The harvest volumes of cucumbers in the Spanish growing regions were therefore smaller than expected. Even though spring-like temperatures have now returned, a rapid increase in harvest volumes is not expected. The crops first have to recover from the winter
read more

With a sales volume of around 300 million euros in 2022, Frigoscandia employs around 1,300 people, primarily in its core market of Sweden. The long-established food logistics company, which was founded in 1948, is also active in Norway, Finland, Denmark and the
read more

Representatives from the Latin American banana industry have expressed their dismay about plans by European supermarkets to reduce the price of bananas by €1.30 a box. The price would go from €16.3 to €15 per box. read more

The United States has maintained its position as the world leader in blueberry production in 2023, with cultivation spanning 38 states in four major geographic regions: the Pacific Northwest, South, Midwest and Northeast. In particular, 10 states account for more than 98% of commercially
read more

New Zealand cherry producer Southern Fruits International expects to send up to 340 tonnes of premium cherries to global markets this season – more than doubling the volumes shipped last year.  read more

Bob Mast, president of US grower-packer-shipper CMI Orchards, has appointed a new leadership team to support the company’s continued success. read more

Interest in South Africa’s subtropical and berry offering is stimulated by Peru’s limited presence in Europe this season. read more

Leading ferry and port operator, Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. The Swedish ferry company runs a twice daily freight service from Belfast-Heysham providing a vital trade
read more

Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP) has been authorized by the Ministry of Ports and Airports and Santos Port Authority to operate at Port of Santos for an additional 20 years. As part of the contract extending until 2047, BTP plans to invest R$ 1.9 billion (approximately USD 380 million) in the
read more

At last, a space dedicated to innovations to develop a more qualitative, healthy, functional, nutraceutical food, for years one of the biggest trends in the agri-food industry, with great potential also in the fruit and vegetable sector. It will probably be one of the most eagerly awaited novelties of
read more

Uruguay's Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries' Agricultural Statistics Office (DIEA) published the results of the Spring 2023 Citrus Survey. read more

Yesterday, Malaysia barred any Israeli or Israel-bound ships from docking at its ports. Public protests in support of Palestine have been regular in Malaysia since October. Malaysia’s immediate ban on ships from Israeli shipping company ZIM, as well as any vessels bearing Israel’s flag, was
read more

Yesterday in Rome, the President of Confagricoltura, Massimiliano Giansanti, received the ISMAA 2023'Mediterranean in the World' Award for his commitment to agricultural enterprises with a view to growth and internationalisation. Presenting him with the plaque was the Undersecretary to the
read more

ALDI closes its expansion plan for 2023 with a total of 435 supermarkets in Spain and more than 480,000 m2 of sales floor space. In total, the company has opened nearly 50 new shops throughout the country, the year with the highest number of openings since 2019, bringing the total to
read more

Two Welsh growers have improved the efficiency of their enterprises after securing capital grant scheme funding to buy new equipment. read more

Lower production of Greek kiwis has led to higher demand and prices, says Zeus' Marketing Sales Director Christina Manossis: “The Greek kiwi production has been reduced due to a mild winter. For the entire country, volumes are expected to be 20 to 25 per cent lower. We’d expect to produce
read more

SPAR Albania opens 81st store read more

Yesterday morning, a lorry carrying potatoes has overturned on the M5 in Devon, blocking all three southbound lanes. National Highways said these lanes were closed between junction 28 at Cullompton and junction 29 at Exeter. The lorry was carrying 22 tons of loose potatoes when it tipped; the
read more

The professional agricultural organisation ASAJA Murcia has warned that "the crisis in the lemon sector is causing an unsustainable and unbearable situation", which could lead to a very critical situation for this very important sector. read more

After working in the herb industry for 15 years, Drona Pantjoe chose to go it alone a year ago, on December 5. He started Kenya-Fresh. "I started as a warehouse worker at Cool Control in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, in 2007. I still work in that area, but now with my own business," says Drona. read more