After a somewhat complicated national campaign due to the difficulties that have arisen, such as the price war, the rise in costs and the drop in demand, the Alicante-based company ends its 2023 national grape season with an exceptional Christmas campaign, increasing the number of grapes harvested.
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French maritime transport company CMA CGM has once again suspended the use of the Red Sea as a transit route for its vessels, according to a source. This decision was made in response to the ongoing threats posed by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels, known as the Huthi rebels, who have been targeting
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After a solid start, things became a bit more challenging for the Turkish apple season, Kubra Guven, marketing manager of Turkish fresh produce exporter Ana Fruit says: “This apple season has started with fast movements, but later things had to slow down a bit due to the Red Sea issues on the
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Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the leading line in ocean freight capacity, has declared the commencement of a new direct export cargo service from South Africa's Port of Ngqura near Gqberha (Port Elizabeth) to Northern Europe. This service from the deep-water port is set to provide
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This year, FAM Stumabo will unveil the Yuran Capcitec™, their latest high-capacity belt cutter designed for precision dicing and strip-cutting of diverse peppers and leafy vegetables. read more

A spirit of focused industry reigns at Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP), the organisation set up in the turbulent wake of AHDB Horticulture’s closure.  read more

US Agtech startup ProducePay today announced US$38 million in Series D financing. The company said it would use the funding to accelerate its global expansion to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, and advance the development of its best-in-class technology and services. read more

One of the many things I have learned in my two decades covering the fresh produce business is that people in the fruit trade know how to plan ahead. read more

The El Niño weather phenomenon has made life difficult for those in Europe working with products from Latin America such as mangoes. read more

In addition, as always, a wide range of machines for processing potatoes, carrots, onions, lettuce and peppers will be on display at the stand, according to the company. read more

In an industry-first, berry growers across Australia have joined forces to encourage shoppers to put more berries in their baskets.  read more

ProducePay has raised $38 million in Series D financing. The round was led by Syngenta Group Ventures, the venture capital arm of Syngenta Group, an agricultural technology company that delivers science-driven innovations to help farmers worldwide ensure food security and address climate change.
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Following the introduction of its Basstion Fruit brand, named after the similarly-named Polish family business, Basstion Fruit Sp Z. o o. is taking on its next challenge. read more

Recently, the customs agency Partida Logistics, based in the Spanish municipality of Algeciras, has opened a branch in Almeria to be able to work closer to its clients in that very important horticultural area, as well as in the Region of Murcia. read more

"Make the difference. Stop #foodwaste" is the title of the 11th National Food Waste Prevention Day scheduled for today, 5 February, looking ahead to the ever more imminent goal of the Sustainability Goals set by the UN 2030 Agenda. It will be
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Reyes Gutiérrez begins his first harvest of the 500 hectares on his precious estates in Portugal and Cádiz. Like all first harvests, it will not be a large volume, but it will be what was expected. It will be in 2026 when they will be at full capacity to supply the whole of Europe with local fruit, fruit from the surrounding area, fruit
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Russian food safety regulator Rosselkhoznadzor has announced a partial ban on banana imports from Ecuador, the globe's top banana exporter. The ban, effective from February 5, was instated after the discovery of a harmful pest, the polyphagous humpback fly (Megaselia scalaris Loew), in shipments
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In recent years, the global environmental and energy crisis, climate change, water risks and the need to reduce CO2 emissions have led companies, including those in the fruit and vegetable sector, to rethink the concept of sustainability, which has become a priority not only for countries, but
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A large supermarket chain in Belgium, Colruyt, has been impacted by farmers who are blocking the supermarket’s distribution centres. Although not confirmed, supermarket chain Lidl may also be impacted. The blockades have led to disruptions in the supply chain. read more

Internal orchard damage is a major issue for the entire supply chain of the apple industry. read more