Agribusiness leader Peter McBride will step into the role of chair of the board of directors for Sydney Markets in January 2024. He succeeds John Pearson, who retired in 2023 after serving as chair for almost 19 years.   read more

Over half (56 per cent) of adults want UK farmers to adopt farming practices which preserve and enhance the environment and nature, according to new research commissioned by the food and farming certification scheme Fair to Nature. read more

Back in the Serbian capital for its fifth edition, Agro Belgrade has become a leading exhibition for the south-east Europe region, as production in Serbia and the surrounding countries continues to expand. read more

This particularly affects the Poniente region. In the Almería and Níjar regions, the same acreage is generally expected as last season. In Níjar, early varieties will continue to be planted. According to Asaja-Almería, there will be no change in the area planted with melons.
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All indications are that the Namibian table grape industry will hit its export target of 9.1m cartons, and with the harvesting and packing season now coming to an end, growers are reflecting on a year of excellent quality. read more

The list includes foods such as meat, milk chocolate as well as local fruit and vegetables. "We don't know how this selection was made. But as producers, we are extremely concerned that fresh fruit and vegetables are included," said Mariana Miltenova, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for
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British biotech company FA Bio has secured a £5.3 million tranche of investment from three European venture capital investment funds as well as existing shareholders and new private investors. read more

Chile has become the first South American country to implement electronic phytosanitary certificates for fruit shipments to South Korea. The ePhyto system came into effect 1 January, 2024, facilitating trade between the two countries and improving the management of plant health. Miguel
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Vog is looking to consolidate its presence in the Middle East and boost sales of organic apples in the region. According to sales manager Klaus Hölzl, the Middle East is a priority export market for the consortium because of its proximity and strategic importance. read more

The focus is on orchards in the context of climate change. Orchards in transition and especially in the face of climate change: How does orchard practice meet the challenges of the future and what insights does orchard research offer? Answers and possible solutions
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Looking back at the last event, Fabiaan Hendricks, Sales Manager for Germany and Austria at Sormac, told Fruchthandel Magazin: "I've already experienced a lot at FRUIT LOGISTICA and also travelled to last year's event with great expectations.
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With the early South African stonefruit crop now done, clear patters are developing. Shipments of nectarines, for example, are running ahead of expectations, but the early plum crop, where most investment has taken place in recent years, is down. read more

The viticulture sector is set to become the latest industry to benefit from the introduction of cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) robotics technology, thanks to a new innovation programme funded by Defra. read more

Brakes – the UK’s leading wholesale foodservice supplier – has kicked off its Veganuary campaign with the launch of a new Sysco Simply Plant Based range. read more

This represents the second-highest volume in almost two decades, according to reefertrends, citing the "Citrus Annual Report" of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the report, the growth is due to favourable weather conditions, lower costs for
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Every household consumed around 123 apples last year. That's around 61 apples per capita*. On 11 January, it celebrates its day of honour, a day on which the "Germany - My Garden" initiative aims to draw attention to the quality and diversity of local varieties, shares
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The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) has said that harvesting and packing is running slightly ahead of predictions, but shipments lag far below the levels of the same time last year. read more

Sainsbury’s is switching its own-brand mushroom punnets from plastic to cardboard. read more

The shortlist of nominees for this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) has been released by the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business. read more