Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (Plaquemines Port) proudly announces the execution of a letter of intent with APM Terminals to build a state-of-the-art container terminal on the West Bank of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. read more

While studying Commercial Economics at the Hogeschool van Rotterdam, many of Ron Dekker's classmates had part-time jobs at the Barendrecht Trading Center. The fresh produce sector piqued his interest, and he eventually found work in his hometown of Alblasserdam. He has now been a Skillpack
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Kings River Packing, an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s Kings River, is the first citrus company to do traceability according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law. Citrus fruits were excluded from the initial Food Traceability List (FTL) and are
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Global economic growth could be significantly impacted by the sustained interruption of trade flows through the Red Sea, according to Vincent Clerc, CEO of container shipping firm Maersk.The timeline for re-establishing passage through the waterway remains uncertain, with potential repercussions
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Ukrainian farmers have sharply increased prices of high-quality apples in the currently week, EastFruit project analysts report. The range of wholesale prices for such apples went up to 14-22 UAH/kg (US $0.37-0.58/kg), depending on the quality, variety and batch size offered. Consequently, fresh
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The high prices of artichokes reported by various auctions in the Spanish province of Alicante reveal that the available supply remains limited at the moment. "Due to the persistent heat and lack of rainfall, the harvest has been significantly delayed, which is why the little that is available
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In the latest campaign, Peruvian pomegranate exports dropped from 49,023 tons to 42,378 tons; a reduction of approximately 14%. "This is due to various factors, such as the lower international prices, the lack of new markets, the increase in labor costs, and climate change. And what is foreseen
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A new industry report commissioned by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) reveals that the escalating production costs over the past two years are jeopardising the growth of East Anglia's fruit and vegetable sector. The report, prepared by Promar International, indicates that horticultural
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Anecoop has expressed its concern about the viability of the orange campaign in East Asia due to the increase in the transit times of ships that opt for the Cape of Good Hope route to avoid the situation in the Red Sea. read more

As blueberry supplies continue to increase in North America right now to meet strong demand, what’s evident is that the industry continues evolving to meet consumer expectations. Those expectations include that the berry be supplied year-round. “As the category grows, tapping into new eating
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In Murang’a County, Kenya, the Saba Saba Agribusiness cooperative society is witnessing the realization of a two-decade long aspiration - a banana factory. With a Sh.24 million investment, the factory, set to be fully functional next year, is expected to rewrite the region's agricultural story. read more

In an exciting achievement, the Waikiki melon has received the Flavor of the Year 2024 award in Portugal. This recognition is given by an objective panel of consumers and endorsed by an external specialized laboratory. They have said to be exceptionally satisfied with the Waikiki and have put it
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At the start of a new year, it is quite common to look back at what has happened in the last 12 months before looking forward at what might still be to come. Sometimes the longer you look back, the clearer the future can seem. What is for sure though is one thing, if we thought 2023 was a
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The eagerly awaited arrival of new season British Pink Lady® is set to hit the supermarkets early January 2024. Known for being the first to blossom and the last to be hand-picked, Pink Lady apples have been thriving in changing UK climate conditions, with their biggest ever harvest due this
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Food tech startup Ovavo, based in New Zealand, is innovating with a freeze-dried avocado powder. Using vacuum technology and sub-zero temperatures, the company dehydrates avocado flesh into a concentrated powder. The process transforms ice crystals in the frozen avocado into vapor, which is then
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The ICAR-CISH in Lucknow has developed technology to extend the shelf life of mangoes, facilitating the export of 100 MT of the fruit from Uttar Pradesh to Europe and Russia. However, this news has caused discontent among mango farmers in U.P.'s Malihabad belt, who were not consulted during the
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DP World has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth INR 250 billion (approx. US$3 billion) with the Government of Gujarat, covering the development of new ports, terminals, and economic zones, strengthening its commitment to supporting trade in a growing Indian state. read more

According to Fruit and Vegetable Facts, German fruit and vegetable imports, which had a marked decrease in 2022, experienced a slight additional reduction in 2023. In the last three years, exports have fallen from 9.2 million tons in 2021 to 8.5 million tons in 2022 and to an estimated 8.3
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French antitrust clears Intermarché's purchase of Casino stores with conditions read more

South African avocados are celebrating their second win: the country has gained market access for its avocados to Japan. read more