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Port International strengthens its collaboration with Agrícola Valenciana to promote citrus fruits
2024-02-27 00:00
Port International, active in the fruit and vegetable sector with a long-standing commitment to strong partnerships with growers and service providers, is pleased to introduce Agricola Valenciana in Spain as its exclusive partner. Since 1978, Agricola Valenciana has been a leading supplier of
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Towards a return of interest in strawberries from Moroccan growers?
2024-02-27 00:00
The first cycle of the Moroccan strawberry season ended on a high note, giving way to the second cycle where a significant proportion of production is destined for freezing. This is what Zouhir Daissoria, Moroccan grower and exporter based in Larache, reports.
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US watermelon supply could remain low through May
2024-02-27 00:00
Watermelon supplies are tighter than normal for this time of year. "There has been very limited availability for the past few weeks, and it is likely to remain that way for at least a couple more weeks, maybe longer," says Michael Martori of Stella Farms.
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Vine moths, the solution from sexual confusion
2024-02-27 00:00
Vine moths represent historical enemies for wine growers, who have always had to deal with dangerous and difficult-to-control adversaries. These are Lepidoptera that in the larval stage develop on inflorescences and berries, causing losses
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US-based GXO eyes potential acquisition of Wincanton in the UK
2024-02-27 00:00
In a recent development within the logistics sector, GXO, a US-based logistics company, has expressed interest in acquiring Wincanton, a key player in the UK logistics market. This move comes amidst Wincanton's ongoing acquisition discussions with CEVA Logistics of France, potentially unsettling
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Hospital apologises for a tasteless meal served without vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A British hospital has apologised after being criticised for serving a 'disgusting', beige-coloured, vegetable-free meal to a patient, sparking outrage from many Britons who called it 'a real disgrace'. Lara, the patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the
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Dutch mushroom company to build new order-picking warehouse
2024-02-27 00:00
The Dutch mushroom grower Mitrofresh, after reaching the point of finalisation of their two growing facilities in Kosovo, will renew their order-picking location in Maasdijk (NL). "This development marks an important milestone in our growth and success," said the company in a statement.
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"Growers in the U.S. often have their own B2C brands, something that isn’t very common in Europe yet"
2024-02-27 00:00
These days, the role of a breeder is not just to produce seeds. Bayer Crop Science is no exception, of course. At this year's Fruit Logistica, we spoke with Andrew Burchett, Global Strategic Accounts Lead, and Nico van Vliet, Global Value Chain Development Lead, about this.
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"Air freight is misunderstood"
2024-02-27 00:00
"A local hero" is how Robert Verbaenen of Deny Cargo describes the Flemish logistics service provider. This family business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, takes pride in its small-scale, familial approach, with which it recently distinguished itself in the perishables sector. "We
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"First commercial citrus planting in Egypt after a trial period in our experimental fields".
2024-02-27 00:00
With strategically located buying offices in South Africa, Peru, Chile and Egypt and a sales office in China, the Dutch Jaguar the fresh company serves customers on five continents. "This strategy is paying off. In recent years, we have invested in
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Morocco's export successes in the fruit and vegetable sector are no secret to industry experts. However, it is interesting to look at which markets are showing the most impressive dynamics in order to understand where the greatest new opportunities arise.
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The cultivation of small fruits involves many details that have a significant impact on the overall production, as Jasen Zhang of Naltsen, an expert in the use of support tape in strawberry cultivation, points out.
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"Our own productions are close to the customers, which lowers the carbon footprint"
2024-02-27 00:00
Growing sugar snaps in Europe could eliminate the need to have to fly these vegetables in from far away destinations. However, there's some challenges associated with cultivating sugar snaps on European soil, says Frederik Pahus Bruun, PR manager for Danish/Portuguese sugar snap grower and
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Uzbekistan rakes in profits from walnut exports in January 2024
2024-02-27 00:00
According to the latest data from the Statistical Agency, Uzbekistan made significant strides in its walnut exports in January 2024. The country exported 439 tons of walnuts, amounting to a revenue of $1.2 million.
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"Meeting the expectations of industry professionals and consumers".
2024-02-27 00:00
medFEL returns on 24 and 25 April 2024 at the Parc des Expositions in Perpignan, France. For this edition, 250 exhibitors are expected, an increase of 23% compared to last year, and 5,000 visitors, in 6 exhibition sectors, with 15 conferences and round tables and, of course, the
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Greece appeals to Russia to lift fruit embargo
2024-02-27 00:00
The Greek government has urged Russia to lift the embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions. The Deputy Minister of Agricultural Development, Panayotis Sgouridis, raised the issue during a
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"In the future we will expand our ready-to-eat assortment".
2024-02-27 00:00
"We want to continue to invest in our Ready-to-Eat Favor brand so that we can continue to grow," says Menno van Utrecht of Dutch FruitPro. "Our team makes sure that avocados are available all year round. This allows us to ripen new supplies every
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Agroindustrias Casablanca, part of the La Calera group, has spent about a decade replanting more than 1,200 hectares of mandarins. This ambitious project sought to adjust sowing densities to allow for full mechanisation of agricultural work, with the aim of
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Chilean exporter delights China with Sugar Plums
2024-02-27 00:00
After a busy cherry season, Olivar Export, a Chilean export company, is excited to ship its Sugar Plums to China. Matias Fernandez, sales director of Olivar Export, expresses satisfaction, noting: 'Although the enthusiasm of the market
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Greenhouse farmers unite and set floor prices for new products
2024-02-27 00:00
A large group of farmers from the areas of Berat and Fier have recently united to obtain floor prices in negotiations with collectors and exporters. The agricultural season has begun to yield the first greenhouse crops and cucumbers are now being harvested, but the prices for the growers reached
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