens Nannerup, CEO of the agricultural cooperative, says they sold approximately €150 million worth fruit and vegetables last year. “Our goal this year is to
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Six months into the Potatoes New Zealand chief executive role and Kate Trufitt has embraced the challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm. read more

Claudio D'Alba, CEO of Plantis Group, an Apulian company that exports fruit and vegetables with an extensive catalog covering 12 months of the year, describes how he's managed to enter several international markets in the 8 years since the company was founded. read more

Change in the modus operandi of agricultural mobilisation in France. The measures announced by Emmanuel Macron's government have convinced, at least for the time being, the Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles (FNSEA) and Young Farmers, who have announced the
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In a recent study published in Medical Sciences Forum, Portuguese researchers explored the anti-cancer potential of sRNA from Boletus edulis (Porcini) and Agaricus bisporus (Portobello) mushrooms. The study also assessed whether these mushrooms' microRNAs might possess anti-cancer properties. read more