Konispoli tangerines are one of Albania’s emblematic fruits that appear on the international market at this time of the year. read more

The Summer Berry Company is scaling up production of its new raspberry variety, Amalia Rossa, after its successful launch last year. The Odemira-based company, which holds the exclusive rights to market the variety developed by Italian breeder Berrytech, says it plans to plant 70ha in 2024,
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South African growers are increasing plantings of nectarines on the back of rising demand and better financial returns at grower level, although the industry is still under financial pressure. read more

Interko has announced advances to its Ultimo ripening rooms that ”reconfirm their position as the world’s most energy-efficient ripening solution”, while opening up the technology to the pre-cooling market. read more

Since the coronavirus-related record growth of 5.4% in 2020, the statisticians report that real turnover fell continuously in the following three years (2021: -1.6%; 2022: -4.6%). In contrast, nominal (not price-adjusted) turnover in 2023 was 5.9% higher than in 2022.
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Members of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) have unanimously elected Gavin Scurr, managing director of Piñata Farms as AFPA chair for the 2024 term. With over 30 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, Scurr will take over the role from Montague’s Scott Montague. read more

The latest R&D breakthroughs will headline the Citrus Australia’s inaugural Australian Citrus Congress on 5-7 March 2024.  read more

This very important event, which was attended by companies associated with this entity, was also attended by representatives of SENASICA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria), as well as other organisations from the agri-food sector such as ANEBERRIES (Asociación de
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The agricultural sector in Europe and in Spain is plunged into growing frustration and unease due to the difficult conditions and suffocating bureaucracy generated by EU regulations. "Farmers are struggling in the face of a deregulated market that imports agricultural products from outside the EU.
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In this edition, UNICA is the only Spanish company nominated for the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2024. "This is the first time we have entered the 'Product' category. It is a stimulus for innovation, which is perhaps lacking in Spain", he explains.
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The range of new plant-based protein products continues to grow. The first plant-based piadina, La Supergreen, arrives in Italy. The limited edition is the result of a collaboration between the Swiss food-tech company Planted and La Piadineria, the first and largest chain
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MSC (the world's leading shipping company and winner of the Port of Valencia's northern expansion) has improved connectivity between South Africa (the main commercial competitor in the southern hemisphere of Valencian oranges) and Germany by including a direct stop in Bremerhaven in its current
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Maritime charter leaders are adjusting their services in response to Algeria's prohibition on transshipment via Moroccan ports for Algeria-bound goods. CMA-CGM has declared an immediate redirection of all cargoes intended for Oran, Mostaganem, and Ghazaouet in Algeria. These will now transit
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Rising estimates for South African table grape volumes: Sati, South African Table Grape Industry, has revised its export forecasts following a bountiful harvest in the Orange River region, one of the country's main production areas. read more

The high demand for goods following the exit from covid-19, the adjustment difficulties of global supply chains and the continuation of disparate measures across countries to combat post-financing surges, led to a sudden and sharp price spike, without
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At the event on 'Corroborating substances: potential and use of rock dust', organised yesterday by the Emilia-Romagna Region, the technical elements related to the use of these substances were discussed in depth. read more

Black Friday holiday sales spur demand at South Africa's Shoprite read more

Globally, the avocado market is valued at $18 billion, with annual production growth of 7% over the decade 2012-2022. In 2022, 8.4 million tonnes of the so-called 'green gold' will be produced, according to FAO, USDA and Rabobank figures.
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The agricultural sector in Europe and in Spain is plunged into growing frustration and unease due to the difficult conditions and suffocating bureaucracy generated by EU regulations. "Farmers are struggling in the face of a deregulated market that imports agricultural products from outside the EU.
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Authorities in the UK have successfully dismantled a drug smuggling operation that concealed £10 million worth of cocaine within banana boxes. The illicit cargo, originating from the Dominican Republic, was intercepted in two separate shipments at Portsmouth International Port on January 20 and 26. read more