Security guards at a Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya - that supplies many British supermarkets - have been accused of brutally assaulting and killing people suspected of trespassing on its land. The vast plantation, which is estimated to cover at least 40 km2, is about an hour’s drive from
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The betting on erroneous and unconsolidated varieties depending on the production areas, the excess of volumes in some cases, and the lack of commercial planning, led the stone fruit sector to a necessary restructuring, and today it seems to be starting to bear fruit. read more

Strong supplies of Romanesco are coming out of California right now. “Supply is consistent with, if not better than it was at this point last year,” says Matt Hiltner of Babé Farms. read more

What is important in the incoming goods inspection of fruit and vegetables? This question is the focus of the live online seminar of the "Perform incoming goods inspections successfully" of the QS Academy, which will take place on 5 July 2023 (10 a.m. to approx. 12 p.m.), says QS. read more

After a hopeful start to the year for many, weak demand, persistently high energy costs and the shortage of skilled workers are currently weighing on the mood among manufacturers of plastic packaging in Germany. More than half of the companies assess the current economic
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Caña Nature, the brand of food products, launches its summer campaign under the claim "Dale Caña Al verano". An initiative that aims to promote healthy eating during the hottest months of the year, while highlighting the versatility and practicality of its products.
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The Ukrainian company Blue Berry has started the season of picking fresh blueberries on a berry plantation in sunny Transcarpathia, EastFruit reports. Blueberries under the TM BlueBerry Club are already available in Ukrainian supermarket chains. The producer is GlobalG.A.P. (GRASP) and SEDEX
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With a resolution on sustainable innovation in organic farming, the BioMarkt Verbund reaffirms its commitment to GMO-free cultivation and organic plant breeding.  read more

Returning to discussion and debate in presence, to be even more of a cooperative 'leader in thought and action', constantly capable of interpreting consumer needs and innovating by experimenting with new commercial policies, to protect the purchasing power of members and the
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The UAE-based AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year concession agreement with Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to operate Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTL) and invest $220 million for infrastructure development in the first 10 years of the deal. read more

In less than a month, the starting signal will be given for "Regina di Puglia", translated as the "Queen of Puglia", a local grape industry event that will take place from 23 to 26 July in Noicàttaro near Bari in southern Italy. The aim of the four-day event is to promote the
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That the EU has met its 2020 climate and energy targets is partly due to external factors such as the effects of the Corona pandemic, which have helped to reduce emissions. And it is doubtful that the EU will achieve its
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Gabriele Ferri (in the opening photo) is the new president of Cpr System - the Emilia-based co-operative company and national leader in reusable sideboard and pallet packaging - unanimously elected by the company's Board of Directors, which met in Bologna last Friday for the traditional
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Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) entered its 25th shipping season with the support of the MSC Shirley and fruit arrived in the U.S. towards the end of May. Despite recent heavy rainfall in the Western Cape and in Citrusdal, where SCSA’s growers are primarily located, the group is
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With two plants operating between the territories of Faenza and Ravenna and 3 storage centres (Policoro, Latina, Eboli ), a million quintals of fruit and vegetables distributed per year in the markets of Italy, Europe, Asia and America and North Africa, Granfrutta Zani is a solid player. With
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The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is thrilled with the announcement that India will lift its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples. The organization applauds the work of the Biden Administration and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative that achieved this important victory. read more

Fruitnet has announced the programme for its first Global Tropicals Congress, which will take place in The Hague on 14 September. The one-day event will bring together key players from across the industry to discuss the latest market opportunities in the tropical fruit category.
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According to Drewry, the composite World Container Index has decreased by 3.5% to $1,535.75 this week. It has dropped by 78.9% when compared with the same week last year. read more

In week 24, the average peach price in Europe stood at €153 per 100 kgs, which was €26 above the five year-average. However, it was also down €15 YoY. read more