The big advantage is that overfilling is reduced to a minimum of even less than 1%. The automatic ideal weight calculation also noticeably reduces the time required. read more

With 1,519 exhibitors and 52,828 visitors in 2023, Food Ingredients China (FIC) is the largest and most well-attended international show in the food additives and ingredients industry in Asia. The three-day trade show provides an opportunity for global companies to meet with buyers from around
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Built upon the expertise of TOC Worldwide’s 40+ years of experience, hundreds of port professionals from across the continent and wider international community will be at the Hilton Tangier Al Houara (Morocco) on 20 th and 21 st September to learn, debate and network with professionals
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Exports of Ecuadorian bananas from January to July this year totalled 220.85 million boxes, up 6.4% from the 2022 total of 207.56 million boxes over the same period. According to AEBE data, there was a rising trend in the global consensus of value chain experts, going from 40.00 in week 27 to
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South African avocado producers and exporters are celebrating having gained access to China, following the signing of a new agreement at the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit. South Africa’s minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development, Thoko Dediza,
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Organised by IFOAM Organics Europe and Ecovalia , the event will bring together major industry players, including European organic farmers, traders, retailers, certifiers, associations and companies, policy makers, researchers and other key players in the organic sector, to address key issues
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The annual event is expected to attract more than 400 people – including high-level retail representatives – with its combination of opportunities to network with key industry people and to learn about new trends. read more

Peru has not enjoyed a happy 2023-2024 blueberry campaign. Proarándanos reports that up to the last week of July, Peru had exported 10,000 tons of this fruit, which represented a 25% drop compared to the same period last year. The fall has been attributed to a smaller crop due to the high
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Held on 28 September at One Great George Street, the event follows the establishment of two advisory councils for Spanish foods and wines, comprising leading figures in the wine, food, and gastronomy sectors. read more

The industry festival for natural, organic, and sustainable products will take place at MalmöMässan on 15-16 November, connecting decision makers with thousands of innovative products. read more

Washington fresh apple exports this year are estimated to fall 18.7% from a year ago, according to the August 2023 Washington Apple Commission. So far this year, 23.5% of Washington’s apples have been exported. As of Aug. 13, 2023, 21,942,000 cartons of Washington apples have gone to export
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The export value of fruits, vegetables and flowers rose by 8.3% in the first half of the year, reaching a total of over €1 billion. This is the first time that the sector’s international sales have broken the billion euro barrier in the first six months of the year. Over 80% of sales were
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Spain’s melon season has been a rollercoaster so far, starting out with an oversupply, followed by a shortage due to weather destroying over half of the crops. But August has seen a significant upturn in fortunes. read more

Chile’s 2023/24 cherry crop is estimated to reach 500,000 tons, which represents a 6.6% rise over 2022/23. According to the latest USDA report, Chilean cherry exports are expected to be up by 7.2% to 444,000 tons, assuming regular yields and higher area planted. In 2023/24, fresh peach and
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Producers of the Poma de Girona Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) have forecast a harvest of 88,570 tons this year, similar to last year (88,340 tons). Production remains high for the third consecutive season and this year’s will be the third highest in the last decade, partly due to
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Spain’s almond production for the 2023 campaign is estimated at 120,633 tons, recovering from the record drop of last year’s weather-hit campaign. The estimate is 49% above the average of the last three years, but a new calculation methodology has been applied. This year, the productive area
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Dole has posted its results for the second quarter and first half of the year, with revenue climbing 4.4 per cent year-on-year to US$2.14bn. This was attributed by Dole to a strong performance in the Fresh Fruit and Diversified EMEA segments, offset partially by its Diversified Americas segment. read more

Spanish interprofessional organisation Intercitrus has begun proceedings to demand “documentary evidence and a verification system” from the European Commission that South Africa is complying with cold treatment requirements in its orange exports to the EU to prevent the spread of
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Chile has become a key market for Peruvian avocado exports, with volume rocketing by 91% in the first 6 months of this year and value rising by 62%. Chile has now overtaken the US as an importer of Peruvian avocado, with shipments to the US dropping by 62% in volume and 51% in value during the
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While tomato acreage in Europe shrinks, Morocco has almost tripled its area between 2013 and 2022 (from 5,500ha to almost 14,000ha), driving total tomato exports up by 61.7% in volume and over 300% in value (from €323M in 2013 to 982M in 2022). In 2022, Morocco exported 740,661 tons of
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