At the National Farmers' Union conference, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £220 million fund aimed at elevating agricultural productivity through advanced technology, including robots and drones for harvesting crops such as apples and asparagus. read more

The last season of the Pera de Jumilla PDO ended with 'acceptable' figures despite the heat episodes and heat burst there was shortly before the start of the harvest, which decreased production by 50% to 60%. According to the technical director of the Regulatory Council, Francisco José
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Although the cherry season is still a few months away, one exporter is already looking forward to new export opportunities in the Chinese market. Emirhan Şahinöz, head of export operations for Turkish cherry exporter Poleks, says they’ve recently invested in a new orchard to increase
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There is absolutely no domestically-grown ginger available in South Africa, but with the new season fast approaching, Sunreaped, a subtropical fruit producer in Kiepersol and southern Mozambique, is thrilled to announce that their ginger crop is flourishing. read more

Lebanese winegrowers are hoping to emerge from a difficult season last year, marked by adverse weather conditions that cost up to 40% of yields. Anna Maria El Saikali, co-owner and coordinator of El Saikali Farms, shares her insight on the Lebanese table grape industry. read more

Brazil accounts for three-quarters of global orange juice exports, therefore orange juice availability in the country remains a key price driver across global markets. read more

In a significant move towards sustainability within the fresh produce sector, Termotécnica showcased its FarmFresh packaging line at Fruit Logistica Berlin, underscoring the growing demand for post-use recycling. This initiative, part of Brazil's Pavilion, highlights Brazil's commitment to
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The supply of limes from Mexico looks to be uneven at the moment. Right now, approximately 70 percent of the limes are coming into the U.S. from Mexico. “Whether it’s weather-related or crop conditions, the supply is still pretty erratic out of Mexico,” says Alex Teague of World Groves. read more

A Nigerian father's unique Valentine's gift of vegetables to his wife, rather than traditional flowers, has captivated social media. The heartwarming moment was shared in a video where the father, upon returning home, is questioned by his daughter about his purchase. He reveals the vegetables
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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has established bilateral currency swap agreements with upwards of 40 foreign central banks or monetary authorities, a recent PBOC report unveils. Currently, 31 of these agreements are active, cumulatively amounting to approximately 4.16 trillion yuan (about
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Since 1934, the French city of Menton has celebrated the Fête du Citron, a festival dedicated to the citrus fruits that the town on the Côte d 'Azur has produced since time immemorial. From February 17 to March 3, lemon and orange will be the only protagonists of the festival, which in this
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Grape exports continue to increase. In the first three months of the 2023-2024 campaign (October-December), exports amounted to US$1.058 billion, i.e. 40% more than the US$753,689,000 achieved in the same period of the 2022-2023 campaign, according to the Peruvian Association of Exporters (ADEX). read more

The Estrella variety pumpkin, one of the latest additions to the Sakata range of Líder Villaconejos, has been awarded the Flavor of the Year 2024 award. read more

According to preliminary unaudited figures, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) recorded a drop in its Group revenue of 8.3 percent to € 1,447 million in the 2023 financial year (previous year: € 1,578 million). The Group operating result (EBIT) came to € 109 million, thus falling below
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A legal assessment published on 15 February shows that the special rules for plastic packaging and exemptions for other packaging materials discussed as part of the planned EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) are very likely not compatible with EU law. read more

In a recent operation, Bryansk customs officials in Russia intercepted over 15 tons of pears lacking proper documentation. They were transported under the guise of being 'potatoes' from Belarus to Stavropol Krai. read more

While fresh orange juice can now be pressed on-site at numerous retail markets, the pressing of apples at the point-of-sale is still in its infancy. The Düsseldorf-based company Kaffee Anders Handels Ltd aims to change this with a slow juicing process named Pomki for use in retail. The
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The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has reinstated the right to supply bananas to Russia for five Ecuadorian companies. read more

Agrovision, a producer and year-round suppliers of premium superfruits and the only large-scale berry company to claim 100% vertical integration, has signed an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee, Midu County, to introduce large-scale farming operations in the Yunnan province of
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At Anuga FoodTec, the MULTIVAC Group (Hall 8.1, Stand C10) will be exhibiting its expanded slicing range, which extends from entry-level solutions to high-output machines. With the addition of the new Professional series, the company can now also offer small and medium-sized businesses a range
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