The total throughput at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges came to 68.7m tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, a drop of 4.5 per cent when compared with the same period last year. read more

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) has paid tribute to Bernadine Strik, who passed away recently. read more

AgriFutures Australia’s EvokeAg event will be held in Western Australia in 2024. read more

The Vietnamese fruit industry has sharpened its focus on export opportunities as opposed to meeting the need of the domestic market, providing an opening for imported fruit. read more

Vietnam’s fruit growers are harnessing the power of XAG drones to cuts costs and improve efficiency on their banana and durian farms. read more

Eden Research has announced that its flagship biofungicide, Mevalone, has received regulatory authorisation in Poland. read more

A bigger quantity of Kissabel apples grown across the Southern Hemisphere is expected to reach the international market in the next two to three years, according to the brand’s owners. read more

Spalding-based supplier Melon&Co has won the award for Best Corporate Adopter at the inaugural ICC C4DTI Digital Trade Awards. read more

Fyffes has introduced the Fyffes Fruitmobile, an all-new towable banana and pineapple station and display unit, as it looks to support its many sponsorships and events taking place around Ireland this summer. read more

Global agritech investment is rising rapidly, with the UK at the heart of the process, according to a new report. read more

Rockit Global has announced the appointment of Leon Ai as its new China country manager – sales and marketing, through its partnership with Primary Collaboration New Zealand (Shanghai) (PCNZ). read more

The Australian table grape industry has high hopes for the Philippines as it looks to expand its offering to the Asian market. read more

Belgian cooperative BelOrta has announced the sale of the first locally grown raspberries of 2023, of the Kwanza variety, produced by Kwekerij De Koning of Etten-Leur and purchased by Ann De Rijck of Brussegem. read more

This year’s Macfrut, which takes place on 3-5 May at the Rimni Expo Centre in Italy, is “set to break records” as it marks its 40th edition. read more

Leading UK fruit and vegetable distributor Nationwide Produce has launched a premium British asparagus brand for its wholesale customers in time for the new season, which officially gets under way on 23 April. read more

Nearly half of Brits don’t know when fresh produce is in season despite wanting to eat more seasonally, reports Grocery Gazette. read more

M&S Food has extended its price lock on over 100 popular lines, including a range of fresh produce, until the summer. read more

Potato growers are facing a different proposition when it comes to weed control this spring compared to 2022 following delayed planting of much of the UK’s maincrop, according to Corteva Agriscience.  read more

How has the year started, and what trends are you noticing? read more

French kiwifruit marketer Primland is setting its sights on Southern Hemisphere production, as the Northern Hemisphere season comes to an early close. read more