The California Table Grape Commission has said it is providing the USDA with input on ways to enhance competitiveness, as part of its focus on the long-term viability of the industry. read more

These new container ships, with an original design intended to improve energy efficiency and environmental performance, will join CMA CGM's fleet of around 620 vessels, of which more than 30 are already powered by alternative energy. These vessels will reduce up to -20%
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Around 20 million packaging units are to be stored, picked and handled at the METRO LOGISTICS sites in Kirchheim, Altlandsberg and Bergkirchen - an extensive collaboration between the two companies. read more

Families are being recruited as ‘slug scouts’ during half term as scientists work to fight back against the leading pest found in farmers’ fields. read more

Eurofruit’s Fruit Logistica Part 2 edition is out now. The second in our two-part spotlight on innovation brings you more insights into how fresh produce companies can raise their game in 2024 and beyond. read more

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A groundbreaking research project has been launched by the British Onions Producers’ Association (BOPA) to tackle the threat of fusarium basal rot (FBR). read more

During FRUIT LOGISTICA, he met with the President of the Kiwi Committee, Carlos Cruzat, the outgoing President of Zespri, Bruce Cameron, and his successor Nathan Flowerday, as well as with the CEO of Zespri, Daniel Mathieson. read more

Although it is still early in the season, Zespri's latest supply estimate reflects the favourable growing conditions seen across New Zealand in recent months. This year's harvest will be significantly higher than the 133 million trays produced last year.
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Zespri has announced its latest forecast for the 2024 New Zealand kiwifruit season with the marketer expecting to ship around 193m trays of kiwifruit to markets around the world. read more

Coles has announced the opening of applications for round 12 of the Coles Nurture Fund, with grants of up to A$500,000 available to fuel projects that drive innovation, sustainability and growth. read more

Growing Kent & Medway is offering a share of £600,000 to businesses with innovative ideas to sustainably improve operations within the fresh produce, food and drink supply chain. read more

"We are seeing a delay of around ten days. The fruit is expected to be similar in size to last year. At the moment, we are producing dry matter in the fruit, so good irrigation is important," Cruzat is quoted as saying. read more

In the new EIP-Agri-funded project of the DHBW Heilbronn and the University of Hohenheim "Fresh-Cut Cluster", regional fruit and vegetable producer organisations, processing service providers and community catering businesses are to come together in a digital platform and
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Kronen presented several new machinery solutions for the fresh produce business at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

Scientists and representatives from the fresh produce industry will meet in Valencia on Thursday to discuss the implications of new genomic techniques including Crispr after the European Parliament voted on 7 February to ease regulation of gene-edited crops. read more

Waitrose has announced a further £30m of price cuts on hundreds of everyday own-brand products. read more

Westfalia Fruit is looking ahead to continued market expansion across Asia in the latter half of the decade as it caps off a year growth in India and China – two of the fastest growing avocado markets in the world – and Japan. read more

The new service is free of charge for Knuspr Premium customers. All other customers can take advantage of the 15-minute time slots at the start in February for a small surcharge from 1 euro. The service is available in the entire city area as well as in the northern outskirts of Munich, including
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Aldi UK currently has more than 1,000 shops across the UK and is aiming to reach its long-term target of 1,500 shops to meet demand for its unique, high-quality, value-for-money offering. read more