The report argues that fruits and vegetables are a critical element of the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets, as well as an engine of economic growth and job creation the world over. However, a number of challenges are currently threatening the long-term economic viability of the fresh
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The event will analyse how to detect opportunities presented by blueberry production in the region and many other issues, bringing together world experts and members of the global blueberry industry with a focus on Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and now also Mexico. read more

Scott Montague will chair the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) in 2023. read more

Mission Produce is set to roll out a “game-changing” ripening solution for avocados. read more

Heavy rain has continued to hit New Zealand's North Island causing landslides, floods and infrastructure damage, a state of emergency was declared in Auckland at the weekend and four people have lost their lives so far. read more

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

During Agriculture Minister el Sayyed el Qusair’s meeting with Brazilian Ambassador to Egypt Antonio de Aguiar, the former asserted the strength of ties binding Egypt and Brazil at the different levels in addition to the joint fields of cooperation topped by the agricultural domain. read more

A sale of surplus machinery will be held near Bridgnorth, Shropshire as a UK family decided to cease its cattle and potato enterprises. The auction will be held at the New Buildings, Morville on behalf of father and son David and Richard Digwood. read more

CKF, Inc. is pleased to announce the commencement of operations of two significant capital projects. In December 2022, CKF began extruding its rPET at its Rexdale, Ontario facility and in January 2023, west coast production of its Earthcycle™ line of thermoformed molded pulp began at its
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Tesco's UK store management changes to impact 1,750 jobs read more

Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) saw a significant drop in its revenues, earnings and profits during the third quarter of its fiscal year 2022 (October - December), compared with the same period last year. read more

Resistances to diseases such as leaf minor and brown spots help melon growers move forward. “Thanks to Rijk Zwaan’s new resistant varieties, we can guarantee clients cleaner fruits, using less chemicals. Our European chain partners can also count on quality fruits with a long shelf life,”
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The Ministry of Trade and Integration has developed new mechanisms for stabilizing prices during the off-season. "The key changes concern the use of the mechanism of the revolving scheme for the purchase of early vegetables," First Vice-Minister Arman Shakkaliev said during the meeting. read more

The sixth edition of the European Statistics Handbook is available on the website of Fruit Logistica, which edited the publication. The handbook publishes the latest European market statistics in cooperation with Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI) and Fruitnet Media
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The leading trade fair for the global fruit trade publishes the latest European market figures in cooperation with Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI) and Fruitnet Media International. The latest edition of the European Statistics Handbook of the FRUIT read more

Wild mushroom varieties like Chanterelle, Morel, Lobster mushrooms and Pine mushrooms grow in remote areas of North America. “We see them in forests, on mountains, and in valleys that often don’t have road access,” says Joe Salvo with Ponderosa Mushrooms in British Columbia, Canada. Wild
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The UK government has funded the construction of a Sh2.3 billion Irish and sweet potato factory in Iten, Elgeyo County. The facility, with a processing capacity of 60,000 tons, was launched yesterday by the British high commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriot. Ambassador Marriot said at least 5,000
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The Italian cooperative with around 3,000 members, which markets its fruit and vegetable products "made in Italy" worldwide, will be represented in Berlin with a larger stand and numerous innovations. read more

The organic banana market is currently experiencing very high demand with no signs of slowdown like some other organic produce varieties are feeling. “Demand is in line with what we are typically seeing this time of year,” says Mayra Velazquez de León, President and CEO of Organics
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Maersk has unveiled its new Southeast Asia to Australia network, designed to improve schedule reliability and boost supply chain resilience for the region. Putting customers and their needs first, this new network will improve port coverage and offer greater protection against congestion and
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