Van Amerongen CA Technology B.V. together with its partners has completed two remarkable Controlled Atmosphere (CA) laboratory projects. One at WUR in Randwijk, The Netherlands, and the second at InHort, Horticultural Research Institute in Skierniewice, Poland. read more

A Peruvian polypropylene box manufacturer and supplier, YNG Packaging, who services the local asparagus and avocado industry is looking to expand to the US market. Yela Nestorovic, CEO of YNG Packaging in Peru: “We have capacity to produce more boxes and because it is needed in the US we want
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According to a recent report from the Government of Andalusia, the sweet potato campaign in Cadiz's Northwest Coast region is coming to a close with a yield similar to those of other campaigns and to the historical average. This is good news, considering the difficulties that there have been
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With avocado consumption in North America continuing to grow, the produce industry has witnessed an expansion in avocado capacity in recent years. This includes acreage development, diversification of growing regions, as well as expansion of packing and distribution facilities in an effort to
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Brazilian researchers have developed a variety of peach tree that allows harvesting after the harvest period, which fills a gap in the fruit's supply on the market. BRS Sarau is suitable for fresh consumption and has high quality, firm pulp, sweet flavor and low acidity. With an estimated
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter and the nine months ended September 29, 2023. read more

Spanish bell pepper deliveries increased in German markets. However, inconsistent quality made pricing quite difficult at points. The increased availability of Spanish goods had a negative impact on the prices of their competitors: according to the BLE, Dutch, Belgian and Polish goods often
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Fresh produce travels the globe to find its way to the end-consumer and in some cases, the product spends three weeks or more in transit before it reaches its final destination. During the transit process, different factors determine the quality of produce upon arrival. In the end, visual
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Although Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) concedes that the EU is providing export opportunities for Philippine agricultural products such as coconut oil, bananas, pineapples, among others, it noted that local businesses need to meet ‘relevant requirements’ to tap into
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Moleaer has opened a new production facility in Almería to roll out its proprietary nanobubble solutions to the Spanish and European markets. The innovative technology uses a generator to enrich irrigation water with trillions of oxygen nanobubbles which can help increase productivity and
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As Brits get ready to celebrate Halloween with pumpkin carving, trick or treating and fancy dress today (31 October), one UK waste management company is highlighting the haunting impact the festivity can have on our environment. read more

Following the devastation caused by Storm Babet last week (18-21 October), which left vast areas of British farmland under water, and with Storm Cariàn on the horizon, the NFU is calling on all political parties to set out their plans to protect farmland from flooding which puts the country’s
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A trade mission from the Netherlands will travel to India this week to promote healthier, more profitable food systems through the Dutch high-tech greenhouse model. read more

The first South African stonefruit crop forecast has indicated a bigger nectarine export crop, a slight increase in plums, stability in peaches but a considerable drop in apricot volumes. read more

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During the closing ceremony of the event, he detailed that 2,600 business meetings were held, 1,600 more than in the 2022 edition (1,000) and 580 exhibitors, both national and foreign, were present. Likewise, more than 20 thousand visitors were received, of which 1,200 were from abroad. read more

According to Diario Financiero, the lawsuit, filed at the Chilean Court of Defense of Free Competition, lists practices such as deliberate cargo delays and unjustified charges by MSC, which allegedly affected 994 containers on more than 20 different routes, representing some 16,000 tons of fruit. read more

Returning to ExCeL London on 14-15 April, here are just a few exhibitors who will be taking part in the next edition: read more

Vegetables by Bayer has chosen Capogreco Farms as its new exclusive partner for the Australian production and sale of OrangeCandy melons, for domestic and export markets. read more

The Southern Forests Food Council (SFFC) has welcomed new A$725,000 from the West Australian state government to support the Council’s on-going operations and focus on future successes. read more