Kakuzi Plc is set to provide free maturity testing services for local smallholder avocado farmers following the opening of the new avocado harvesting season today. read more

In a social world that is increasingly alive with bloggers and influencers, fruit and vegetables is a sector that almost always remains at the window, although there are those who are gaining a place in the shop window to highlight the sector's products, taking advantage of the fact that these lend themselves well to
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As part of its CSR policy, and with the aim of responsible environmental management, CMR has implemented a waste recycling and recovery system at its central facilities in Barcelona, El Prat. The company has built 5 docks of 32 metres in length in
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Since last year, leek growers have had more varieties to choose from. Vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan is aiming to play a serious role in this important crop, following an intensive period of development work. read more

The rumours heard in Brussels a few weeks ago about a planned additional chapter in the trade agreement with the Mercosur states to ensure environmental and social sustainability seem to be confirmed. A document on this subject published last week by the
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A large Ukrainian apple producer LLC Sady Dnipra (Pidhorodne, Dnipropetrovsk region), which sells products under the UApple trademark, continues to develop new export markets. read more

Sales of Polish apples are high this season, says Jan Nowakowski from the distribution company Genesis Fresh. This has led to lower stock levels compared to the previous season. According to the latest WAPA data from 1 February 2023, 1,062,000
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As part of an industry-wide effort to forestall supply chain disruptions, food manufacturers are leasing a record number of square feet of warehouse space in the UK. According to real estate group Savills, the demand from food manufacturers for shed space surged by 58 percent to a record 4.3
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Last Monday, in the Netherlands, HANOS Maastricht was opened in grand style. "We're incredibly proud of this special milestone. It's a unique establishment with an indulgent twist," says a representative of the hospitality wholesaler. read more

The Tosano Group (VéGé) continues to develop its presence with large structures. The most recent opening (6,000 square metres) was in the Molinetto di Mazzana (Bs) shopping centre, reported in Gdoweek, as the food locomotive of the structure read more

EastFruit analysts note that Georgia is importing increasingly more strawberries. In January and February 2023, the country imported 420 tonnes of fresh strawberries – 3 times more than in the same months last year. read more

Shoppers at Sainsbury’s were appalled as they were charged £15 for a single onion. In particular, customers faced the eye-watering price of the vegetable in the supermarket's online checkout. One woman was faced with a bill of £45.39 after popping three loose brown onions in her basket. read more

Despite strong growth showing positive signs for many growers in several individual categories, mixed performance across the sector saw the overall value of the Australian fruit sector fall four per cent over the past financial year. read more

From January to 12 March 2023, the Andean country exported 35,200 tonnes of avocados, a 53% increase over the 23,000 tonnes exported in the same period last year. As agraria.pe reports with reference to Fernando Cillóniz Benavides, president of the consultancy Inform@cción,
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The Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) is calling on the European Union (EU) to open a dialogue with the economic sectors to reconsider a "less ideological and hasty" ecological transition that makes it possible to reconcile the fight against climate change with the need for sustainable development.
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A new model of installation for strawberry cultivation called Berryfesta has been launched by the Spanish company J. Huete. The intention is to provide a new solution to the producers of this demanded fruit. read more

Ocean Network Express (ONE), a global container shipping company headquartered in Singapore, will launch a wholly-owned office in Kenya. The new Ocean Network Express Kenya office in Mombasa will begin operations on 1 April 2023 and is located on Moi Avenue/Cotts House. read more

In Belgium, Industriële Koeltechniek Roose (IKR) recently installed a new cooling and freezing system at De Aardappelhoeve. This potato specialist is increasingly focusing on the convenience market with its brand, The Potato Chef, which required a new storage location. "The IKR system let us
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... but only until 31 March 2023, so take advantage of the early bird rate and register for the European Sustainability Forum.    read more

The U.S. dollar is generally seen as the most powerful currency in the world. It’s the most-traded currency on the global stage by a wide margin. read more