YASAI and Coop have expanded their collaboration in Switzerland. From today on, YASAI is supplying its products to 390 Coop stores. "We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for our incredible team," said Mark Zahran, Founder, and CEO of YASAI. read more

The largest Portuguese association of citrus fruit operators, AlgarOrange, wants the government to lead a national debate on the strategy for dealing with the country’s water shortage, particularly acute in the Algarve. AlgarOrange unites around 40% of the region’s operators and believes
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ALDI celebrates its 1st anniversary of the new banana sustainable sourcing model read more

Egyptian growers, exporters, and authorities are actively preparing for the upcoming citrus season. The acreage under cultivation has increased considerably, according to professional sources, amid growing demand. read more

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announces their participation in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, September 6-8, at Hall 3, Booth 3C55. As a player in the fresh produce post-harvest segment, AgroFresh will showcase a full range of freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality
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In some areas of southern Estonia, recent heavy rainfall has led to waterlogged fields, which in many cases has meant potatoes have started rotting in the ground. read more

This week, the new Belgian kiwiberry season began at Coöperatie Hoogstraten. After last year's very short season, things are looking much better for the Hoogstraten kiwiberries this season. "This summer's weather was perfect for the kiwiberries. Last year, we had a harvest of about five tons;
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Against a slew of currencies, the dollar rose to a near six-month high on Tuesday as worries over global growth, particularly in China, caused investors to flock to the US currency. China's services activity expanded at the slowest pace in eight months in August, as weak demand continued to dog
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Asia Fruit Logistica opened its doors today to the global fresh produce industry. Asia’s show for the fresh fruit and vegetable trade takes place on 6-8 September 2023 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong together with Asiafruit Congress and Asiafruit Business Forum. read more

APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas has begun the construction of its Phase II USD140 million expansion. This project will increase the capacity of the first semi-automated facility in Latin America with an additional one million TEUs and position it as a hub for the Americas region. read more

"Never a boring moment at Aartsen. In constant motion is where we feel comfortable," begins Menno van Breemen of Aartsen. "Not because we're restless, but because we're highly ambitious. We're the same in Asia, where we've followed the same strategy as in Europe - Benelux since 2012. The Aartsen
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As the outdoor temperatures cool off this month across North America, one controlled environment agriculture (CEA) leafy greens grower anticipates some evolution of demand for its product. “Looking ahead with demand, we people get back into the rhythm of school, and then with the holidays
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Luribay Business Inc, the exclusive holder of the Community Plant Variety Rights for the ACS V 01 grape, also known as Blanc Seedless, which is marketed under the Sweeta® and Pristine® brands, has recently been informed that Greek producers have illegally and without authorization obtained and
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Potatoes New Zealand has appointed Kate Trufitt as its new chief executive. A director of Horticulture NZ, she has held many roles in the horticulture sector. According to the Potatoes NZ website, Trufitt has a great breadth of experience from plant nursery, growing, postharvest and processing
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The GLOBALG.A.P. integrity report for 2022 has been published and is now available online. As the first of its kind in food certification, the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program has been working to ensure consistent quality, ongoing improvement, and optimum transparency in the GLOBALG.A.P. system
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“As we enter the month of September, just after the long weekend, almost 60% of citrus from South Africa has arrived in the US,” says Suhanra Conradie with Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA). The organization prides itself on weekly arrivals of fresh, sweet, and delicious citrus into the
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In the presence of 170 operators from the sector, the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) announced its harvest forecasts and outlook for the 2023/2024 season, at the campaign launch on August 31st. After 3 years of deficit, 2023 finally marks a return to a positive dynamic, with a more
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Lipman Family Farms introduces two flavorful new tomatoes to its family of tomato varieties: the Monet Red™ and Bellavina®. Both tomatoes were recently awarded the International Taste Institute's 2023 Superior Taste Award. read more

During the beginning of autumn, the supply of greenhouse and ground tomatoes and cucumbers significantly decreased, which led to a sudden price increase. The “APK-Inform: Vegetables and Fruits” project reports this information. read more

Egyptian blueberry growers are cautiously increasing their acreage while keeping an eye on the situation in Morocco. If the industry hardships on the Moroccan side persist, as was the case last year, it will be a great opportunity for Egypt. read more