United Fresh New Zealand advises consumers to be prepared for fresh vegetable shortages in the coming weeks as floodwaters throughout the upper North Island impact food safety. read more

In just 3 years, the hectares dedicated to the production of avocado on the island of Mallorca have tripled, from 5 registered with the CAP in 2019 to 16.5 in 2022, which are concentrated in the area of La Tramuntana and Muro. read more

Container shipping companies were on newbuild ordering spree during 2022 with the majority of them ordering new boxships driven by all-time record freight rates. However, the share of chartered vessels remains - in some cases extremely - high in most of the ocean carriers. read more

The outlook for consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables remains under pressure in the European Union. These are the conclusions from the latest consumption trends discussed in Freshfel Europe through a review of trends in Member States, covering 75% of the EU population. Despite a very
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The Association for the Promotion of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption "5 a day" and the Spanish Association of Agri-Food Journalists (APAE) have signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of working on common objectives through the implementation of projects and actions to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables.
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The spilling of Lower Umguza Dam in Matabeleland North province has rekindled farmers’ hope of a bumper harvest. The dam is a major source of potable water for farmers in Umguza District. It is among the eight dams in the country that are spilling following the rains the country has been
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There is no denying that a crisis has emerged in the orchard industry, which is manifesting itself in the mood of the industry. We are receiving negative information from various quarters affecting our daily lives. The situation on the apple market does not inspire optimism, and on the other hand we have to
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On the basis of preliminary and unaudited figures, Hapag-Lloyd has concluded the 2022 financial year – in which it celebrated its 175th anniversary – with an EBITDA of USD 20.5 billion (EUR 19.4 billion). The EBIT rose to USD 18.5 billion (EUR 17.5 billion), which can primarily be attributed
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The government of Zimbabwe has distributed 450,000 virus free sweet potato vines in all the country's provinces under the Presidential Sweet Potato Vine program. Commenting on the distributed vines, ARDAS principal horticulture specialist Hilda Manditsvara said the plants were virus free and
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French potato sales had a very positive end to the year in 2022. According to the latest Kantar report, in the period between November 28 and December 25, 2022, French household potato purchases increased by 6.4% compared to December 2021, and by 3% compared to 2019, the year before Covid. read more

PML Kenya has invested $300 000 in a new vacuum cooler system designed to provide customers with an affordable and highly efficient temperature control measure to improve cool chain management. read more

Dole plc has today announced that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division to an affiliate of Fresh Express Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Limited, for gross proceeds of approximately $293
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In the produce sector, assuring freshness and safety has long been a leading concern of processors, distributors and brands. Conventional mitigation strategies focus on wash interventions and food safety plans to mitigate risk of foodborne illness outbreaks. Outbreaks related to virus
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"Successfully implementing ambitious climate protection. On the way to climate neutrality": The newly developed guide helps companies in the food industry to consider the topic of climate protection holistically and to set the necessary course for a resource-saving production method.
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Dole plc has today announced that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division to an affiliate of Fresh Express Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Limited, for gross proceeds of approximately $293
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By 2040, Swiss greenhouses are to be heated without fossil fuels. At an event of the Swiss Agricultural Journalists Association (SAJ) in Buchs, VSGP director Matija Nuic pointed out the association's goals. By the end of 2030, greenhouses should run without fossil fuels for 80% and by the end of
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Located in the Finistère department, Bretagne Pack is launching its range of cellulose-based packaging nets. At Bretagne Pack, the environment is a priority. The French manufacturer has designed cellulose nets in order to ban plastic completely from its production. read more

The outlook for consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables remains under pressure in the European Union. read more

Tesco is partnering with five of its largest UK field veg suppliers to launch the UK’s biggest ever commercial roll-out of low-carbon fertiliser, which will contribute to boosting the UK’s food security, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain, the retailer said. read more

Ilip has launched a new rPET punnet for strawberries and other delicate fruits. The B40 punnet has an absorbent paper pad in the base instead of the micro-bubble plastic pad, allowing packagers to reduce the quantity of plastic they use while still protecting the fruit. read more