Potato Days UK will take place for the first time on 4 and 5 September 2024 at Nocton Farm in Nocton, Lincolnshire, England. The DLG is organising the open-air trade fair together with its event partners Dyson Farming, the British Potato Industry Association GB Potatoes, the
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He succeeds Allard Castelein, who left the company last summer. Since then, Siemons has held the position of interim CEO in addition to his position as COO. The Executive Board of the Port of Rotterdam Authority now consists of Boudewijn Siemons, who, in addition to his
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So far, significantly fewer mangoes have been shipped from the growing regions in Brazil and Peru for the German market than at this time last year. As a result, there was hardly any produce available on the open markets and wholesale markets in Germany, and prices for shipments
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The focus is on high-quality fruit production that produces less waste and uses fewer chemicals, which is in line with environmentally conscious farming and consumer preferences. These special characteristics make Frutastic a pioneer
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As part of its continued partnership with Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust, Zespri has named two kiwi chicks, Kobe and Jack.   read more

Citrus Australia has called on the Queensland government to provide further financial assistance to citrus growers in the state’s far north, as transport costs escalate in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, a US-based blueberry genetics and nursery company, has announced a strategic minority investment in the Netherlands-based blueberry tech solution company, FineField. The investment is focused on advancing mechanical blueberry harvesting technology.  read more

Every day, we provide growers, importers, and exporters in the fruit and vegetable logistics chain with crucial logistic insights. Our aim is to assist them in minimising claims, ensuring the delivery of top-quality goods, and preventing losses. read more

The Festival of Fresh Awards return this summer at FPJ’s flagship event on Thursday 13 June. read more

Nadorcott Protection (NCP) has revealed that it has taken legal action against one of the UK’s largest supermarkets, months after it affirmed its commitment to take “all available actions” to protect its rights over the Nadorcott mandarin variety. read more

They could not support the outcome of the consultations between the EU Commission, Parliament and member states, they are quoted as saying by Tagesschau. "In the Council of the European Union, this will result in Germany abstaining, which will have the effect of a 'no' vote",
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One of the new additions to Macfrut 2024 is the Macfrut Academy, an innovative digital platform for the international fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

Morrisons has credited its competitiveness at the tills for a decent full-year trading performance. read more

Tight mango supply has led to soaring prices on the UK and European markets. The high temperatures caused by El Niño have slashed production in Peru and caused a sharp drop in exports. Shipments during the 2023/24 season, which got underway last September, are down 80 per cent compared to the
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Driscoll’s has announced that Garland Reiter Jr has been appointed as the new chief commercial officer (CCO) for Driscoll’s of the Americas. read more

Reyes Gutiérrez: "By 2026, they will have reached full capacity to supply the whole of Europe with regional products. Quality fruit with absolute traceability. Thanks to the technology used in the crops, we minimise water consumption and reduce
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She was satisfied with the harvest of the early varieties HoneyCrunch® and Zingy®, and the late harvests of Juliet® and Pink Lady® in November had also increased. "We can supply existing and new customers throughout the 2023/24 season," she emphasised. Particularly good
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To this end, the siding charter published for the first time in 2019 by several associations and business organisations has been updated and presented to the Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport and Federal Government Commissioner for Digital and Economic Affairs.
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While the official South African citrus export crop estimate is still being finalised, the country’s citrus body, Citrus Growers Association (CGA), has indicated there will a substantial increase in container shipments this year. read more