Digitalized, user-friendly printing systems are now indispensable in many industries, including the fruit and vegetable sector. Bergheim-based company MARKING AND MORE has been active in the field of industrial product labeling for 25 years and has been operating as a licensee of the Canadian
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Preliminary data indicate that the volume of world trade in major tropical fruits in 2023 looks likely to rise to a new peak of USD 11.2 billion in constant 2014–2016 dollar terms, marking an increase of approximately 12 percent from 2022. This would constitute a strong recovery from the
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Red Sea assaults by the Houthi have not only escalated sea freight rates but are also set to cause a surge in air freight costs due to global trade disruptions. Over the past weeks, ocean freight rates have soared by up to $10,000 per 40-foot container. This increase is due to the diversion of
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Zimbabwe has put a halt on importing potatoes and related goods from South Africa, following the detection of the pepper ringspot virus in South African potato cultivars. read more

The aftermath of the energy crisis and uncertainties regarding proper energy supply have heavily impacted commercial horticulture in 2023. According to the AMI Freshness Index, the inflation rate of fresh foods in November 2023 was preliminarily stated to be 3.9 percent and has stagnated at this
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The current situation in the Red Sea and the delays caused by ships having to navigate around the Cape of Good Hope are creating numerous challenging scenarios. Joey Deen from Denimpex, who has been importing Chinese products into the Netherlands for decades, discusses the situation's impact. read more

These days' low temperatures are helping to enliven wholesale sales. The focus is on citrus fruit, with blood oranges at the top of the assortment at the moment: on the other hand, there is a lack of large gauges, which thus remain at high prices. read more

Record cold temperatures continue in British Columbia with warnings for a sizable snowfall being issued across a large part of the province. read more

Demand for Moroccan peppers seems to be picking up after a slowdown caused by the end-of-year holiday period. Obeida Mansour, CEO of Universal Peppers, shares information on the progress of the campaign. read more

“The US is experiencing its largest apple crop ever,” says Don Roper with Honeybear Marketing. Washington, the country’s largest growing state, is seeing a production increase of nearly 40 percent, resulting in a total production volume of close to 140 million boxes. With the Midwest and
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South African avocado farmers are gearing up for their inaugural export to Japan, with the first shipment scheduled for June. However, the readiness of Durban port is a significant concern. The government has recently allocated funds to improve port functionality, but the slow turnaround time
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The fourth edition of Marca Fresh, the exhibition dedicated to fruit and vegetables within Marca 2024, the trade fair dedicated to private label, opens with a conference dedicated to the new purchasing and consumption paradigms in fruit and vegetables. Discussing, after the presentation
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The artichoke harvest has been going on since October and will continue until May for the Agromediterranea Group, based in Serrenti, southern Sardinia. With Filippo Frongia, owner of the Sardinian group together with Andrea Mancawe took stock of the current season and analysed the
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SIPCAM Iberia announced at the end of the year through its social networks that 2024 was going to be full of good news and commemorations. The plant health company is celebrating its 50th anniversary and wanted to celebrate it with all those farmers, distributors and others who are interested in the company's products.
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Vip presented itself with its stand (D/65, Hall 29, Agorà Marca Fresh) at Marca by Bologna Fierecon a proposal capable of responding to the needs of an increasingly attentive and aware target; read more

A new appointment with Signor Datterino, the brand consumer project promoted by Bayerche that is aimed directly at the consumer and involves all players in the supply chain, from the farmer to the retailer, in order to give value to the entire date segment. read more

Pro-Gest, Italy's leading paper group, presents its innovative packaging and tissue solutions at the Marcadi Bologna trade fair: a sector that, despite the difficulties of the global market, is recording a 25% increase in overall volumes
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Conad is taking part in the 20th edition of Fiera Marca by Bolognafiere with the aim of presenting its new private label proposals and innovations to suppliers and all industry stakeholders; read more

The 2023 South African citrus season saw its last exports in September last year and growers and exporters are already looking towards this year’s season. read more

ALDI is maintaining the momentum of its growth in Spain and has announced the opening of around 50 new shops in the country in 2024, thus maintaining the growth rate of recent years. The company's expansion plans for this year include the consolidation of its presence in the
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