AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announces their participation in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, September 6-8, at Hall 3, Booth 3C55. As a player in the fresh produce post-harvest segment, AgroFresh will showcase a full range of freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality
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In some areas of southern Estonia, recent heavy rainfall has led to waterlogged fields, which in many cases has meant potatoes have started rotting in the ground. read more

Against a slew of currencies, the dollar rose to a near six-month high on Tuesday as worries over global growth, particularly in China, caused investors to flock to the US currency. China's services activity expanded at the slowest pace in eight months in August, as weak demand continued to dog
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Asia Fruit Logistica opened its doors today to the global fresh produce industry. Asia’s show for the fresh fruit and vegetable trade takes place on 6-8 September 2023 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong together with Asiafruit Congress and Asiafruit Business Forum. read more

APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas has begun the construction of its Phase II USD140 million expansion. This project will increase the capacity of the first semi-automated facility in Latin America with an additional one million TEUs and position it as a hub for the Americas region. read more

"Never a boring moment at Aartsen. In constant motion is where we feel comfortable," begins Menno van Breemen of Aartsen. "Not because we're restless, but because we're highly ambitious. We're the same in Asia, where we've followed the same strategy as in Europe - Benelux since 2012. The Aartsen
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As the outdoor temperatures cool off this month across North America, one controlled environment agriculture (CEA) leafy greens grower anticipates some evolution of demand for its product. “Looking ahead with demand, we people get back into the rhythm of school, and then with the holidays
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Potatoes New Zealand has appointed Kate Trufitt as its new chief executive. A director of Horticulture NZ, she has held many roles in the horticulture sector. According to the Potatoes NZ website, Trufitt has a great breadth of experience from plant nursery, growing, postharvest and processing
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Good volumes and excellent export prices characterise this year's Spanish peach campaign (peaches, nectarines, flat peaches and peaches, ed.). read more

“As we enter the month of September, just after the long weekend, almost 60% of citrus from South Africa has arrived in the US,” says Suhanra Conradie with Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA). The organization prides itself on weekly arrivals of fresh, sweet, and delicious citrus into the
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During the beginning of autumn, the supply of greenhouse and ground tomatoes and cucumbers significantly decreased, which led to a sudden price increase. The “APK-Inform: Vegetables and Fruits” project reports this information. read more

Egyptian blueberry growers are cautiously increasing their acreage while keeping an eye on the situation in Morocco. If the industry hardships on the Moroccan side persist, as was the case last year, it will be a great opportunity for Egypt. read more

Analysts at EastFruit have recently summarised the 2023 season of Georgian blueberries. Usually, the season lasts only two months, June and July. However, the official trade data reveals that for the first time ever Georgia has exported blueberries in August. read more

It's a roller-coaster ride for Egyptian sweet potato exporters, despite the season being in its early stage. Many factors come into play: deregulation of the season start, smaller sizes, and fluctuating prices... Zayed Lahseen, CEO of AfriGoodGrow, gives an overview of the situation. read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk strengthens its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean with the inauguration of a 14,000 sqm fulfillment center in Colombia and a 3,500 sqm fulfillment center in Panama, offering greater connectivity to customers and simplifying their supply chains. read more

In the summer, local European production usually slows the import of delicate vegetables like snow peas, sugar snaps, haricots verts, peas, and dwarf and French beans. "Sales are picking up now that the vacations are over again," says Pepijn de Koning of FV Seleqt. read more

The local apple production in India will see a significant decrease this season. Mudasir Tak, founder of Pinevalley Agrifarms, states that heavy rains have complicated the apple season in multiple ways: “Apple cultivation is mostly prevalent in the Kashmir Valley and Himachal Pradesh, with
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According to deputy director Ngo Xuan Nam, the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (Vietnam SPS Office) has not yet received a food safety regulation warning from the UK about Vietnamese dragon fruit exports. read more

Supply of pineapples continues to be on the shorter side. “The industry in Costa Rica is currently looking at lower yields,” says Sofia Acon of Kapi Kapi Growers. “This is due to multiple factors including adverse weather conditions and higher costs of supplies, which caused a drop in
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The global hazelnut market is acting cautiously once again. Production in the biggest producer Turkey is reported to be lower than expected. The whole market is waiting for the leading company Ferrero to announce its own purchase bid. EastFruit provides an article by Commodity Information
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