Tong Engineering has unveiled a compact 1800mm wide version of its FieldLoad PRO fieldloading machine. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce and software platform and distribution network Flowspace have announced a partnership to add 30 of Tricont Logistics’ temperature-controlled storage facilities to the Flowspace network of more than 100 fulfilment centres. read more

A changing global climate and worldwide economic instability are shining a light on the need to protect and boost Britain’s production of home-grown food. read more

Table grape growers will receive advice from keynote speakers on how to progress amid tough times for consumers and global economies, at this year’s 10th International Table Grape Symposium, which will be held in South Africa in late November. read more

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has released its forecast for the 2023 Washington state fresh apple crop will the full crop estimated at just over 134m cartons (18kg) of fresh apples. read more

Citrus Australia has called on the federal government to repeal a proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy announced as part of the 2023/24 budget. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica visitors and exhibitors can join a diverse programme of workshops and information sessions at Asiafruit Business Forum, which takes place daily on the trade show floor on 6-8 September. Curated by Asiafruit Magazine, the Asiafruit Business Forum is back with a new format
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Prognosfruit has reflected on a successful return to Trentino, Italy, where it gathered more than 350 delegates from the apple and pear sector from Europe and beyond. read more

Chiquita Brands company Great White Fleet has announced that it has increased its investment in Carrier Transicold PrimeLine container refrigeration units. read more

As ministers prepare to unveil a new land use framework for England this autumn, the scientific evidence behind land sparing as the most effective farm policy for delivering food production, climate and biodiversity goals is compelling. read more

Fyffes recently concluded its third year of human rights due diligence and has provided an update to its salient human rights risks in its second Human Rights Report. read more

As the cherry season in Turkey draws to a close, the attention of many Turkish exporters turns to figs. According to Yigit Gökyigit of Alanar, the first crop of Black Bursa figs, the most popular variety in Turkey, grown in the Bursa region, is expected to start in the third week of August. read more

A new event is set to take place in central London to highlight the quality of Spanish food and wine and help boost trade relations between Spain and the UK. read more

UK vegetable and materials handling equipment manufacturer Haith Group has appointed Mark Lloyd as its first-ever non-executive director. read more

Morrisons has launched a new trial to support farmers by underwriting 100 per cent of the costs associated with growing crops. read more

As the British apple season approaches, UK growers say that while it may not be a bumper crop, they expect the taste and flavour of new-season fruit to be “excellent”. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has said that it recorded a “robust” set of results in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, despite what it described as “difficult market conditions”. read more

There are now perhaps signs of desperation in the actions of South Africa’s citrus industry when it comes to trade with the European Union. read more

The unpredictability of the climate is of increasing concern for growers across Africa, but pineapple and mango producers in West Africa have experienced no such issues this year, according to Samuel Owusu Amankwaa, sales and marketing manager at Ghanaian producer YO Amankwah & Sons. read more

Investment into the export supply chain is paying dividends for the Chinese lychee industry with more fruit reaching more markets as a result. read more