South Africa: Checkers aeroplane debuts ahead of festive season

In a first for South African grocery retail, Checkers has introduced a specially branded aeroplane. The plane, adorned with "Sixty60" on its sides and "Checkers" on its belly, was first seen at the OR Tambo International Airport. read more

Poland is one of the leaders in the production of berry fruits in Europe. In order for plantation owners not to be dependent on low prices or a lack of workforce, it is increasingly necessary to introduce innovative solutions that support the efficiency of cultivation. One of. read more

Commercial greenhouse developer Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects and seed breeder Rijk Zwaan are collaborating on the construction of a new seed production facility in Australia. read more

The Dutch company Royal Vezet, a leading supplier of fresh convenience vegetables, fruits, and salads, has collaborated with packaging specialist Avantium to create new packaging for produce for Albert Heijn, the largest retailer in the Netherlands. read more

According to new research shared by the Dutch industry organization GroentenFruit Huis, consumers in the Netherlands eat more pears per capita than those in Germany, France, Italy, or the UK. read more

Interfel, the association for fresh fruit and vegetables from France, has been actively promoting French apples in Thailand over the past year through various promotional activities including a press event, in-store samplings, and roadshows. read more

The project aims to develop innovative solutions for climate-friendly agriculture. At the center are dialogues and knowledge transfer between politics, science, and practice, as well as networking with countries in the Global South and the Pacific. The Federal Minister is involved in this effort. read more

In doing so, they were able to identify risk areas where groundwater-based water supply could become critical or could be in the future during dry periods, requiring adaptation measures. The results provide a basis for policymakers and. read more

The data published during the round table of the nut and almond sector in calendar week 43/2024, chaired by the Director-General for Agricultural Production and Markets, Elena Busutil, confirm the good recovery of this crop in the last two years. read more

This is particularly evident in the integration of Artificial Intelligence in SCO cash registers, for example for age verification or personalized discounts, as shown in the current Consumer Barometer by KPMG in Germany "Technologies in Retail: the autonomous checkout process". read more

The managing director of Scales Corp, New Zealand's largest apple exporter, stated that a "change in strategic direction" led its biggest shareholder, China Resources Enterprise (CRE), to sell its 15 percent stake and leave the company. read more

Black salsify is a niche vegetable in Switzerland. In 2023, it was cultivated on around 11 hectares, with over half of that in organic farming. In Switzerland, black salsify is also known as winter asparagus, as the fibrous, white interior strongly resembles that of the noble asparagus. read more

In recent years, Aldi Nord in Germany has reportedly made massive investments in modernizing its stores and logistics. In 2023 alone, nearly 150 stores were renovated or newly built. These investments not only enhance the shopping experience for the read more

Small amounts of goods are abundant, on the other hand. In addition, there is a wide variety of qualities available this year. Domestic demand is seasonally quiet but steady. There are reports of increasing interest from Southeastern Europe in exports. The price level of the previous week has been maintained on a large scale. read more

The donation of 70,000 US dollars from the multinational company Fyffes enabled the renovation and expansion of the previously unused health center, which now includes two medical examination rooms, a medication dispensary, a separate medical waste disposal area, toilets, and. read more

South Africa's cherry export industry is relatively young, but recent developments are expected to drive a significant increase in exports in the future. read more

"This 'milestone' represents a significant success for the export efforts of the company and the South African avocado industry as a whole, according to Westfalia Fruit. This step follows the conclusion of a long-awaited phytosanitary agreement between South Africa." read more

This year's edition of the trade fair in Madrid was rated positively by the exhibitors. Discussions revolved around the need for branding and sustainability, as well as the availability of certain categories, such as persimmons. Read more about it in. read more

Indiann agritech platform, AgroStar, has announced a strategic partnership with Biorizon Biotech, a biotechnology company headquartered in Almeria, Spain. read more

"Last month, as Amrik Singh Basra finished harvesting almonds in Madera County, California, he received a challenging ultimatum from his bank: either pay off the remaining debts or risk losing his farm. Basra, who immigrated from India in 1980 and shifted from trucking to farming, has been growing almonds on his land." read more