"We called for a joint approach to overcome these serious difficulties," it says. read more

Information is provided on cultivation, harvesting and varieties of market-relevant articles, among other things. In addition, the marketing standards are explained in terms of structure and content. An integral part of this in-service qualification is the assessment of product samples according to
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The Summer Berry Company is scaling up production of its new raspberry variety, Amalia Rossa, after its successful launch last year. The Odemira-based company, which holds the exclusive rights to market the variety developed by Italian breeder Berrytech, says it plans to plant 70ha in 2024,
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South African growers are increasing plantings of nectarines on the back of rising demand and better financial returns at grower level, although the industry is still under financial pressure. read more

He continued: "This volume represents an increase of 15% compared to last season. We believe that this estimate is very positive, as it reflects the industry's efforts to not only increase exportable volumes, but also to increase
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Westfalia Fruit says it has successfully trialled an innovative and natural method of ensuring food safety within the supply chain. This new method involves the use of a probiotic, which is stored in a water mist circulating in the ripening room.
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Global avocado company Westfalia Fruit is marking its 75th anniversary this year by reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable future. Founded in 1949 by philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky, Westfalia is today present in 17 countries across 5 continents, working in partnership
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The driving factor behind this was an increase in prices paid. Over the year as a whole, the price level in the category was consistently above the previous year's level, although there were also contrasting developments in the sub-segments. In addition, the category
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Copa Cogeca added: "Farmers are faced with enormous challenges and burdens that have only intensified in recent years. read more

Interko has announced advances to its Ultimo ripening rooms that ”reconfirm their position as the world’s most energy-efficient ripening solution”, while opening up the technology to the pre-cooling market. read more

As QS announces with reference to the BVL, the use of Lumiderm VG for seed treatment in broad bean and bush bean is permitted from 26 January to 24 May 2024 in accordance with the emergency authorisation granted on the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. read more

Over 80 licensed growers and licensees attended Bloom Fresh’s first-ever table grape open day in Ica, Peru recently to learn about the company’s table grape portfolio and latest research into the development of disease-tolerant varieties.  read more

Aldi has announced that it spent an additional £1.3 billion with British suppliers last year. read more

For decades, own-label has dominated the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at Britain’s top supermarkets. But now high costs and tough market conditions are putting huge pressure on margins. So is own-label still the only game in town? read more

Episode One of The Power of Branding focuses on the basics of branding in fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

For decades, own-label has dominated the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at Britain’s top supermarkets. But now high costs and tough market conditions are putting huge pressure on margins. So is own-label still the only game in town? read more

Episode One of The Power of Branding focuses on the basics of branding in fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Since the coronavirus-related record growth of 5.4% in 2020, the statisticians report that real turnover fell continuously in the following three years (2021: -1.6%; 2022: -4.6%). In contrast, nominal (not price-adjusted) turnover in 2023 was 5.9% higher than in 2022.
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Our packaging hides nothing, so the product is 100% recycled and there is no food waste. So avocados are meant to be enjoyed, not wasted, and the planet benefits from responsible and environmentally conscious behaviour in the avocado supply chain and the
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Members of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) have unanimously elected Gavin Scurr, managing director of Piñata Farms as AFPA chair for the 2024 term. With over 30 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, Scurr will take over the role from Montague’s Scott Montague. read more