It’s been a strange start to 2024 for bananas. “Globally, at least in the Americas, there’s less supply of bananas overall,” says Andy Thomas-Stivalet of Kadivac Produce, adding that it’s a combination of a few factors. read more

JASA is set to launch the latest generation of vertical packaging machines at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Last November, the grand unveiling of NXXT took place at the company's headquarters in Alkmaar. At Fruit Logistica, JASA will be showcasing its vision for the future of the packaging industry
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Durian wine has gained attention among connoisseurs and home brewers, despite the fruit's infamous smell. While the odor of durian has been likened to rotten meat or sulfur, the fruit's transformation into wine significantly diminishes this smell. Winemakers are drawn to durian as a
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El Ciruelo closed 2023 with better production results compared to the previous year, solidifying its position as one of the largest table grape and stone fruit producers in Europe, with over 40 years of horticultural experience in the sector. read more

Eight years ago an old ski resort was converted by In2fruit to its single own grape farm: Lac du Soleil, near Piketberg, with 60 hectares of commercial blocks where harvesting started in the first week of January. read more

Due to climate effects and technological improvements, the blueberry season in Yunnan has advanced by nearly two months, with a small amount already on the market in early November. "The planting area of blueberries in Yunnan continues to expand, and the yield of some advantageous early
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The European Commission has revised the inspection levels on various imports, including a decrease in ethylene oxide checks and an increase in pesticide residue inspections. The updated legislation governs the rate of official controls and special conditions for non-animal food and feed imports
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The use of ozone as an irrigation water treatment and the resulting benefits to crops are now countless, and in the world of hydroponics, the effectiveness of the technology has been well established for years. But few are willing to bet on the results in open field applications. In particular,
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Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruit, has announced two key designations in its leadership team. Pascuala Vergara Sabaini is the new country manager for Chile. With a distinguished career in the fresh fruits industry, Vergara Sabaini brings her expertise and strategic vision to
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Today, German train drivers initiated their longest strike yet, in a labor dispute with Deutsche Bahn that is set to impact thousands of passengers and potentially cause up to €1 billion in economic damage. read more

As the Red Sea crisis continues, global logistics heavyweight Bolloré Logistics anticipates a surge in air freight demand, akin to the pandemic-induced boom. The French firm asserts that extended ocean transit times are straining inventories, immediately impacting air freight capacities and
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Belgium: Too Good To Go trials AI inventory management read more

The agricultural sector of the Algarve could require €100 million in support if drought conditions and planned water supply cuts persist, according to José Apolinário, president of the CCDR (Regional Coordination and Development Commission). The CCDR has prepared a proposal, after consulting
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In recent years, pomegranates have become increasingly popular and widely consumed, thanks to their nutritional benefits. Virginia Cascella, export manager of PND, an Italian company specialized in the construction of fruit processing machinery, talks about the fresh-cut sector. read more

Fruit and vegetable prices in Turkey reached their highest point in 2023 due to both high inflation and the country’s struggle with high yield on citrus fruits. In MY 2023/24, citrus production in Turkey is expected to increase around 90 percent to 7 million metric tons (MMT) due to favorable
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As of January 1st, 2024, the assets and business activities of Lalesse Extrusion are integrated into Kuipers Food Processing Machinery. The goals of this integration are to present customers with a broader range of processing solutions for the snacks industry and to extend our technical expertise. read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the end of a salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes, which had affected more than 400 individuals across 44 states since November. The CDC confirmed in a post that the recalled cantaloupes were no longer on sale and had surpassed
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Growers and members of the vegetable, fruit, nut, and floral industries are encouraged to register early for Hort Connections 2024, the biggest business and networking destination for the Australian and New Zealand horticulture industry, to take advantage of special early-bird rates for a
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Almost all supermarkets and greengrocers in Europe are selling them now: pointed peppers. With their extra sweet taste, they are increasingly preferred to standard blocky peppers. In 1996, three pepper growers started experimenting with growing sweet pointed peppers. “They are a niche product
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