New research is expected to transform the tree fruit industry by developing a commercially viable system for precisely targeting orchard inputs. read more

Unseasonably high temperatures in the north of Italy over the past month have apparently brought forward the start of at least one major seasonal campaign. read more

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEA Alliance), a membership trade association representing and serving vertical farms and greenhouse producers growing fruits and vegetables in a highly controlled indoor production environment, hosted several workshops on the Farming Forward
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Growth will be supported by campaigns in the food retail sector, among other things, he explains. Even if the economic context is somewhat better than last season: "The pressure is still there," confirms the director, adding that the share of private labels in the food retail sector is growing, as is the share of the food retail sector.
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You can find the full report on the trade fair in our issue 10, which you can also read conveniently as an e-paper as a subscriber: click here to go directly to the issue! read more

Banana exporting companies and trade unions in Côte d’Ivoire have reached an historic agreement on living wages. The deal, which is the product of a three-year programme coordinated by Banana Link with the support of retailers and the Sustainable Trade Initiative IDH, is between the four
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Led by a consortium of prestigious partners, including Wageningen Economic Research (WEcR), Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) and Wageningen University's Information Technology Group (INF), the project aims to provide informal sector actors with the knowledge and
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In week 10, italiano green peppers fetched 1.50 euro/kg to 1 euro/kg in the Almerian marketing centres, italiano red 1.80 euro/kg to 0.90 euro/kg, lamuyo green 1.50 euro/kg to 1.30 euro/kg, lamuyo red 1.20 euro/kg to 1 euro/kg, california green 1.80 euro/kg to 1.50 euro/kg, lamuyo red 1.20 euro/kg to 1 euro/kg, lamuyo red 1.50 euro/kg to 1 euro/kg, lamuyo red 1.50 euro/kg to 1 euro/kg.
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For Moroccan and Chilean fruit exporters, there have been a number of significant changes in terms of reefer logistics on the US east coast this season. The question is, will those changes prove to be permanent? read more

The world’s largest fresh produce company, Dole, has given its official backing to female empowerment network Global Women Fresh. read more

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has written to Defra Secretary Steve Barclay to issue an alert that the government’s proposed Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), planned for live roll out on 30 April 2024, will jeopardise the UK’s food supply chain and increase food prices for consumers. read more

The leading banana associations of Latin America and the Caribbean have called for European retailers to simplify certification schemes and stop dragging their feet when it comes to implementing a fairer banana pricing policy. read more

Aldi says it will invest more than $9 billion in its national expansion over the next five years, opening new locations across the country. As part of its growth strategy, Aldi will expand its already strong presence in the Northeast and Midwest.
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The green asparagus from Altedo, which is recognised with the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), stands for a culinary excellence that combines tradition and quality, according to the Consorzio di Tutela. read more

George Lobisser of Ripe Locker talks to Chris White about how post-harvest technology solutions can really make a difference to marketers of high-value crops around the world. They allow for greater flexibility in the supply chain and are better guarantors of quality for end consumers. read more

Dan Mathieson, Chief Executive Officer of Zespri, is delighted with the milestone for Zespri RubyRed™ kiwifruit, which is in its third year of commercial production. read more

Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit supply is expected to triple in volume this season with the marketer expecting to pass the milestone of 1m trays or 3,600 tonnes. read more

Farmers from Gegharkunik province of Armenia expressed their dissatisfaction as the potato crop they cultivated with credit funds remains unsold, with tons of produce lying in warehouses and storage facilities. According to the Ministry of Economy, potato exports to the Russian market have become… read more

Growers could get even more out of solar panels if these featured some special characteristics. Through a new partnership sealed at HortiContact, special solar panel supplier Aiko has joined forces with Zon op Waterbassin to support growers further in their sustainability efforts. Originally,
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Conad Adriatico places a new important step in the logistics landscape of the region with the inauguration of the new Distribution Centre in Grottaglie (TA), an event that underlines the company's commitment to sustainable practices and the adoption of advanced technologies in the field of
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