CMA CGM is the only carrier to substantially increase intra-Europe capacity, particularly in the North Europe-Turkey lane, according to Alphaliner's latest report. read more

Brent Clothier, principal scientist at Plant & Food Research New Zealand, says it’s time for an rethink on how land and water is managed globally. read more

Fresh produce grower, marketer and distributor Oppy has introduced the first edition of its sustainability report, ’Expect the world from us’, highlighting its accomplishments and vision for the future. read more

Retail insights and social impact charity IGD has announced experienced retail executive Sarah Bradbury as its new CEO, effective from 3 July 2023. read more

The House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee will begin taking evidence from Defra civil servants for its new inquiry on Thursday 9 March.  read more

Grow Your Own Potatoes kits have been delivered to more than 6,000 schools nationwide after the programme was saved from closure thanks to support from across the industry. Kids across the country will now get hands-on with farm-to-fork learning as they plant the potatoes this week.  read more

Grow Your Own Potatoes kits have been delivered to more than 6,000 schools nationwide after the programme was saved from closure thanks to support from across the industry. Kids across the country will now get hands-on with farm-to-fork learning as they plant the potatoes this week.  read more

A significant increase in tomato acreage in the Souss-Massa region in southern Morocco is expected to help meet high demand for tomatoes both nationally and internationally, according to Industries.ma. read more

Leading UK foodservice wholesaler Brakes – part of the US Sysco group –  has launched a new lorry to encourage women to consider a career in wholesale. read more

UK consumer-owned convenience-store operator the Co-op yesterday (7 March) announced the appointment of Rachel Izzard as chief financial officer and a member of the Co-op Group board. read more

The Bulgarian organic market continued to expand in 2022 with an estimated annual growth of 3.2% compared to 2021, according to a USDA report. The main driver behind the growth was the strong consumer focus on a healthier lifestyle and the perception that organic products are healthy and higher
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Provid, the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association, has announced that Peru’s table grape production for 2022-23 is projected to increase by 13% compared to last season. The total is expected to amount to 73 million 8.2kg boxes. Provid data shows that Peru exported 64 million boxes in
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A new 2400m² cold storage trade hub has been opened at Cairns Airport with the goal of accelerating Australian produce exports. read more

IG International has clinched the rights to grow Desy – a new apple variety bred by Italian nursery consortium Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) – in India.  read more

La Unión remains committed to equality. With 1,453 employees at present, women account for 54% of the workforce at La Unión. Among the many positions they occupy, those filled in management positions such as that of Rosario Martín, president of La Unión, stand out

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The increase in selling prices in the carrot market in Ukraine continues for the third week in a row, according to EastFruit project analysts. At the same time, market analysts are sure that it is not the limit yet and that prices for carrots will continue to grow. They explain their
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Among the country's top nine vegetable and root crops that posted higher production are potato, eggplant, tomato, onion, sweet potato and cassava. Most of the country's major vegetables and root crops saw higher output in the fourth quarter, according to the latest report of the Philippine
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Following shortages of vegetables in Spain and England, producers in Israel have seen a spike in demand for carrots. Yacov Mizrahi, CEO of Israel based carrot grower and exporter Shallit Carrots says: “We are indeed very busy, but this is a positive thing. After the Fruit Logistica 2023
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On 13 March, the EU Parliament will vote on the agreement with the Council and the Commission to amend the so-called LULUCF Regulation. The regulation regulates the accounting of CO2 from grassland, arable land and forests in EU climate policy. It is to stipulate that
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The days of signs in shop windows saying ‘No avocados kept on these premise overnight’ are long gone in Australia and demand no longer outstrips supply, in fact over supply is more the norm. read more