Bakkavor has reported an encouraging set of results for 2023 on the back of a strong performance in the UK. read more

A ceremony was held on Wednesday at China’s port of Tianjin to welcome the first Cherry Express carrying more than 2,500 tonnes of Chilean cherries. The arrival of the vessel marked the first trip of this new direct route for Cherry Express vessels to the northern Chinese port. read more

But what could the regulation, which is currently still in the discussion phase, mean for companies? And above all - what should they do? Fruchthandel Magazin spoke about this with Sonja Bähr from Tilisco GmbH, the technical consultancy for holistic
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The first 2024 vessel of Chilean fruit arrived at the Port of Los Angeles this week, carrying more than 5,300 pallets of grapes and stonefruit. The port is currently the only US West Coast port receiving specialised refrigerated cargo ships that carry palletised fruit from Chile. read more

The Association of French Chicory Producers (APEF) also reported an unfavourable chicory harvest due to the weather. Wet conditions in autumn during the harvest had a negative impact on production potential. Overall, the European root crop is well below average.
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Spar Slovenia has become the first retailer in the country to phase out single-use plastic bags completely from its fruit and vegetable departments. read more

Agricultural textiles group Arrigoni has announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Financiere European Trade SAS and its subsidiary European Trade SAS (Emis). read more

This year, the European sector is facing a season characterised by uncertain weather conditions and low rainfall. "We are also very concerned about the rising transport and logistics costs, which we are already having to discuss with our customers. However, we are
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"Working in partnership with German farmers is a fundamental part of our daily work. Only together with them can we make our supply chains more sustainable and transparent in order to offer our customers a wide range of high-quality products.
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Asia Fruit Logistica is going deeper into markets across Asia with content-backed regional networking events to connect with leading players and build even greater momentum for the show’s return to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024. read more

Contrary to many fears, the transport industry was also able to demonstrate considerable visibility. Both in the speech by BGL Board Spokesman Prof Dr Dirk Engelhardt, who presented the BGL positions directly after the President of the Farmers' Association, as well as at numerous other events.
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ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA has selected four key markets for its Business Meet-Up series - Indonesia, India, Thailand and China - to deepen engagement with the diverse and dynamic fresh produce communities. read more

Shipping lines have strategically diverted some vessels from the port of Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape as measures to help relieve pressure on the struggling container terminal take effect. read more

A new project to develop a commercially viable system for precisely targeting orchard inputs to specific trees and tree parts has been given the green light. read more

While many new year’s healthy eating resolutions start to fray by this point in January, Tesco insists Brits are determined to eat veg year-round. read more

The new products include Swiss Chinese cabbage, red kiwi, half-blood oranges and artichokes. "We want to convince the Swiss of Aldi quality with our fresh products. That's why we are consciously investing in a broad and high-quality fruit and vegetable range.
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"The 2024 harvest season is already in full swing, one week to ten days earlier than last season. From a logistical perspective, the ports remain the biggest challenge for the sustainability of our growers. The favourable forecast is largely supported by a good, cold and
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Anecoop has launched a high-protein vegetable spread that combines the goodness of peas and avocados. Pea-Mole, made up of 95 per cent fresh ingredients, is the latest addition to the company’s Easy by Bouquet convenience range. read more

Of course, there will also be a product presentation in which the group will present its latest innovations and most representative product catalogue to visitors. read more

The implications of the European Parliament’s rejection of the Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Phytosanitary Products for Europe’s fruit and vegetable producers will one of the most prominent themes of discussion at the 17th Plant Health Symposium, which takes place at the Meliá
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