A few places are still available for those who wish to attend the Spain Food Nation Summit in London on the afternoon of 28 September. read more

Three-fifths of the fresh fruit and vegetables traded commercially around the globe are now sold at a loss or breakeven price, following an unprecedented increase in production and operating costs during the pandemic. read more

Three-fifths of the fresh fruit and vegetables traded commercially around the globe are now sold at a loss or breakeven price, following an unprecedented increase in production and operating costs during the pandemic. read more

German breeder Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH has established a subsidiary in Spain to expand its market presence in the Mediterranean region. From this season, Europlant España Semillas S.L. is responsible for the distribution of modern and high-performance potato varieties in Spain. read more

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JBT’s Proseal, a global manufacturer of tray-sealing and case-packing equipment, last week (11 September) announced the launch of its new XTRs entry level heat-sealing machine. read more

The Hague’s Postillion Hotel and Convention Centre became a tropical island for a day last week when some 200 people from 23 countries came together to delve into the dynamic landscape of the tropicals sector at Fruitnet’s inaugural Global Tropicals Congress. The event drew leading industry
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JBT’s Proseal, a global manufacturer of tray-sealing and case-packing equipment, last week (11 September) announced the launch of its new XTRs entry level heat-sealing machine. read more

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Planasa has been acquired by German EW Group in a deal worth €900 million. Planasa, based in Navarra (Spain) is a world leader in obtaining and propagating various varieties of berries and other vegetables such as garlic, asparagus, and avocados, supplying customers in more than 25 countries. read more

Defra food and farming minister Mark Spencer officially opened a new £12m onion grading facility at G’s Growers’ Ramsey site in Huntingdon last week (14 September). read more

Northern Hemisphere production of Kissabel apples is forecast to rise by 40 per cent to 3,500 tonnes this season. As the campaign kicked off in mid-September, it was revealed that the innovative pink and red-fleshed apple brand will have its own stand for the first time at next month’s
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Northern Hemisphere production of Kissabel apples is forecast to rise by 40 per cent to 3,500 tonnes this season. As the campaign kicked off in mid-September, it was revealed that the innovative pink and red-fleshed apple brand will have its own stand for the first time at next month’s
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Leading Australian fresh produce grower-packer-marketer Costa Group has announced an update to the acquisition proposal received from Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP). read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco, one of the world’s primary suppliers of fresh tomatoes, is continuing to increase its vegetable exports. The country has achieved new record figures this season as the shipments of this product to foreign markets increased compared to the previous year. read more

After months and months of minus signs, at last in August the consumer bar is positive. In truth, the balance is shyly up, but this is certainly good news considering the current context. Those who contribute most to the result are fruit and vegetables and Southern Italy, but
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The Andalusian Regional Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Carmen Crespo, has once again focused on the need for the European Union to implement mirror clauses in trade agreements with third countries in order to "eliminate the situations of
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In its own stand of more than 60 square metres, located in Hall 5, Huercasa will exhibit its steamed and vacuum-packed vegetable products, a range that continues to move towards the maximum optimisation of raw materials and the reduction of food waste, from the
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After months and months of minus signs, at last in August the consumer bar is positive. In truth, the balance is shyly up, but this is certainly good news considering the current context. Those who contribute most to the result are fruit and vegetables and Southern Italy, but
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