The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has told the Federal Government it opposes a new biosecurity levy on farmers, saying the proposed levy may erode farmer confidence in the entire levy system. read more

Egypt became the largest supplier of sweet potatoes to Scandinavia, one of the most premium consumer markets in the world, for the first time in history in the MY 2022/23 (July-June), according to EastFruit. Egyptian exporters were able to provide about a third of all sweet potato imports to
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According to the dean of Cork University Business School, prof. Thia Hennessy, the underpricing of fruit and vegetables is a ‘vicious circle’ that fuels the food waste problem in Ireland. Common households accounted for 29% of the total food waste generated in Ireland in 2021, according to
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Traditional dark green zucchini continue to be the most popular vegetable produced and consumed in Italy. Fall is the key period for sowing in central and southern Italy, while the choice is increasingly veering towards varieties resistant to the New Delhi Virus (ToLCND), a disease spread by
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Fenway Park is of course home to the Boston Red Sox. However, the stadium envelops much more within it apart from the sports section. The roof of the stadium sports 6,000 pounds of produce through farming. The rooftop garden area has been named Fenway Farm. For its maintenance, farmers from an
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"The weather caused a considerable drop in the production of industry tomatoes in the Ravenna and Ferrara provinces, we can say of around 40% now that the campaign has ended," reports Arturo Santini, general manager at La Cesenate Conserve Alimentari. read more

The Cool Logistics Global conference has been taking place this week in Italy's bustling city of Genoa, there have been three days of sessions packed with facts, figures, predictions and knowledge about the global shipping and container industry. read more

Guatemala, exporter of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, has been experiencing logistical delays due to the political unrest in the country. read more

Last summer, people feared a return 'to the old ways': Dutch tomatoes in the summer, Spanish ones in the winter. Last year's unusual energy situation considerably affected lit tomato cultivation, though some growers dared leave their lights on. That will happen more often this winter despite
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The FDA says the outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to three farms in Indiana is over, but the agency has not named the farms. read more

UK farmers are planning a night of direct action against supermarkets, protesting the low prices they receive for their produce. Today, at around 7pm, farmers say they will blockade several supermarket distribution centres to demand fair pay and more support for British farming. read more

Offering all fruit and vegetable products all year round? As a full-service specialist wholesaler, Dutch company Postuma AGF provides a total assortment, but director Sjoerd Postuma always insists on reminding customers to sell with the seasons. "Offering everything year-round is pure luxury;
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On October 10, Syracuse, UT based Onions 52, Inc. announced plans to expand operations to the east coast; with a distribution and packing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio set to be fully operational beginning early 2024. With existing FOB shipping locations in Utah, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Texas,
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Ancillary services for producing and trading produce are numerous and often highly specialized. Amongst these, the recycling of collapsible plastic packaging and pallets is essential for the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

UK: Britain's Sainsbury's to recruit 22,000 workers for Christmas season read more

In the Spanish Region of Valencia, lemon growing is carried out mainly in Alicante. In 2022, the province, especially the Vega Baja, accounted for almost 99% of both the Valencian lemon production and the acreage, with the producers relying on the PGI Cítricos Valencianos as a quality seal,
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Express transport company DPD Portugal has launched a new home delivery service for fresh food and drinks across the mainland of the country. The temperature-controlled (between 0° and 4°C) DPD Fresh delivery service is designed to support both producers and distributors to market their fresh
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Piper Alderman has teamed up with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) in advising Driscoll’s Inc. on the $2.5 billion acquisition of ASX-listed Costa Group Holdings Limited by a consortium. The deal was announced on 22 September; it is set to be implemented through a court-approved scheme
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The Drought Management Commission of the Tinto, Odiel, Piedras, and Chanza Hydrographic Demarcation has just announced a cut of up to 50% of the water available for irrigation in the province, coinciding with the start of the 2023/24 berry campaign. The measure will take effect on November 15. read more

Supply and demand: a simple economic term, but one that will be central to the grape season this year. Climate impacts on global markets have been well reported on, but as it relates to grapes it is having a big impact. read more