Fresh Direct has invested £2m at its Bicester site on the back of a fourfold increase in production for its Fresh Kitchen brand. read more

Enza Zaden has announced that it has appointed Andreas Sewing as its new chief scientific officer, while he will also join the company’s management board. read more

Chilean fruit exporter association Asoex has expressed growing concern over hundreds of wildfires triggered by the heatwave engulfing large parts of the country. read more

For the first time, human urine is being used in France to make a crop fertiliser. The French National Agency for Food Safety, Environment and Occupational Health has just authorised Toopi Organics to market this organic fertiliser in France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Belgium. The
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The recent frosts in the Spanish region of Murcia have caused damage to the tune of at least €1m to the artichoke crop, according to initial estimates by Agroseguro. The territorial director of the Spanish Combined Agricultural Insurance System (Agroseguro) in the southeast, Jesús López,
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The project is aimed at boosting the UK’s food security, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. According to a statement by Tesco, the roll-out is expected to reduce GHG emissions by up to 20% in the first year alone, at no extra cost to farmers. read more

One of the world’s largest suppliers of bagged salads, soups and ready-to-eat meals has reduced the margin for error in its daily sales forecast by 10,000 boxes. read more

Piñata Farms has appointed Gemma McCarthy as its general manager human resources, while Caroline Wight has joined the company as general manager of post-harvest operations. read more

Leading Thai durian exporter Queen Frozen Fruit has reached an agreement with a Chinese consortium for upwards of Bt10bn (US$297m) worth of fresh durian. read more

Singapore-based agri-genomics firm Singrow has unveiled a new, climate-resilient strawberry variety designed to be grown in tropical climates. read more

The Brazilian fruit industry will present itself with a colourful programme at FRUIT LOGISTICA in the coming days. According to Jorge de Souza from the Brazilian association Abrafrutas, expectations for the fair are high. read more

The first shipment of Chilean cherries were unloaded at the Nansha Port of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on December 22. Chilean cherries, blueberries and plums have returned to the Chinese market, thanks to a complex and synchronized logistics operation on both sides. read more

A NSW Government program aimed at increasing floodplain compliance should lead to regular reviews, says NSW Farmers. read more

Total Spanish O+G imports from January to November 2022 reached 3.5m tonnes (+7%) and a total value of €3.412bn (+15%). read more

The completion of the production facility of convenience specialist Hessing on the Greenport Venlo site has now been officially completed. Through automated processes, the new production facility will soon turn 320,000 kg of vegetables into more than 850 different vegetable products every day.
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One of Thailand’s largest durian exporters has signed an agreement with a Chinese consortium. The latter hopes to buy 5,000 containers of fresh and frozen durian. The value of the fresh durian portion alone will likely reach 10 billion baht. read more

The producer organisations for fruit and vegetables OGA / OGV Nordbaden eG in Bruchsal and OGM Mittelbaden eG in Oberkirch, which are recognised under EU law, are planning joint marketing from 1 April 2023.
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According to preliminary figures, Colombia exported 1.8 million tons of bananas in 2022, i.e. 7% less than in the previous year. However, production in the Caribbean region increased by 2% growth and exported 883,915 tons, equivalent to 46,038 containers. The Caribbean region accounted for 48%
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At this Fruit Logistica, Fyffes will focus on Win Together, one of its four company values, to highlight the company’s investment in sustainability and human rights advancement at its own farms as well as with its suppliers. In addition, Fyffes will also highlight its focus on providing
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Cargotec's Board of Directors has appointed Casimir Lindholm as Cargotec's new President and CEO as of 1 April 2023, until which Cargotec’s current President and CEO Mika Vehviläinen will hold his position. read more