Last week, the prices for cucumbers and loose tomatoes continued to drop. However, the average price of tomatoes on the vine showed a slight rebound, according to figures from the VBT. read more

Filling punnets automatically without ruining fruits is not easy, but it is possible thanks to Zetapack's new machine CD 90, which will be presented at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

sennder, a digital freight forwarder in Europe, has released its second European Road Freight 2023 Year in Review, a market report focusing on the key industry-shaping trends of 2023, based on proprietary data from its network of approximately 40,000 trucks. The report provides analysis of the
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The latest round of challenges, caused by various factors for the shipping industry, comes just as the world started to recover from the post-pandemic high prices and delays. While some shipping rates have started to double again with major cost increases are inevitable, sailings are now taking
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BerryWorld celebrates its 30th anniversary with an ever-improving varietal portfolio, with four new berry varieties being introduced. read more

In 2023, MSC recorded a 23.59% share of Ecuador's banana box shipments, surpassing its closest competitor, Maersk, which recorded a 23.16% share. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc. today reported its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. read more

UK: Morrisons shoppers to join management meetings as chain seeks revival read more

Protesting French farmers arrived at Rungis on Thursday. Fifteen tractors were counted at the gates of the MIN market, while blockades continue throughout the country. read more

The New Zealand avocado industry is exploring ways to enhance fruit quality and crop resilience amidst fierce international competition after a challenging year for exporters. The sector is also emphasizing its sustainability efforts to global markets. read more

Soilless cultivation helps prevent all those soil-borne pathogens that can affect yields. That is why Vincenzo Di Natale, administrator of Poggio del Cardo - a company with a long-standing tradition in growing tomatoes -together with his father Silvio, opted to have crops that combine the
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Growers are facing very uncertain times as the climate is changing and weather patterns become harder to predict while at the same time production costs are increasing. This is when digital agronomy solutions become almost a necessity rather than a luxury. read more

Another cold snap is boosting sales and consumption as demand remains strong. The availability of pre-pack quality is tightening and there appears to be plenty of enquiries about remaining stock. The viability of any crop which was unharvested is now in doubt after the latest cold snap. This
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Over the week, the Primorsky Krai in Russia received 6,000 tons of fresh vegetables and fruits from various countries, as reported by the press service of the Rosselkhoznadzor. read more

The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) has called on national and European authorities to urgently establish a secure corridor to ensure the transit of perishable Spanish products through France. "We have already had several consecutive days of blockades, riots and protests by French agricultural
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DHL Global Forwarding recently inaugurated its new warehouse and headquarters at Schiphol. Many customers and associates attended the grand opening. "Many of our clients had already visited, and most of those who didn't attend had signed up for a private tour," begins Ivo Koopmans, DHL Global
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Australian scientists will be collaborating with their global counterparts to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers. read more

"Prices are generally good," Pieter Declercq, organic product manager at the Belgian cooperative REO Veiling said of organic winter vegetables in mid-January. He notes that the frost and the harvest uncertainty it brings for the winter crops still in the field is causing some nervousness in the
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The UK government has announced that checks on fruit and vegetables coming in from the European Union will not commence until the end of October at the earliest. This decision provides temporary respite for the food industry, which has been concerned about potential post-Brexit port delays. The
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The previous Pacific Northwest cherry season was perceived as excellent in terms of quality, but one cherry grower labeled it as one of the most exasperating seasons. The reason? The superior produce was left unsold due to excessively high prices in California. read more