The increase in the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) announced yesterday by the President of the Government has not taken into account the reality of the most affected sectors, such as the fruit and vegetable sector, in which labour accounts for up to 45% of production costs and will damage the
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Under this motto, Reichenau-Gemüse is actively participating in the two upcoming industry events, FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin and BIOFACH in Nuremberg. Within the framework of a joint presentation with the Baden markets in Hall 20, Stand B - 25, contact persons will be
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Following a very successful 2021-22 promotional campaign, Fruit Growers Tasmania is running a second marketing campaign in Taiwan for Tasmanian cherries. Last season the digital marketing campaign achieved over 3.2 million views of the video ads on Facebook and You Tube as well as 8,500
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For the first time after a three-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tajik trucks crossed the border of China, according to the Ministry of Transport of the republic. China has lifted entry restrictions imposed as part of the fight against COVID-19, since January 8, 2023. read more

In Israel, people eat, on average, 2.5 kg of Medjool dates each on a yearly basis. In France, that is 400 g; in the Netherlands, 300 g; and in the U.S., barely 70 g - those numbers don’t refer only to the Medjool variety, since people in those countries eat other dates as well. Medjool, the
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Pacific businesses are desperate for staff because thousands of their workers are heading to New Zealand and Australia, industry officials say. The seasonal work schemes in both countries have been singled out as a driving force behind the labor crisis in the Pacific. With Aotearoa and Australia
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The Council of Ministers has agreed to authorize the payment of EUR 300 million in aid to holders of agricultural holdings as compensation for the accumulated increase in the price of fertilizers in recent months. According to Luis Planas, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, this
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Günther Maters started Koeltrans Angeren 12 and a half years ago. Today this Dutch transport company has branches in Germany and Romania too. More than 35% of the fleet is already on LNG, and the company is situated on sustainable premises. read more

Importantly, the company says, the new technology includes an upgrade to Interko's exclusive REVERSO reversible fans. Interko expects it to reduce operating costs for maturing plants by a further 20 %. read more

The first semi-commercial blocks of Sassy™ apples were established in the Western Cape last year, with more to follow next year. read more

The schedule of events to be held at the Italian Fruit Village (hall 4.2, stand A22-A30) during Fruit Logistica has been defined. More than 30 events will animate the Village square Among the appointments moderated by Fresh Point, sustainable innovations with the Department
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Bayer and Kimitec today announced a strategic agreement to accelerate the development and commercialisation of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants. Under this global agreement, the two companies will become key partners in the development and commercialisation of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants.
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According to SanLucar, it is now making a point - quite a few points to be precise. Soon, the four-legged main characters from Disney's classic film 101 Dalmatians will adorn point of sale, packaging, tags and signs. Under the motto "Delicious to the point and
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As growers are faced with a poor growing season, making prices fluctuate, the price of a head of broccoli is about the same as a kilogram of potatoes and brown onions. A survey of the price of supermarket staples shows that - in August last year- the price of broccoli was between $2.49 and $2.99
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It’s peak season for California grown Sumo Citrus®. The oversized easy peeler started shipping at the end of December and fruit availability is expected through April. It was a wet start to the season and while the rain is welcome and necessary to continue farming in California, it can lead
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Marco is set to co-exhibit with ATS affiliate, Raytec Vision S.p.A., at Fruit Logistica, Berlin 2023. Their expert sales team will be running meetings and promoting their latest and core products aimed at the fresh produce industry, including: read more

The marketing of Turkish Hicaz pomegranates continues at full speed. "The produce is abundant, demand is normal. Around Christmas, similar to other years, there has been an increase in demand, after the turn of the year, marketing is rather quiet, but still satisfactory," says Bünyamin
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With its first own hydrogen-powered truck, a Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell, REWE is now taking another step towards climate neutrality. The vehicle is part of a corporate project on alternative drives in delivery traffic. REWE Group has set itself the goal of reducing its carbon footprint by
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The intense cold in Spain over the past two weeks, with several nights of sub-zero temperatures, is taking its toll on several crops in the Murcia region, mainly stone fruit and field vegetables. read more

According to calculations by Hortofinfo, based on the Observatory of Prices and Markets of the Junta de Andalucía, in 2022, producers in Andalusia were paid an average of €0.99 per kilo of tomato (this average takes into account all tomato varieties), i.e. the highest level in ten years. read more