Between September 15 and September 30, 2024, there was a significant increase in the cold storage inventory of the Autumn King grape variety in the United States, rising from 316,428 packages to 1,386,293 packages, compared to 839,691 packages one year ago. read more

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority is currently in talks with Norfolk Southern Corp. about acquiring 150 acres at the former Philadelphia Navy Base. This initiative is seen by the agency as a chance to potentially double the port's job support capacity, bringing in read more

Chiquita, the leading produce company, is excited to expand its presence at this year's Madrid Fruit Attraction, a prestigious trade show and a key event for the global produce industry. In its much larger booth space, Chiquita will highlight its leadership position in the banana market. read more

La Linea Verde continues to invest in the fresh risotto segment. The latest innovation is the DimmidiSì Pumpkin Risotto, made with 100% Italian rice from Riso Scotti. The fresh risotto segment is worth 22 million euros. DimmidiSi, Milanese Risotto. read more

"In the previous season, Spain faced challenges with its domestic garlic production, prompting the country to explore importing from other nations like Argentina and Chile to meet its local demand. This situation proved advantageous for Argentinian exporters, who were able to sell their products in the Spanish market." read more

In the vegetable sector, prices tend to remain high, although in recent days there has been a stabilization of values. This is the picture that emerges from the visit to the Parma Agricultural Food and Logistics Consortium Center (CAL), where several operators provided us with this information. read more

From October 8th to 10th in Madrid, SanLucar will once again be one of the main exhibitors at the Fruit Attraction 2024 fair. And it will do so with many innovations to discover. Among them, how the company has read more

Following the acquisition of BIO ON's assets by the Maip Group in June of last year, Zeropack is making its comeback to the market with a strengthened strategy focused on innovation and sustainability. At the Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid (8C19), the company is presenting their. read more

On Wednesday, the 9th, the scheduled massive event where a repeat attendance of between 300 and 400 entrepreneurs and researchers is expected has reached the status of a congress and its competition. read more

In a recent development, dockworkers in the United States, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), concluded their strike along the East and Gulf Coasts after reaching a "tentative agreement" with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The work stoppage, which had led to disruptions in port operations, has now ended. read more

The online course 'Foundation in Sustainable Floristry' is designed to provide florists with the necessary tools to integrate sustainability into their design and business practices. The Sustainable Floristry Network (SFN) created this course as part of its mission to revolutionize the floristry industry through education. read more

With our recent integration into the Orisha business group, we reinforce our commitment to remain at the forefront of the Smart Agro sector, providing advanced technological solutions for the agro-industry. read more

Russian Railways (RZD) has announced the extension of a 50% discount on the transportation of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for the year 2025. This initiative aims to support the export of fruits and vegetables to Russia, which remains the primary market for Uzbekistan. read more

Fruit Attraction, organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, celebrates a new edition from October 8th to 10th, an international event now in its 16th year under the motto "Discover the essence of the sector." The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia

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In a recent development, dockworkers in the United States, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), concluded their strike along the East and Gulf Coasts after reaching a "tentative agreement" with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The work stoppage, which had led to disruptions in port operations, has now come to an end. read more

In Australia, bananas are a staple in over 90% of households, with Premier Fresh Australia annually supplying ALDI with 8.5 million kilograms of Cavendish bananas. Premier Fresh Australia, located in Tropical Far North Queensland, owns 517 acres of banana farming land in the Innisfail area. read more

Sakata America Holding Company, a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation, is pleased to announce the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This facility, situated on 219 acres of agricultural land in Yolo County, California, represents a major milestone in our dedication to. read more

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is considering the idea of introducing a dedicated Shinkansen car for freight transportation, which would be a departure from the current practice of mixing passenger and freight services. The new car would not have seats in order to optimize cargo capacity. read more

Rescina Service, a company from Apulia that designs and assembles weighers, is preparing to introduce a tabletop version of the Karmen model. "In the last three years, we have sold hundreds of this model, which is utilized for packaging directly at the harvest, particularly in vineyards. This weighing solution is..." read more

Marketing of fresh Egyptian-origin Barhi dates has been in full swing for the past two weeks. "The season started a bit earlier than usual this year, and we have already completed several air freight shipments. Air freight costs two euros more per package than sea freight. However, with a focus on quality and freshness, customers are willing to pay the premium." read more