South African investment company Zeder has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its shareholding in well-known South African fruit exporter, Capespan. read more

TopFruit has celebrated its 40th anniversary with the South African cultivar management company reflecting on its journey and looking to the future with great excitement.  read more

A few places are still available for those who wish to attend the Spain Food Nation Summit in London on the afternoon of 28 September. read more

Three-fifths of the fresh fruit and vegetables traded commercially around the globe are now sold at a loss or breakeven price, following an unprecedented increase in production and operating costs during the pandemic. read more

Three-fifths of the fresh fruit and vegetables traded commercially around the globe are now sold at a loss or breakeven price, following an unprecedented increase in production and operating costs during the pandemic. read more

JBT’s Proseal, a global manufacturer of tray-sealing and case-packing equipment, last week (11 September) announced the launch of its new XTRs entry level heat-sealing machine. read more

The Hague’s Postillion Hotel and Convention Centre became a tropical island for a day last week when some 200 people from 23 countries came together to delve into the dynamic landscape of the tropicals sector at Fruitnet’s inaugural Global Tropicals Congress. The event drew leading industry
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JBT’s Proseal, a global manufacturer of tray-sealing and case-packing equipment, last week (11 September) announced the launch of its new XTRs entry level heat-sealing machine. read more

Defra food and farming minister Mark Spencer officially opened a new £12m onion grading facility at G’s Growers’ Ramsey site in Huntingdon last week (14 September). read more

Northern Hemisphere production of Kissabel apples is forecast to rise by 40 per cent to 3,500 tonnes this season. As the campaign kicked off in mid-September, it was revealed that the innovative pink and red-fleshed apple brand will have its own stand for the first time at next month’s
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Northern Hemisphere production of Kissabel apples is forecast to rise by 40 per cent to 3,500 tonnes this season. As the campaign kicked off in mid-September, it was revealed that the innovative pink and red-fleshed apple brand will have its own stand for the first time at next month’s
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Leading Australian fresh produce grower-packer-marketer Costa Group has announced an update to the acquisition proposal received from Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP). read more

A traditional Cherry Blossom ceremony attended by Chinese ambassador to Chile, Niu Qingbao and Chilean agriculture minister, Esteban Valenzuela and other dignitaries was held at Agrícola Ponderosa in Requínoa recently to mark the launch of the 2023/24 Chilean cherry campaign. read more

A traditional Cherry Blossom ceremony attended by Chinese ambassador to Chile, Niu Qingbao and Chilean agriculture minister, Esteban Valenzuela and other dignitaries was held at Agrícola Ponderosa in Requínoa recently to mark the launch of the 2023/24 Chilean cherry campaign. read more

The California Table Grape Commission (CTGC) has celebrated 100 years of scientific development that resulted in the creation of many new table and raisin grape varieties. read more

Dutch Greenhouse Delta – on behalf of the horticultural cluster ‘NLHortiRoad2India’ –has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian grower Lemon Chilli Farms. read more

Dutch Greenhouse Delta – on behalf of the horticultural cluster ‘NLHortiRoad2India’ –has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian grower Lemon Chilli Farms. read more

An apple harvesting robot developed by Monash University in Melbourne has received a top prize in a state engineering award. read more

Authorities in Egypt have announced the use of DNA to prevent illegal shipments of protected grape varieties at source in response to “repeated breaches”. read more

In the wake of Back British Farming Day, the NFU has welcomed a number of government announcements on farming and growing, but warned that more still needs to be done on the key issue of farm support as many farmers face a cash-flow crisis. read more