Damian Fowler, managing director of New Covent Garden Market wholesaler Gilgrove, has died at the age of 50.  read more

Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, continues to push the boundaries and provide a platform for emerging technologies to get off the ground. In Berlin on 7-9 February 2024, the show unveils a significantly expanded content programme that explores
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Hazera and Staay Food Group have confirmed that the Exceed mini watermelon has been nominated for the 2024 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, with the companies describing it as a “proud moment” in their long-standing partnership. read more

Extreme weather in Morocco has not only impacted the vegetable sector, as Fruitnet reported this month, but also the berry segment, according to Nabil Belmkaddem of Moroccan cooperative BestBerry, causing current shortages and price rises on the European market.  read more

According to Rewe, direct dialogue with producers, politicians and interested consumers will take centre stage at the trade fair. "With our Rewe and Penny stores throughout Germany, we are a link between producers and consumers. We know the needs of our customers and
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Unusually for this period, prices for snake cucumbers also fell. They fetched between 0.60 euros/kg and 0.50 euros/kg. Cucumbers corto negro sold for between 1.60 euros/kg and 1.40 euros/kg and cucumbers francés for between 1.20 euros/kg and 1 euro/kg. read more

As QS announced with reference to the BVL, the revocation was based on an EU authorisation for the active substance triflusulfuron that was not renewed and applies with the same deadlines for associated plant protection products in parallel trade. read more

The WorldStar Packaging Award is also known as "The Oscars of Packaging" and is regarded as the most important packaging award in the industry. 435 innovations from 41 countries were submitted for this year's competition. Rondo is therefore delighted that the
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Simone Steinmann, Packaging Coordinator at Obst vom Bodensee, emphasises: "The development of the MagicStar® display for Edeka was an exciting journey through graphics, technology and logistics. Our cooperation has not only led to an innovative display, but also to significant savings.
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Leading Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has launched its Chinese New Year Grand Promotion to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. read more

Calavo Growers has announced it is exploring the sale of its fresh cut business – formerly known as Renaissance Food Group (RFG) – to F&S Fresh Foods. read more

London food redistribution charity City Harvest has increased its capacity, allowing it to process an additional 60,000 meals, which would more than double its daily output. read more

Fresh produce businesses face some huge environmental challenges. Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale tells Chris White how France’s number one apple and pear supplier has formed a supply chain consortium to confront these challenges and convert them into a marketing opportunity read more

Joanna, what is the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive, the CSRD, and why is it necessary? read more

Bakkavor has reported an encouraging set of results for 2023 on the back of a strong performance in the UK. read more

A ceremony was held on Wednesday at China’s port of Tianjin to welcome the first Cherry Express carrying more than 2,500 tonnes of Chilean cherries. The arrival of the vessel marked the first trip of this new direct route for Cherry Express vessels to the northern Chinese port. read more

But what could the regulation, which is currently still in the discussion phase, mean for companies? And above all - what should they do? Fruchthandel Magazin spoke about this with Sonja Bähr from Tilisco GmbH, the technical consultancy for holistic
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The first 2024 vessel of Chilean fruit arrived at the Port of Los Angeles this week, carrying more than 5,300 pallets of grapes and stonefruit. The port is currently the only US West Coast port receiving specialised refrigerated cargo ships that carry palletised fruit from Chile. read more

The Association of French Chicory Producers (APEF) also reported an unfavourable chicory harvest due to the weather. Wet conditions in autumn during the harvest had a negative impact on production potential. Overall, the European root crop is well below average.
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Spar Slovenia has become the first retailer in the country to phase out single-use plastic bags completely from its fruit and vegetable departments. read more