Following confirmation in 2023 that China has granted access to avocados from South Africa, supplier Westfalia Fruit says it anticipates the first shipment will arrive in southern Chinese ports at the end of March. read more

ProducePay’s mission is to transform the global agricultural industry by eliminating economic and food waste. Its Predictable Commerce Platform is designed to provide greater transparency and predictability to growers and buyers in the increasingly volatile fresh produce supply chain. To date,
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A new seedless lemon variety from Ciqua Levante is attracting considerable interest from Spanish growers. Silkroad, a mutation of the Fino variety, is an extra-early lemon that can be harvested from at the end of August through to mid-November. Most importantly, it is a variety with low pollen
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Sainsbury’s has unveiled a new strategy, promising food volume growth ahead of the market. read more

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Potager City is a new greengrocer concept developed by French retail giant Carrefour, which in 2020 teamed up with a Lyon-based start-up of the same name to create a new brand for city-dwellers who want to eat healthier. read more

Juggling strawberries or taking a hearty bite of an apple: you can see that these people are having fun at work in the large-format photographs by British photographer Yves Salmon, which can be seen in Hall 27 during FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024. read more

The plants are protected from weather-related crop failures and require fewer fertilisers and pesticides. Valuable resources such as soil and water are saved and heavy agricultural machinery can be dispensed with. Shorter transport routes reduce costs, emissions and
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Global packaging machinery specialist IMA-Ilapak is focusing on innovation and diversification as it looks ahead to 2024, essential characteristics that have been the cornerstone of its growth. read more

Speaking after an association meeting, IFA president Francie Gorman said Irish farmers were just as frustrated with what was happening as farmers in other countries. "They feel that they are being treated unfairly by Brussels bureaucrats and officials in the
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Apple & Pear Australia (Apal) has announced its latest venture Twenty Degrees, a new commercial entity partnering with clients to transform their produce IP into global fresh produce brands. read more

Montague has announced the passing of its founder, William (Bill) Montague on 6 February 2024, aged 97. read more

Heralded as “juicy, crunchy jewels in your mouth”, Sun World says its new Ruby Rush-branded range of early red grapes are sure to have a positive impact on the table grape world. read more

New data from the latest edition of Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2022/23 shows mixed fortunes for the Australian horticulture sector.   read more

Russia has already started to seek out alternative sources of bananas from countries including India, it has emerged. read more

She wants to withdraw the draft. However, the Commission President's request still has to be approved by the College of Commissioners. However, this is considered a formality. read more

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) has appointed Mario Steta as its new chairman. Steta, who is operations director for Driscoll´s in EMEA and formerly served as president of Mexican berry association Aneberries, brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role. read more

The Chinese blueberry industry has been on a remarkable trajectory of growth and export expansion, defying conventional market trends and economic conditions. In this comprehensive article, we aim to provide insights into the growth of the Chinese blueberry industry through interviews with
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The popularity of flexitarian diets as consumers take a new-year health kick has boosted sales of fruit and vegetables. read more

Hazera has announced the acquisition of a new high-tech greenhouse next to its headquarters in Made, the Netherlands. read more