Agricultural textiles group Arrigoni has announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Financiere European Trade SAS and its subsidiary European Trade SAS (Emis). read more

This year, the European sector is facing a season characterised by uncertain weather conditions and low rainfall. "We are also very concerned about the rising transport and logistics costs, which we are already having to discuss with our customers. However, we are
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"Working in partnership with German farmers is a fundamental part of our daily work. Only together with them can we make our supply chains more sustainable and transparent in order to offer our customers a wide range of high-quality products.
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Asia Fruit Logistica is going deeper into markets across Asia with content-backed regional networking events to connect with leading players and build even greater momentum for the show’s return to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024. read more

Contrary to many fears, the transport industry was also able to demonstrate considerable visibility. Both in the speech by BGL Board Spokesman Prof Dr Dirk Engelhardt, who presented the BGL positions directly after the President of the Farmers' Association, as well as at numerous other events.
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ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA has selected four key markets for its Business Meet-Up series - Indonesia, India, Thailand and China - to deepen engagement with the diverse and dynamic fresh produce communities. read more

Shipping lines have strategically diverted some vessels from the port of Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape as measures to help relieve pressure on the struggling container terminal take effect. read more

A new project to develop a commercially viable system for precisely targeting orchard inputs to specific trees and tree parts has been given the green light. read more

While many new year’s healthy eating resolutions start to fray by this point in January, Tesco insists Brits are determined to eat veg year-round. read more

The new products include Swiss Chinese cabbage, red kiwi, half-blood oranges and artichokes. "We want to convince the Swiss of Aldi quality with our fresh products. That's why we are consciously investing in a broad and high-quality fruit and vegetable range.
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"The 2024 harvest season is already in full swing, one week to ten days earlier than last season. From a logistical perspective, the ports remain the biggest challenge for the sustainability of our growers. The favourable forecast is largely supported by a good, cold and
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Anecoop has launched a high-protein vegetable spread that combines the goodness of peas and avocados. Pea-Mole, made up of 95 per cent fresh ingredients, is the latest addition to the company’s Easy by Bouquet convenience range. read more

Of course, there will also be a product presentation in which the group will present its latest innovations and most representative product catalogue to visitors. read more

The implications of the European Parliament’s rejection of the Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Phytosanitary Products for Europe’s fruit and vegetable producers will one of the most prominent themes of discussion at the 17th Plant Health Symposium, which takes place at the Meliá
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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration. Starting from February 2025, called Gemini Cooperation will have a fleet pool of around 290 ships with a combined capacity of 3.4m TEUs, with Maersk deploying 60 per cent and Hapag-Lloyd 40 per cent. read more

The film is part of the broad-based "Supermarket, Superjobs" recruitment campaign, which has been supporting around 3,500 Edeka retailers across Germany in their search for qualified employees since October 2023. Here is the link to the advert: https://youtu.be/HrQ-NgS0JN4, the short version is available
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It is these perceptions and behaviours that trigger the initial purchasing decision and from there influence the structure and performance of the supply chain all the way to the plantation. read more

Iconic characters from children’s TV show Sesame Street will feature in a new back to school campaign from Perfection Fresh in collaboration with ’A better choice!’. read more

Australian Bananas has launched a new back to school campaign highlighting how the fruit has remained a staple of Australian lunchboxes throughout the years.  read more

South African apple and pear growers are expecting an increase in exports this year, a welcome boost after a lower crop last year following to hail damage in some of the major fruit producing areas. read more