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Remie Dewitte, Commercial Director of the Belgian cooperative REO, stated that 2025 was a challenging year for winter vegetables. "Supply and demand were out of sync," he explained. Both in Belgium and across Europe, production quantities were high, but demand was low. A mild autumn led to decreased consumption, resulting in a challenging situation. read more

If there is one key takeaway from Fruit Logistica Berlin, it is that mono-material packaging is becoming an increasingly important requirement. Retail chains from Northern Europe to Australia now require packaging made of one material to help consumers easily identify it. read more

The Institute of Flowers in Ireland has announced a new multi-year educational partnership with floral designer Joseph Massie, marking a significant advancement for professional floristry in Ireland. This collaboration aims to offer sustained support, top-tier training, and creative motivation to aspiring florists. read more

The Port of Alicante has launched a scheduled shipping service to the Port of Dakar. This new route creates a dependable logistics link between West Africa and the province of Alicante, with the goal of enhancing competitiveness and aiding the local fruit and vegetable sector. The commencement of this route... read more

Akorn Technology, an innovator in all-natural coatings and postharvest treatments for fresh fruits and vegetables, is expanding its presence in the Global South with the launch of a new venture in the UAE. This move comes after the company's recent victory in the UAE FoodTech Challenge, where it was selected from an initial pool of 1,215 participants. read more

The strajk w Zim Integrated Shipping Services zakończył się po osiągnięciu porozumienia w zasadzie między związkiem zawodowym pracowników, zarządem Zim i nabywającym przewoźnikiem Hapag-Lloyd. Ten rozwój usuwa przeszkodę dla planowanego przejęcia. Pracownicy wrócili do pracy po negocjacjach, które doprowadziły do...

The strike at Zim Integrated Shipping Services has ended following an agreement in principle between the workers' union, Zim management, and acquiring carrier Hapag-Lloyd. The development removes an obstacle to the planned takeover. Employees returned to work after negotiations led to... read more

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Las exportaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas disminuyeron un 4 por ciento en volumen en comparación con el año anterior, totalizando 12 millones de toneladas.

Spanish exports of fresh fruit and vegetables decreased by 4 per cent in volume compared to the previous year, totalling 12 million tonnes. read more

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The South African blueberry season has seen significant growth in terms of production. Over the years, there has been an increase in the cultivation of blueberries in the country, leading to a rise in production volumes. This growth has been driven by factors such as increasing demand for blueberries both locally and internationally, favorable climate conditions in certain regions of South Africa for blueberry cultivation, and advancements in farming techniques. As a result, South Africa has become a key player in the global blueberry market, exporting large quantities of blueberries to various countries around the world. read more

Hattersheim, Germany-based Poly-clip System presented its net-pak concept and new Somi net clipper at Fruit Logistica earlier this month. read more

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The Noriap cooperative has officially announced its commitment to the Marianne project, an initiative focused on establishing a 100% French potato supply chain in partnership with Burger King France. The goal is to connect producers, cooperatives, and fast-food chains to ensure a stable supply. read more

Pakistan's potato exports have decreased by nearly 50 percent due to the closure of the border with Afghanistan and a ban imposed by Russia, as stated by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. This matter was addressed during a meeting of the National Assembly. read more

Emisje gazów cieplarnianych (GHG) z zewnętrznego handlu produktami owocowymi i warzywnymi znacząco różnią się w zależności od rodzaju eksportowanych towarów i szczegółów ich transportu. Najwyższy ślad węglowy jest typowy dla produktów łatwo psujących się i zależnych od chłodzenia, takich jak果物や野菜の外国貿易における温室効果ガス（GHG）排出量は、輸送方法や輸送方法によって大きく異なります。最も大きな炭素フットプリントは、腐りやすい製品や冷蔵が必要な製品に特有です——例えば、 read more

Starting this month, all ornamental plants from Beekenkamp Plants will be produced in the sustainable, reusable BKX-tray. This represents a significant advancement towards enhanced sustainability and efficiency in the team's production processes. In 2019, Beekenkamp Plants introduced the BKX-tray, an environmentally friendly initiative. read more

While France was severely affected by the recent adverse weather conditions, Spain and Portugal also experienced their share of challenges. Despite the heavy rainfall that impacted citrus production, Apifood managed to safeguard what was essential – quality and resilience – by choosing to act promptly and demonstrating resilience. read more