Pre-mooring waiting times showed clear signs of improvement towards the end of 2022, despite increasing disruptions due to strikes in the transport sector, and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. According to the latest Drewry's Ports and Terminals findings, after more than two years of
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"After taking part in the fair for the first time in 2020, Griba Vivai will again be present at Fruit Logistica with a stand dedicated to apple variety breeding. The fair in Berlin will provide a space to meet new operators interested in the field of apple variety innovation, and at the same
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Malaysia’s Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry does not deny that there has been a rise in the prices of vegetables in Penang. However, although state director S. Jegan said inspections by the ministry's enforcement personnel had shown that there had been hikes in the prices of ten
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Due to the rapid decrease in the quality of white cabbage in the storage facilities of Ukrainian producers, local farmers began to massively reduce prices for it this week, EastFruit project analysts report. Another factor that affected selling prices in the segment was the decline in demand for
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The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has announced an exciting program for the upcoming IBO Summit, which will be held in Lublin, Poland from July 3-6, 2023, reflecting the global nature of the industry and its focus on making blueberries the world’s favorite ‘super fruit’. read more

"'DUE-Z-R' is an innovative product we introduced to counter and mitigate the unpredictability of climate change. It is basically a ventilation corridor at the center of rows that helps regulate temperature and humidity below the covers," explains Francesco Ruggia, general manager at Retilplast,
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Interko, the designer, manufacturer and installer of state-of-the-art fresh fruit ripening rooms, has launched a next generation cooler that further cuts energy and labour costs for ripeners at a time when prices worldwide remain painfully high. read more

India’s federal budget for 2023-24 has failed to meet the expectations of apple growers in Himachal Pradesh as there is no mention of import duty on the fruit as well as reduction in GST. Apple growers are frustrated as the 18-28 per cent GST on packing material, agriculture tools, pesticides,
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The increase in the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) announced yesterday by the President of the Government has not taken into account the reality of the most affected sectors, such as the fruit and vegetable sector, in which labour accounts for up to 45% of production costs and will damage the
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Under this motto, Reichenau-Gemüse is actively participating in the two upcoming industry events, FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin and BIOFACH in Nuremberg. Within the framework of a joint presentation with the Baden markets in Hall 20, Stand B - 25, contact persons will be
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Following a very successful 2021-22 promotional campaign, Fruit Growers Tasmania is running a second marketing campaign in Taiwan for Tasmanian cherries. Last season the digital marketing campaign achieved over 3.2 million views of the video ads on Facebook and You Tube as well as 8,500
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For the first time after a three-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tajik trucks crossed the border of China, according to the Ministry of Transport of the republic. China has lifted entry restrictions imposed as part of the fight against COVID-19, since January 8, 2023. read more

In Israel, people eat, on average, 2.5 kg of Medjool dates each on a yearly basis. In France, that is 400 g; in the Netherlands, 300 g; and in the U.S., barely 70 g - those numbers don’t refer only to the Medjool variety, since people in those countries eat other dates as well. Medjool, the
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Pacific businesses are desperate for staff because thousands of their workers are heading to New Zealand and Australia, industry officials say. The seasonal work schemes in both countries have been singled out as a driving force behind the labor crisis in the Pacific. With Aotearoa and Australia
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The Council of Ministers has agreed to authorize the payment of EUR 300 million in aid to holders of agricultural holdings as compensation for the accumulated increase in the price of fertilizers in recent months. According to Luis Planas, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, this
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Günther Maters started Koeltrans Angeren 12 and a half years ago. Today this Dutch transport company has branches in Germany and Romania too. More than 35% of the fleet is already on LNG, and the company is situated on sustainable premises. read more

Importantly, the company says, the new technology includes an upgrade to Interko's exclusive REVERSO reversible fans. Interko expects it to reduce operating costs for maturing plants by a further 20 %. read more

The first semi-commercial blocks of Sassy™ apples were established in the Western Cape last year, with more to follow next year. read more

The schedule of events to be held at the Italian Fruit Village (hall 4.2, stand A22-A30) during Fruit Logistica has been defined. More than 30 events will animate the Village square Among the appointments moderated by Fresh Point, sustainable innovations with the Department
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Bayer and Kimitec today announced a strategic agreement to accelerate the development and commercialisation of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants. Under this global agreement, the two companies will become key partners in the development and commercialisation of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants.
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