Americold Realty Trust, Inc., the world’s largest publicly traded REIT focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, has announced a strategic investment into RSA Cold Chain in Dubai. At close, Americold’s investment is $3.9 million
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The February 2023 Position Report has again produced a very good figure. Shipments to most markets increased. This is certainly also due to the significantly lower prices. China in particular, but also the United Arab Emirates, for example, recorded an increase in shipments.
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Industry experts claim that Kenya will ship 20,000 tons of avocados to China this year. In a statement from the Department of African Affairs, the department's Director General Wu Peng said the first batch of the consignment has arrived in China. "With the arrival of the 1st batch of avocados
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At FPC Future, Scorpion Vision, a machine vision automation company, will present a brand new application for its AI-powered 3D vision platform. The new 3D+AI solution will enable fresh produce processors to automate the peeling, coring and chopping of apples without impacting yield for the
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This year, the unusual frosts in the Vega Baja have ruined crops in the Guadalentin valley. This, however, was not the case for artichoke, as its price has increased by 150% since last November when the season began. “There were abnormally high temperatures in November and December. The crops
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, announced the opening of the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato and Chipping Potato Sector. In addition to providing support for the seed potato sector, the scheme has been expanded in 2023 to include growers of
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For the second year in succession, Gartenbau-Versicherung was faced with a claims year that was well above average. More than 50 million euros were paid out to the members of the insurance association or are still to be paid out - to a lesser extent. This is because the shortage of materials and
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The increased inflation is known to influence consumer behavior. The current difficult conditions are also affecting the fresh fruit and vegetable trade, especially regarding the distribution of fancy exotics. "People simply have less money in their pockets, which affects demand for the
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From 14 to 16 March, 300 scientists from all over the world will discuss the current state of research on methods to detect genetic modifications in food, feed and seed. The reliable detection of genetically modified
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Mercadona's long awaited press conference took place this Tuesday 14th March, led by its president Juan Roig, who analysed all the supermarket's open fronts: being considered a ruthless capitalist, price rises, development in Portugal, online platform… read more

Emirati tomato growers are preparing for the beginning of the summer, when they can produce tomatoes in difficult conditions, and temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees, thanks to air-conditioned greenhouses. read more

Within a few months, another 10 hectares of greenhouses in hydroponic cultivation at Fri-El Green House in Ostellato (Ferrara) will come into production. This means that the total production will rise to 30 hectares, most of which will be dedicated to tomatoes. This is what Florian Gostner,
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Madama Oliva's Frutto line packaging becomes recycled plastic with Iscc Plus certified raw material. This is the company's leap forward towards a more sustainable approach to the production and distribution of its products. This is a major investment
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The table grape season is in its final days on Lac du Soleil in the Berg River, one of In2fruit’s table grape farms where the last Adora and Scarlotta grapes are being picked – and then packed right there in the vineyards, which is not usual practice in South Africa. read more

The Moroccan Nadorcott, a mandarin variety grown exclusively in Morocco, has recently been granted a new quality label: “Nadorine, Naturally Low Seed”. Launched in 2022 by the Association of Nadorcott Producers in Morocco (APNM), the new label replaces the previous one, Morocco Nadorcott
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Southern Africa’s citrus industry has issued its first export forecast of the year, with only a few varieties expected to show moderate increases compared to last year’s export volumes. read more

The South African table grape industry (SATI) has further reduced its export prediction following a lower-than-expected harvest in the biggest growing region, the Hex River Valley. read more

Aldi UK is partnering with the Fairtrade Foundation on the next stage of a £400,000 programme to empower women in the Ethiopian flower sector, with a view to tackling some of the systemic challenges they face. read more

New Zealand’s latest Food Price Index has revealed another increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables when compared with the same time last year. read more

Leading sweetcorn supplier Barfoots has launched an award-winning new packaging solution called FreshLock designed to extend product life, reduce food waste, and save time in the kitchen. read more