A 20-head multihead weigher from Ishida Europe has played a key role in the automation of the packing operation for a variety of ready to cook potato products from a Slovakian producer Liptovskà Potravinàřskà. read more

Following a weekend of freezing temperatures with bouts of snow and ice, Canadian produce shippers are working hard to manage those conditions. read more

New genomic tools are fundamental to improve characterization and selection efficiency among berry germplasm by providing new modern genotyping and phenotyping tools for identifying, sharing and disseminating results on factors controlling resilience, stress tolerance, yield stability and fruit
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Manter will reveal two completely new packaging machines that are specifically designed for sustainable packaging in Berlin this year. They are also launching a collaboration with Ilapak by exhibiting the VT2000 ML. They are also introducing a series of Manter palletizers. To facilitate this
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The table gathering the European Associations of mushroom growers met in Brussels to discuss the issues that occurred over the past year. Andrea Prando (president of AIF) and Romeo Fuser (vice-president of GEPC) attended representing Italy. read more

In the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia, the Al-Baha's Thee Ain village, renowned for its stunning architecture, is now gaining recognition for its flourishing banana plantations. These plantations have grown into a significant tourist draw, bolstering local economic growth. read more

The second part of the mandarin season is already kicking off with the arrival of the Clemenvilla and the harvest of the first Tango and Nadorcott mandarins. Both in terms of production and marketing, the circumstances are very different to last year's. The demand has skyrocketed with the
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The answer is uncertain, as the forecasts include positive and negative aspects. At the beginning of January, for example, there were 20% fewer seed potatoes than at the same time last year, which has raised fears among operators and farmers that they will not be able to meet all their commitments. read more

In December 2023, Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury's led the way regarding the intake of apples from BAPL growers. Aldi bought 3,499 tons, Tesco took in 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's received 2,600 tons. read more

Australia is a crucial market for US fresh fruits because of the year-round demand for high-quality products. The US has benefitted from a well-established reputation for producing quality and safe fruits. While demand for fresh fruit was low in Australia from 2018 to 2020, the fresh fruit
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Last season’s (2023) agricultural campaign posed significant challenges for blueberry and avocado crops in northern Peru due to adverse weather conditions. As the 2024 season beckons Lizzeth Miranda, a Peruvian Agroindustrial Engineer says: “The lessons were learned last season that
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Belgian Jonagold apples continue facing a challenging situation. Prices are somewhat better than last year's disastrous season. Still, many growers, like Bert Morren, opt for other crops. "Ultimately, we see the most potential in pears. We started the transition a while ago, so have only about
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The Court of Appeal of Catania ratified the 15,000 euro fine and one year in prison sentence imposed on a tomato producer for the illegal breeding of a protected tomato variety. The conviction is based on the crime established in the second paragraph of article 517ter of the criminal code,
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“It’s a difficult time to be in the sweet potato business and farming in general, due to high input costs,” says Jacy Barnes Clapp with North Carolina-based Farm Pak. “High input costs, particularly related to labor, have resulted in a few farmers to either stop growing sweet potatoes
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Van de Velde Packaging will showcase its latest folding and solid cardboard packaging solutions at Fruit Logistica, the international trade show for the fruit and vegetable sector. Van de Velde Systems will also be present with some impressive packaging machines, the Belgian company reports. read more

EastFruit analysts draw attention to the increasing frequency of media reports about Kazakhstan’s export successes in the field of vegetables. This is somewhat surprising, because it is far from reality, and it is appropriate to say that Kazakhstan is the largest market for vegetables in
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Alterations to Australia's Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme have sparked unease amongst advocates for the Pacific Islander workforce. The changes, aimed at worker protection, could potentially evoke a dark chapter in Australia's past. read more

Thailand: 7-Eleven’s individually wrapped bananas guarantee customer satisfaction read more

La Unió Llauradora has denounced the "disastrous campaign that lemon producers in the Spanish Region of Valencia, primarily in the province of Alicante, are enduring, with extremely low prices that do not cover their costs and have already caused losses exceeding 26 million euros." read more

The conflicts in the Middle East are impacting global shipping lanes and putting renewed pressure on shipping freight rates. In Brazil, the main impact is expected to be felt from February, according to industry analysts. Market concerns that could affect the country include rising freight
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