According to Port Economics, the announcement of the dissolution of the 2M alliance (MSC and Maersk) could trigger “the start of an industry-wide reshaping of existing operating arrangements, especially on major east-west routes.” However, as maritime industry analyst Lars Jensen noted,
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Italy, which will again be represented with a large number of stands in Berlin this year, is getting additional reinforcement from the southern Italian region of Puglia. As the APEO (Associazione esportatori produttori ortofrutta), the local offshoot of Fruitimprese, announces, the
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Since the start of this year, officials of the Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Trans-Baikal Territory have controlled 47.7 tons of exotic fruit - pitaya, which arrived on the territory of the Russian Federation from China. read more

"Pickling cabbage was imperative for surviving the winter and getting sufficient vitamin C during those dark days. These days, people mainly eat sauerkraut because they like it. It's an important ingredient for meal producers and retailers who can distinguish themselves with it," begins Esther
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As EastFruit price monitoring shows, prices for carrots have been rising on the Moldovan fruit and vegetable market for two weeks in a row now. After a slight and short decline caused by a reduction in consumer demand for all vegetables of the so called “borscht set” (potatoes, carrots,
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As cooler and wetter conditions result in a later harvest than usual, Australians can expect to see more lychees on supermarket shelves for longer this year. Despite a bumper crop being picked, prices have stayed steady, meaning the delay is also good news for growers such as Lush Lychees in
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The report argues that fruits and vegetables are a critical element in the shift to healthy and sustainable diets, as well as a driver of economic growth and job creation around the world. A number of challenges threaten
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Guatemala dislodged the Philippines as the world’s second-largest exporter of bananas last year, ending the Asian country’s four-year reign as it struggled to keep its share in key markets amid stiffer competition from Latin American producers. According to recent data from the United
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British Manufacturer and third generation family business, Packaging Automation is excited that the evolutionS has been nominated for the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2023. read more

While South Tyrol’s apple orchards enjoy a welcome rest, one of its leading brands, Marlene, continues to engage with consumers via a series of international marketing initiatives and sponsorships, each designed to highlight its close relationship with sport and the mountains. read more

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) has released a report analysing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

The Fairtrade Foundation has been awarded Superbrand status for 2022/23 in recognition of the strength of its brand and public perception in the UK. read more

Social retail enterprise Community Shop has urged the food and drink industry to maximise the value from its surplus stock after revealing a doubling in demand for its services. read more

Reports of a single strain blight pathogen in Denmark – where some samples were shown to be resistant to the CAA group of blight fungicides – has reinforced advice for growers and agronomists to prevent it occurring in the UK. read more

Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK has announced the acquisition of a micro testing business in Scotland.  read more

Fresh Inset and Janssen PMP have signed an evaluation and standstill agreement to test and develop Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology on fresh produce and ornamental plants. read more

The Board of Appeal of the European Union’s Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) has confirmed the Community Plant Variety Right No. 14.111 for the Nadorcott mandarin variety. read more

Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (Mafs) has revealed its plans to focus on growing the country’s fresh produce exports in 2023. read more

Medjool dates are known to be grown in the Middle East and Africa, but the Bard Valley region in the United States is a well-known sweet spot for Medjools as well. However, more recently production into Mexico has witnessed an expansion. “In Mexico’s Sonora desert, the climate and growing
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