Maersk has announced its intention to move towards a singular, unified brand by integrating its brands such as Hamburg Süd and Sealand, among others. read more

Tray sealing specialist Proseal is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023. read more

The New Zealand horticulture industry and government have released a new industry action plan which sets the goal of increasing the farmgate value of horticulture production to NZ$12bn (US$7.7bn by 2035. read more

Tell me about the Summer Berry Company’s journey so far. read more

Dutch start-up OneThird has come up with a new tool to cut food waste across the entire supply chain by using AI-powered technology to help predict the shelf-life of fresh produce. read more

Fruit Logistica’s latest European Statistics Handbook is now available to download from the event’s website. As the global fresh produce business prepares to meet in Berlin for the industry’s leading trade show on 8-10 February 2023, everyone can access detailed statistical information
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Biological control specialist Biobest has revealed that trials on optimising thrips control using its Orius-System show supplementary feeding enhances early establishment in the crop, improving overall results. read more

The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) has called for urgent political intervention after a stalemate developed between the South African government and the European Union in the World Trade Organisation dispute over the EU’s new False Coddling Moth (FCM) regime. read more

Fresh produce machinery specialist Sormac is set to launch a dedicated sales and service organisation in the UK and Ireland. read more

Blue Whale says its apple sales in southern Europe have been “very positive and dynamic” for the first half of this season, particularly in the Spanish market. read more

Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. read more

The new regulatory framework for the fruit and vegetable sector, climate change and digitalisation and technological innovation dominated discussion at the general assembly of Spanish fruit and vegetable exporter federation Fepex, which took place in on Tuesday. read more

A government healthy eating tool for families and children is promoting ultra-processed foods despite their links to cancer, heart disease and early death, the Soil Association claims. read more

Produce Packaging has acquired Worcester-based Innavisions Limited as it expands its offer across the food industry. read more

Scott Montague will chair the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) in 2023. read more

Mission Produce is set to roll out a “game-changing” ripening solution for avocados. read more

Leading macadamia grower Macadamias Australia has sold a large portion of its assets to Canadian pension fund PSP Investments for reportedly more than A$100m (US$70m). read more

Leading potato supplier Greenvale AP Ltd has partnered with Trinity AgTech to roll out Trinity’s digital platform, Sandy, to farms across the country, supporting them in analysing their environmental targets. read more

British grocery wholesaler and Costcutter owner Bestway Group has bought a 3.45% stake in the UK’s second-largest supermarket, Sainsbury’s. read more

McCain has announced a £35 million investment in its farmers, committing to a 31% increase in the price it pays growers. read more