Practically all Danes, 99.7 per cent of them to be precise, buy organic on a daily basis. That’s according to Carsten Ahrenfeldt, head of market at Organic Denmark, the leading association of organic farms, growers and consumers. read more

Growers of Envy apples have collaborated with Hallmark channel actor and entrepreneur, Andrew Walker, for a holiday apple sampling experience at Longo’s in Toronto.  read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) named its new board of directors at its recent annual general meeting.   read more

United Exports, the vertically integrated agricultural company known for the leading OZblu blueberry brand, has started an adult literacy programme on OZblu farms in South Africa.   read more

The effects of climate change are more abrupt than expected, if in December we find Italian stone fruit, cherries and melons on sale in large-scale retail outlets, as stated on the price tag; read more

Suriname is making strides towards becoming a significant food provider for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as the region aims to reduce its food import bill by 25% in two years. Barbados is anticipated to be a primary beneficiary of Surinamese agricultural produce. read more

The Damietta Alliance Container Terminal (DACT) has signed the final financing contract for its state-of-the-art container terminal in Damietta, Egypt. The financing consortium comprises international development banks including European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”), the
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The Florida produce industry, including citrus, recently voiced concerns regarding Canada’s proposal to reduce the use of fresh produce plastic packaging. Organizations represented in a Florida letter to the director of Canada’s Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division include Florida Citrus
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CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of Namex, its new seasonal offer dedicated to your exports of fruit & vegetables from Morocco to North America. read more

It is the peak season for Chilean cherries. As the import and export volume of the fruit industry rebounds, the market demand for temperature recorders used in logistics is also higher than in the same period last year. read more

Limoneira Company, a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended October 31, 2023. read more

This month, in which consumption (generally and sometimes thoughtlessly) skyrockets and becomes more selective, exotic, tropical and premium quality foods will be purchased by most households. However, paradoxically, we also see a drop in the demand for Canary bananas, the quintessential Spanish
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The harvest season for the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia IGP starts on 29 December. As per the consolidated production calendar, the first Sicilian blood oranges to be harvested will be those of the 'Moro' variety, immediately after New Year's Eve, from 4 January, it will be the turn of the
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As we come to the end of another year, the global garlic market finds itself in a rather tricky situation in many countries. In the Netherlands, garlic prices reach an 'all-time high,' driven by quality issues in Spain and a reliance on more expensive Chinese imports. France faces high prices
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Anticipation is high for the fourth edition of Marca Fresh of which Fresh Point Magazine is media partner. The exclusive format, centred on sustainable innovation in the fruit and vegetable sector, will take place as part of Marca by BolognaFiere, the only trade fair in Italy for the mdd, scheduled to be held at the exhibition centre
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In December, onion prices noticeably dropped, with producers selling their products for 0.24 to 0.36 euros/kg at the beginning of the month. This marked an average decrease of around 16% compared to previous months. Additionally, the cost of vegetables has halved since December 2022. read more

Brazilian mango exports are poised to break records in 2023, primarily thanks to increased output in the state of Bahia. According to the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), the volume of exports registered until October was 19% higher than last year. read more

The first grade cooperative from Almeria, Vicasol, closes 2023 with the start of several R&D&I projects with technology centres such as Coexphal and Tecnova to increase productivity, quality and also the profitability of its production processes in a cross-cutting manner. Both
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Grape supply in North America has largely transitioned over to imports. read more

In the era of digital transformation, the management of farms and horticultural and fruit production is undergoing a technological revolution. These are just some of the issues that will be discussed at the congress
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