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Port of Rotterdam Authority presents 2023 annual report

Port of Rotterdam Authority presents 2023 annual report

2024-03-06 00:00
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has presented its 2023 annual report. The title of the annual report is 'Connecting the world. Building tomorrow's sustainable port'. This heading summarises the projects and results and indicates what the Port Authority worked on and will keep working towards: a
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The situation is picking up for oranges

The situation is picking up for oranges

2024-03-06 00:00
"We are receiving quite a few orders for oranges, volumes we had not imagined we could ship this time of year. We had been waiting for such liveliness already in the first few weeks of 2024. Things are good especially for smooth fruits with a good appearance. Prices hover around €1.10/kg
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'Working with asparagus has become almost impossible due to rising prices'

2024-03-06 00:00
The start of the Belgian asparagus season is not progressing as many traders had hoped. There is always great expectation for this seasonal product, but for now prices remain high. "We are currently working with purchase quotations that simply do not allow us
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Russian skater tests positive for doping blames grandfather's strawberry dessert

2024-03-06 00:00
Disqualified Russian skater Kamila Valieva attributed her positive doping test to a strawberry dessert contaminated with her grandfather's heart medication. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) specified in its report that Valieva, then 15 years old, claimed that the
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Cucumbers are bought by 42% of Italian households

2024-03-06 00:00
The number of households that have bought cucumbers at least once in the last twelve months is increasing. According to the permanent observatory of Consumer Panel Services GfK, which monitors the purchasing behaviour of Italian families with a sample of 15,000 consumer products
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Colombian exotics exporter reaches 10 years of trading to Europe

Colombian exotics exporter reaches 10 years of trading to Europe

2024-03-06 00:00
Jardin Exotics, a Colombian export company of fresh avocados and passion fruits reached their 10th anniversary as well as the export of their 3,000th 40" container that was loaded towards Europe. The company was founded in 2014, and reached these milestones in collaboration with the Dutch
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Plant protection in a minute

2024-03-06 00:00
The video clip competition 'Plant Protection in a Minute', now in its fourth edition and organised by the Italian Plant Protection Association (AIPP) and the International Association of students in Agricultural and
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Compostable material made from potato starch

2024-03-06 00:00
The Polish company Bio Plast Pom, in cooperation with the Gdansk University of Technology and other scientific institutions, has developed a compostable and biodegradable material, NOPLA, based on potato starch, which aims to reduce environmental impact, CO2 emissions and
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Packaging: a pre-agreement that penalises fruit and vegetables

2024-03-06 00:00
The last word is not yet said, but Monday's vote penalises fruit and vegetables due to restrictions on single-use packaging. "The EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the proposed regulation on packaging and packaging waste
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From the sky to protect and monitor crops

2024-03-06 00:00
A future that is already present, thanks to drones capable of distributing liquids on extensive, horticultural and fruit crops, as well as useful insects. On Tuesday 5 March 2024, a technical demonstration day was held at the La Clorofilla farm in Mercato Saraceno (Forlì-Cesena).
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“Exporting pineapples without crown not new, many markets not rewarding producers”

“Exporting pineapples without crown not new, many markets not rewarding producers”

2024-03-06 00:00
Pineapple produces in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic say the exporting of pineapples without the crown, which allows two extra pineapples in a box, is not a new concept, and they have learned from experience that many markets are not ready to compensate them. This follows after Dutch
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Good growth prospects for Egyptian producers

Good growth prospects for Egyptian producers

2024-03-06 00:00
Egypt continues to be a fast-growing country in the fruit and vegetable sector. It has recently made major investments, especially in the cold chain and logistics sectors. The roll-on/roll-off system between the ports of Damietta and Trieste is proof of this. Nevine Hossam, director of the
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The Datterino tomato appeals to Italy's top brands

2024-03-06 00:00
By means of diversified strategies, which also aim directly at the end consumer through the retail channel, one can remain competitive in the horticultural sector and, in particular, in the tomato sector. With a big project called 'Mr Datterino', Vegetables by Bayer from
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Mushroom market dynamics move towards imports

2024-03-06 00:00
In Bulgaria, local mushrooms, such as white champignons, are reported to be worm-infested and of poor quality. Therefore, Bulgarian companies increasingly prefer imports from Romania. This is stated by Julian Kolev, president of the Association of Fruit Processors
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Australia sees record Honey Gold mango volumes harvested in January

Australia sees record Honey Gold mango volumes harvested in January

2024-03-06 00:00
Honey Gold mango producer Piñata Farms has ended the season on a high with a record January, up 43% in volume and just less than its record season in 2022-2023. Managing director Gavin Scurr said initial predictions were for a light season following a poor winter flowering due to irregular cool
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Diminished box demand and continued capacity expansion is leading to a decline in freight rates

Diminished box demand and continued capacity expansion is leading to a decline in freight rates

2024-03-06 00:00
In the aftermath of the Chinese New Year, Asia has witnessed a decrease in concerns regarding an empty repositioning crisis. This shift comes as a result of diminished demand and continued capacity expansion, leading to a decline in freight rates. Linerlytica, a Hong Kong-based analyst firm,
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'No reason to complain about the Polish apple season'

2024-03-06 00:00
Given the higher prices for Polish apples, there is no reason to complain, according to Marcin Swiatek of the Polish apple export company Bialski Owoc: 'For us, it was a really good season for apples. The price has been a bit higher than last
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Brazil and Canada are importing increasingly more Egyptian citrus

Brazil and Canada are importing increasingly more Egyptian citrus

2024-03-06 00:00
The difficulties encountered by Egyptian citrus exporters in Asia, due to the Red Sea crisis, are driving them to explore other markets, says Amr Kadah, Export Manager of Fruit.Farm. "The Asian market is a major destination for Egyptian citrus, alongside the Gulf countries, Europe and Russia,"
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'Health aspects are also driving sales'

2024-03-06 00:00
"Our core market consists of a large proportion of consumers who are motivated to buy bergamot because of the health aspects of this prized citrus fruit. The active ingredients contained in the fruit are adjuvants to control
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"In Spain there are only a few of us working with Gold Nugget mandarins".

2024-03-06 00:00
Since mid-February, a variety of mandarin that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain has been available on the market: the Gold Nugget variety, recognisable by its rough skin and very sweet flavour. "It is our customers who ask us for it," says Silvana Sorli,
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