UK: Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote
The GMB has narrowly lost its historic attempt to gain union recognition at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry. 49.5% of the workers who participated in the vote were in favor, while 50.5% voted against. The union required a majority vote in its favor to succeed. If the GMB had succeeded, it would have gained the right to represent the workers in negotiations with the company. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, is ready to supply a wide range of local vegetable products to Asda's 16 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This includes more than 1,000 tonnes of root vegetables and 500,000 units of brassica and salad varieties. As a prominent read more

Stoffels Foods has resumed the sale of figs from Israel since last week. "The Israeli season began at just the right moment. Volumes from Brazil are decreasing, and the Turkish season has not yet started," says Patrick Stoffels. Israeli figs are readily available in sizes 18, 20, and 24. Stoffels Foods is ... read more

Matteo Freddi, an operator in the onion industry, has reported that for borettana onions, the quality is excellent, with abundant yields, although there were some issues in the fields due to high temperatures. The sizes are good, which is crucial for both wholesale markets and the industry. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, today announced its results for the first half of the 2023/24 financial year (1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024), as approved by the Board of Directors on 17 July 2024, and its revenue for the third. read more

The strong interest from exhibitors, especially from Asia, has led the world's premier fresh produce trade show to contemplate additional expansion. The demand for exhibition space at Fruit Logistica 2025 is so high that its organizers are considering expanding into new halls at the Messe Berlin. read more

Australia: Coles and SecondBite join forces to alleviate winter hunger
Coles has initiated its yearly campaign in support of the national food rescue organization, SecondBite, to provide assistance to struggling Australians during the winter season. All donations collected by Coles, its customers, and suppliers will allow SecondBite to distribute unsold food items. read more

In Tunisia, fruit exports have declined, with a 22.1% decrease in volume, totalling 12,748 tons, and a 30.9% reduction in value, reaching TND 45.5 million up until July 3, according to the latest data from the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). read more

W Ecuadore, psy tropiące odkryły 6,23 tony kokainy ukrytej w przesyłce bananów na głębokowodnym porcie Posorja, położonym na południowy zachód od Guayaquil. Odkrycie zostało dokonane podczas rutynowej inspekcji kontenera, gdzie znaleziono 5 630 paczek białego proszku, później potwierdzonego jako kokaina. read more

Ceny owoców i warzyw w Turcji zazwyczaj spadają w okresie letnim ze względu na zwiększoną dostępność. Jednak w tym roku trend się odwrócił, a ceny pozostały wysokie. Eksperci przypisują tę anomalię dwóm głównym czynnikom: susza spowodowana zmianami klimatu wpływająca na Turcję. read more

"Colombia expects to export approximately 150,000 tons of fresh Hass avocados this year. Despite a 5% decrease in the sector from January to May, we anticipate ending 2024 with exports increasing by around 16%," says Ricardo Uribe, CEO of Cartama. This positive outlook is supported by the anticipated volumes from the industry." read more

W badaniu opublikowanym przez Scientific Reports przedstawiono nowe podejście do automatyzacji zbioru gruszek, zatytułowane sieć percepcji odkształceń na wysokim poziomie z wieloobiektowym tłumieniem maksymalnego poszukiwania (HDMNet). Wykorzystując głębokie uczenie, ta metoda ma na celu poprawę systemu wizyjnego w celu. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarines, effective immediately. Eliminating the phytosanitary barriers that prevented California peaches and nectarines from entering the Vietnamese market required multiple rounds of negotiations. read more

Kiwifruit cooperative Zespri has advanced to the second phase of its Horizon transformation program, having invested $143.2 million in a new SAP platform since 2019. In the 2024 financial year, the investment in the program decreased to $20.4 million, down from $50.2 million in 2023, indicating progress in the transformation. read more

Japanese consumers will have more options when it comes to Australian table grapes during the next export season, as varietal restrictions have been lifted. The Australian Government has declared this as a victory for the country's table grape industry, which has successfully gained greater access to the market after a prolonged effort. read more

Last year, 8,000 tonnes of pears were harvested on Lake Constance. While this amount is significantly less compared to the 226,000 tonnes of apples harvested, it represents a 12 percent increase from the previous year. Farmers in the region are showing a growing interest in cultivating pears. read more

According to Manuel Reis, senior manager of the Portuguese apple grower and exporter Campotec, the previous apple season in Portugal was characterized by hot weather, which resulted in lower production. "We mainly produce Alcobaça apples (Maçã de Alcobaça IGP) and organic apples in our own orchards," he added. read more

The official estimates of pear production in Lleida have proven to be overly optimistic compared to the actual observations made by farmers at the start of the harvest season. According to Jaume Gardeñes, who heads the fruit sector at Unió de Pagesos, there could be a 30% to 40% decrease in the harvest. read more

For several months now, the economic news in Russia has been disproportionately focused on the fresh produce sector. In particular, ordinary beetroots have become the hottest topic of economic debates in the country with the largest deposits of the most precious resources on Earth. read more

The fig season in Elche has already started, with a slightly lower production than usual due to a decrease in the sizes of the figs caused by the heat and drought. "We are optimistic that we will have a successful fig season that will help us move past the challenges we faced with the pomegranate crop." read more