With Asia’s market demand for high-quality fresh produce continuing to grow, experts in fresh food production and distribution across Australia are refining their approach to supply chain management in anticipation of increased trade volumes, according to a media release from the International
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The term digitisation is now commonly used in the horticultural sector, but there is often the impression that companies are not taking full advantage of the opportunities that come with it. While, on the one hand, considerable progress has been made with Agriculture 4.0, on the other hand there is
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Its most famous award is the Supermarket of the Year, which this time went to Marks & Spencer for the transformation of its shops. Many other categories are awarded, and two of them, which deal with sustainability issues, have been awarded to initiatives
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Recycling spent batteries using citrus waste is the mission of AraBat, an innovative Italian start-up founded in Foggia and promoted by a group of young Apulian people who care about ethics and sustainability. As reported by the magazine vita.it, AraBat aims to reuse
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Star products such as Chencho and Pancho cucumbers and Sidi peppers have consolidated their positions in the market. The Obelix tomato has demonstrated its adaptability in multiple regions. New releases such as Martinez and Españolo cucumbers have found acceptance in Almería. Gaudi, a red
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Fresh produce from some of Australia’s best-known brands has powered Escavox towards successfully completing the Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 and surpassing the company’s fundraising goal. read more

The future of farming could involve robots– as farmers seek to address labor shortages and increase crop yields. read more

Claudia Soler, Executive Director of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (Asoex), predicts that the new season will see a 20% increase in the export of refrigerated cargo containing Chilean cherries. This projection is dependent on a variety of factors, including climatic and logistical
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Spanish customs officials and National Police have confiscated the country’s biggest cocaine haul to date: 9.5 tons hidden in a banana freight container originating from Ecuador. The drugs were found on Wednesday in the southwestern port of Algeciras in a refrigerated container among a cargo
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Afghanistan successfully exported 2,000 cartons of fresh grapes to Russia through the Haritan port. This marks the first time that such an export has taken place, as reported by the Chamber of Commerce of the northern Balkh province. read more

Peru’s blueberry exports to China during the ongoing campaign have fallen significantly compared to the same period last year, informs Fructidor. read more

In order to respond to the extraordinary demand for food products that will take place during these few days, the more than 300 FMCG logistics platforms of the companies of ASEDAS, the Spanish Association of Distributors, Self-Service Stores and Supermarkets, will be
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Brand, sustainability and an increase in the importance of organic products represent the strategic triad on which the Coop Sole di Parete(Caserta) company has based its entire production and sales policy over the last five years. If these growth factors have already been rewarding
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Companies participating in Fruit Attraction 2023 interested in participating may do so until 4 September, as long as they are products, technological solutions or services for the fruit and vegetable industry whose commercialisation will begin after 1 September.
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The establishment of a National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC) at The James Hutton Institute in Scotland was announced earlier this year. The NPIC will involve the whole industry working together to deliver new improvements to potato production. read more

Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Blueberries have replaced asparagus as the supplies from the various growing areas shipping blueberries peak, while supplies of asparagus are traditionally light in late summer. This list will be revisited
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For almost a decade Budou Farms have been growing grapes and practicing regenerative agriculture. The company has also developed minimalist packaging, to be practical and Eco friendly, but at the same time cost effective, while also improving the protection of fruit during shipping with sturdy
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In keeping with the four-yearly tradition, one of the potato sector's most important trade fairs will soon again be held in Kain (Doornik municipality), Belgium. Dewulf has announced it will be attending the 2023 edition of Potato Europe, where it will be presenting two major innovations to the
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While Haifa-headquartered ZIM has announced a "restructuring of its Oceania-Asia service network", the Israeli ocean carrier seems to withdraw from the specific trade lane. read more

In order to continue strengthening the traceability of citrus that can host fruit flies, the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) established that the Quarantine Treatment Centers (CTC) must label the containers that contain fresh citrus fruit that has been subjected to a
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