Gone definitively are the days when the banana multinationals were perceived as either exploiters, colonisers or power brokers behind corrupt regimes. The US banana multinationals, not long ago the scourge of fairtrade NGOs, have all invested heavily in first securing and then publicising the
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Asia Fruit Logistica has announced a new strategic partnership with three of China’s leading wholesale markets – Guangzhou Jiangnan Market, Shanghai Huizhan Market and Hebei Sunhola Market. read more

The high temperatures driven by El Niño are posing a major challenge for Peru’s blueberry industry this season. This circumstance, together with other factors such as water quality or excessive radiation, means that genetic innovation is a key alternative to face this new and complicated
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And with its professional peeling principle, it ensures perfect peeling results for green and white asparagus - with an individually defined cutting pattern depending on the thickness of the asparagus. It is perfectly suited for use in food retail, because with its integrated compressor and water tanks it requires
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The leek harvest was recently hampered by the weather. Numerous rainfalls at the end of the year flooded some leek fields and limited the supply. There were supply bottlenecks in some areas. The subsequent frost made harvesting more difficult in some regions and even led to the loss of leeks in some places.
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Farmers' President Joachim Rukwied calls on the members of the German Bundestag to use their mandate in the Bundestag to rebuild the trust that has been destroyed among farmers: "The loss of trust among us farmers in this traffic light coalition is immense. If you want to restore some trust in
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Irish company Keelings Fresh International has purchased Paris-based fruit importer Caposud. read more

Crises and problems can only be stopped to a limited extent by national borders and sometimes have extreme effects. These can also have a significant indirect impact on procedures and processes on the global markets. How the Netherlands deals with this and what opportunities and risks exist,
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The first consignments of Chilean cherries using a new method to monitor cold treatment during transit have arrived at the port of Shanghai. read more

With Lunar New Year on the horizon, Sunkist has created a limited-edition Year of the Dragon-themed 10lb carton as it aims to keep the citrus category at the forefront of longstanding celebrations domestically and across Asia. read more

The reason for this is the existing dilemma in Germany regarding the different formulation of goals for goal reduction and a series of conflicting objectives and obstacles to implementation. read more

Inflation will not turn negative until at least 2028, with food and drink inflation set to hover between 0.3 and 2.3 per cent by the end of this year. read more

Aldi has announced another round of price cuts on a range of fresh produce and everyday essentials. read more

Europe currently imports almost one-third of all the papayas grown in the world, but accounts for less than 5 per cent of global production. Jorge Ignacio Brotóns, commercial director of Bonnysa, explains why the company is seizing the opportunity to offer a more sustainable alternative. read more

In recent articles I have been promulgating the virtues of a Fresh Produce Quality Culture (FPQC) over a more traditional Tick-Box Culture (TBC). read more

"Today's vote in the European Parliament's Environment Committee shows that many questions remain unresolved: on risks, patents and the rights of farmers and consumers who still do not want genetic engineering. Instead of holding a hasty vote in the EU Parliament now,
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According to the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV), the fresh produce seminar "The 1x1 of goods inspection - introduction to the most important basics of fruit and vegetable inspection" on 21 February will provide valuable tips and information from the field for the field. read more

In view of the loss of a new season this year - the export window for peppers is open from 1 December to 30 April - coordination work began between the Spanish administration and Coexphal (the association of O+G producer organisations in the province of Almeria) in order to make this possible.
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China’s durian imports increased dramatically in 2023 up 69 per cent from the previous year to 1.4m tonnes according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs. This increase is largely due to increased imports from Vietnam following a new market access agreement in 2021.   read more

A group of 40 Australian growers and industry professionals visited two of New Zealand’s major growing regions as part of the Apal Future Orchards International Tour on 15–19 January 2024.  read more