A Colombian grower and exporter of fresh aromatic herbs to the US market, is looking to expand to Germany and the rest of Europe. Natalia Moranth, Sales Director of Green Explosion, says: “Thanks to the successful positioning of our herbs with customers, we identified opportunities to expand
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The volumes of Spanish tomatoes, which fell below average in the first months of the campaign, are gradually increasing as the production is going in full swing in Almeria and Murcia, where the planting was delayed due to fear of the possible impact of high temperatures. Higher volumes are
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Carola Trading Produce will be at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this year. The company last exhibited in 2019, though they were known as Carola Trading back then and focussed mainly on fruit and vegetables from Italy to the UK. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, since the beginning of 2024 onion prices in Poland have been on rise and were unusually high for this period of the year. Price were actually at all time record high levels for this time of the year. read more

Heavy rain and its consequences largely marked the first few months of the Belgian potato season. However, the frost after the New Year was the real blow for some of the harvest. "Though that part was significantly lower than initially feared. We can now assume that about five percent is still
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A European freight forwarder has accused the shipping lines of creating “artificial demand” by blanking sailings and talking up a looming empty box crisis. The forwarder, who wanted to remain anonymous, claimed that carriers were talking up the market prior to Chinese New Year in the hope
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A Lebanese delegation of exporters of various fresh produce products will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, in the Lebanese pavilion set up for the purpose. This is the second time the pavilion has been held in the exhibition, and it is a crucial event for defending Lebanese origin and
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The UK fruit sector is set to benefit from recent advancements at Loughborough University. The institution's School of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering is addressing issues such as labour shortages, environmental impact, and output efficiency. The experts have launched a unique navigation
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It’s been a strange start to 2024 for bananas. “Globally, at least in the Americas, there’s less supply of bananas overall,” says Andy Thomas-Stivalet of Kadivac Produce, adding that it’s a combination of a few factors. read more

JASA is set to launch the latest generation of vertical packaging machines at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Last November, the grand unveiling of NXXT took place at the company's headquarters in Alkmaar. At Fruit Logistica, JASA will be showcasing its vision for the future of the packaging industry
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Durian wine has gained attention among connoisseurs and home brewers, despite the fruit's infamous smell. While the odor of durian has been likened to rotten meat or sulfur, the fruit's transformation into wine significantly diminishes this smell. Winemakers are drawn to durian as a
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El Ciruelo closed 2023 with better production results compared to the previous year, solidifying its position as one of the largest table grape and stone fruit producers in Europe, with over 40 years of horticultural experience in the sector. read more

Eight years ago an old ski resort was converted by In2fruit to its single own grape farm: Lac du Soleil, near Piketberg, with 60 hectares of commercial blocks where harvesting started in the first week of January. read more

Due to climate effects and technological improvements, the blueberry season in Yunnan has advanced by nearly two months, with a small amount already on the market in early November. "The planting area of blueberries in Yunnan continues to expand, and the yield of some advantageous early
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The European Commission has revised the inspection levels on various imports, including a decrease in ethylene oxide checks and an increase in pesticide residue inspections. The updated legislation governs the rate of official controls and special conditions for non-animal food and feed imports
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The use of ozone as an irrigation water treatment and the resulting benefits to crops are now countless, and in the world of hydroponics, the effectiveness of the technology has been well established for years. But few are willing to bet on the results in open field applications. In particular,
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Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruit, has announced two key designations in its leadership team. Pascuala Vergara Sabaini is the new country manager for Chile. With a distinguished career in the fresh fruits industry, Vergara Sabaini brings her expertise and strategic vision to
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Today, German train drivers initiated their longest strike yet, in a labor dispute with Deutsche Bahn that is set to impact thousands of passengers and potentially cause up to €1 billion in economic damage. read more

As the Red Sea crisis continues, global logistics heavyweight Bolloré Logistics anticipates a surge in air freight demand, akin to the pandemic-induced boom. The French firm asserts that extended ocean transit times are straining inventories, immediately impacting air freight capacities and
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