Consumers are becoming more aware of ecological packaging and supermarkets have opted to follow suit, says Adam Sikorski, sales manager of Polish packaging company SoFruPak: "I observe the packaging market from our perspective and see greater interest in cardboard packaging year on year.
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Port International, active in the fruit and vegetable industry with a longstanding commitment to strong partnerships with producers and service providers, is pleased to introduce Agrícola Valenciana in Spain as its exclusive partner. Since 1978, Agrícola Valenciana has been a trusted supplier
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In a significant leap for agro-innovation, Greek experts have spearheaded the development of novel yellow kiwi strains, showcasing a blend of scientific prowess and environmental mindfulness. The Arta-based Phytotechniki, a frontrunner in tissue culture propagation, alongside Zeus Radiant
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Driscoll's, alongside a consortium led by Paine Schwartz Partners and including British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, has finalized the acquisition of Costa Group. The company's ownership officially changes hands today, after being delisted from the ASX earlier this month. read more

"Absurd" is how Carl van de Wiel of Agro Center Holland describes the red onion season. "We saw it coming to some extent. Fewer red onions were planted across Europe, and the quality was lacking in many areas. That led to sky-high prices," he begins. Yet, this Dutch onion trader, specializing in
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Chile's cherry exports have reached an unparalleled peak, with January 2024 witnessing a 27.5% surge to US$1.555 million, marking the highest figure since 2007. This growth is attributed to both an upswing in volume and an elevation in global prices. A staggering 93% of these exports, amounting
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. read more

In the UK, a leading potato supplier, Albert Bartlett, is exploring alternatives to the beloved Maris Piper potato, facing agronomic challenges due to climate extremes. With the agriculture sector hit by floods, droughts, and rising costs for energy and fertiliser, varieties like Maris Piper,
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Those in the potato market are playing their cards close to their chests, explains Jan Van Luchene from the Belgian company Bruwier Potatoes. "The market has been trending upward significantly since the New Year, and in a rapidly rising market, sellers hold off on selling their free potatoes.
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The subject of packaging has been stirring the food sector for some time, and companies continue to develop more "sustainable" solutions. ASV Packaging and Hinojosa Packaging Group, for example, will be present at the CFIA trade show in Rennes from March 12th to 14th, 2024 (9-E32) to present "a
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Argentinian cherry exporters are happy with their 2023/24 season, where they reached record exports of almost 7,000 tons. According to Jonatan Carballo, Sales Manager at Emelka SA in Argentina, "It was a record season for Argentina in terms of cherry exports, almost 7,000 tons of cherries were
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Indonesian palm fruits have found favour in Siberia. In 2023, the region imported 1200 tons of coconuts. According to the Siberian Customs Administration, the total nut imports surged by 4.1 times to reach 2300 tons. read more

An IFA delegation led by President Francie Gorman met with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Government Buildings yesterday. Speaking after the meeting, IFA President Francie Gorman said that he made it clear to the Taoiseach that farmers were frustrated and angry with increased regulation, reduced
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The Canary Islands banana has been immersed in a dynamic of low prices for over a year, with no clear end in sight. "The truth is that there is an overproduction of Canary bananas, and the sector is struggling to sell them in its traditional market, which is the Iberian Peninsula and the
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