Digitalized, user-friendly printing systems are now indispensable in many industries, including the fruit and vegetable sector. Bergheim-based company MARKING AND MORE has been active in the field of industrial product labeling for 25 years and has been operating as a licensee of the Canadian
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Preliminary data indicate that the volume of world trade in major tropical fruits in 2023 looks likely to rise to a new peak of USD 11.2 billion in constant 2014–2016 dollar terms, marking an increase of approximately 12 percent from 2022. This would constitute a strong recovery from the
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Red Sea assaults by the Houthi have not only escalated sea freight rates but are also set to cause a surge in air freight costs due to global trade disruptions. Over the past weeks, ocean freight rates have soared by up to $10,000 per 40-foot container. This increase is due to the diversion of
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Zimbabwe has put a halt on importing potatoes and related goods from South Africa, following the detection of the pepper ringspot virus in South African potato cultivars. read more

The aftermath of the energy crisis and uncertainties regarding proper energy supply have heavily impacted commercial horticulture in 2023. According to the AMI Freshness Index, the inflation rate of fresh foods in November 2023 was preliminarily stated to be 3.9 percent and has stagnated at this
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The current situation in the Red Sea and the delays caused by ships having to navigate around the Cape of Good Hope are creating numerous challenging scenarios. Joey Deen from Denimpex, who has been importing Chinese products into the Netherlands for decades, discusses the situation's impact. read more

Record cold temperatures continue in British Columbia with warnings for a sizable snowfall being issued across a large part of the province. read more

Demand for Moroccan peppers seems to be picking up after a slowdown caused by the end-of-year holiday period. Obeida Mansour, CEO of Universal Peppers, shares information on the progress of the campaign. read more

“The US is experiencing its largest apple crop ever,” says Don Roper with Honeybear Marketing. Washington, the country’s largest growing state, is seeing a production increase of nearly 40 percent, resulting in a total production volume of close to 140 million boxes. With the Midwest and
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South African avocado farmers are gearing up for their inaugural export to Japan, with the first shipment scheduled for June. However, the readiness of Durban port is a significant concern. The government has recently allocated funds to improve port functionality, but the slow turnaround time
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The 2023 South African citrus season saw its last exports in September last year and growers and exporters are already looking towards this year’s season. read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has deregistered the Avocado Association of Kenya (ASOK) over claims of misconduct and breach of membership laws. read more

The San Antonio International Terminal (STI) reached a significant milestone by transporting the largest quantity of cherry-loaded containers this season. This achievement was realized with the arrival of the “MN Cosco Brazil” ship, making its inaugural stop at the Chilean terminal and
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Egyptian exporters have begun marketing their calendars of Valencia oranges, which account for the bulk of Egyptian citrus volumes, amid geopolitical tensions and climate change troubles. For Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of Egyptian Emirati, "It's essential to stay in tune with customer concerns and
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Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced that it will file a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with regard to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. Form 12b-25 will allow the Company an automatic extension of
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Yesterday, Wim Valke (Wimke) joined the Jager Holland commercial team. "We wish Wim much success," says a team representative from this Dutch company. read more

"Catering companies are in the midst of a huge transition towards a more sustainable menu, and we're glad to be able to play a role there. Some big names in the industry are switching to a predominantly plant-based diet, and we think vertical farming can play a big role there. In the past, cost
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LATAM Cargo maintains its leadership in the transportation of Chilean cherries, closing 2023 with approximately 7,546 tons of this fruit exported from Chile, representing a 32% growth compared to the previous year. read more

Aiming to give a boost to the movement of rail-based containerised cargo, Bangladesh is set to build another inland container depot (ICD) in the Ghorashal area in Narsingdi district in central Bangladesh. read more

"Each year, more supermarkets are stocking Metis® products on their shelves, and more and more consumers associate Metis with quality and added value in plums, as well as an alternative to traditional products," state the brand's representatives. read more