In a recent development, dockworkers in the United States, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), concluded their strike along the East and Gulf Coasts after reaching a "tentative agreement" with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The work stoppage, which had led to disruptions in port operations, has now come to an end. read more

In Australia, bananas are a staple in over 90% of households, with Premier Fresh Australia annually supplying ALDI with 8.5 million kilograms of Cavendish bananas. Premier Fresh Australia, located in Tropical Far North Queensland, owns 517 acres of banana farming land in the Innisfail area. read more

Convenience and locality are two trends that have been shaping the fresh produce market for several years. De Terp Squash Only, the largest organic pumpkin grower in the Netherlands, has been tapping into these trends by offering Dutch-grown produce throughout the fall season and by recently opening a processing kitchen. This demonstrates their understanding of the market and their commitment to providing quality products. read more

AIPH has announced its official approval of the 17th International Flora Expo 2024. Scheduled to take place this month in India from 25 to 27 October 2024 at the NESCO Exhibition Center in Mumbai, this Expo is an International Horticultural Trade Exhibition that shines a spotlight on. read more

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is considering the idea of introducing a dedicated Shinkansen car for freight transportation, which would be a departure from the current practice of mixing passenger and freight services. The new car would not have seats in order to optimize cargo capacity. read more

Zespri has started a pre-commercial trial of red kiwifruit in a few selected stores in Belgium. The newest kiwifruit variety from Zespri, RubyRed, is now in its third year of commercial production. The fruit, grown in New Zealand, is generating a lot of excitement in the market among consumers. read more

Turkish pears of the Santa Maria variety were the most dominant. Italian Santa Maria and Abate Fetel followed in terms of importance, as well as the domestic Conference variety. From Germany, Alexander Lukas, Williams Christ, and Xenia pears also arrived. Italy completed the selection with Williams Christ and Carmen. read more

The Alegra Group's persimmon campaign is about to commence. Enrico Bucchi, General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco and Sales Manager for Italy at Alegra, has outlined the potential scenarios. Enrico Bucchi stated, "The persimmons that the Alegra Group markets are primarily cultivated in Emilia-Romagna. read more

Obecnie dostępność awokado jest ograniczona. Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc. wyjaśnia, że opady deszczu spowodowane huraganem Johnem w Meksyku opóźniły i ograniczyły zbieranie przez trzy dni. Dodaje także, że w tym tygodniu w Meksyku był także jeden dzień świąteczny. "Dlatego dostępność awokado jest w pewnym stopniu ograniczona ze względu na"So the supply is somewhat limited because of read more

Marketing of fresh Egyptian-origin Barhi dates has been in full swing for the past two weeks. "The season started a bit earlier than usual this year, and we have already completed several air freight shipments. Air freight costs two euros more per package than sea freight. However, with a focus on quality and freshness, customers are willing to pay the premium." read more

Windermere Berry Farm, located in Whanganui, is preparing for its most anticipated season yet, with plans to start exporting to Vietnam. This move signals a new beginning for the farm, which has been owned by the Boswell family since 2011. The farm was originally established 73 years ago. read more

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) in Kenya has expressed worries about the increasing spread of misinformation regarding the use of pesticides in the country. According to Fredrick Muchiri, the CEO of PCPB, this misinformation has resulted in adverse effects on the country's fresh exports. read more

Dwenty years and two thousand miles. That's the distance and time it took for South Carolina peaches to make a significant entry into the Mexican import market and reach the tables of Mexican consumers. After years of challenges, overcoming obstacles, and navigating hurdles, Titan Farms, located in Ridge, finally succeeded. read more

T. Karbanovich, the deputy director of crop production in Belarus, presented data on the country's agricultural storage capacity. Belarus has specialized storage facilities that can hold over 1 million tons of produce, including potato storage for 719,700 tons and vegetable storage for 180,900 tons. read more

During a meeting with traders in Logar province, Stanikzai discussed the consequences of closing trade and transit routes to Pakistan, emphasizing the mutual reliance between the two countries. He highlighted Afghanistan's important position as a gateway for Pakistan's connections to Central Asia. Stanikzai... read more

In the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, the total gourd harvest for this year reached 19.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. This includes 14.7 thousand tonnes of watermelons. Olena Piskun, who heads the Agricultural Sector Department at the Mykolaiv Regional State. read more

Fischer Farms ogłosił mianowanie Chrisa Kirke na stanowisko dyrektora generalnego (CEO). Chris, który ma ponad 26 lat doświadczenia na rynku FMCG w USA i Wielkiej Brytanii, dołącza z firmy Moy Park, gdzie przez ponad sześć lat pełnił funkcję dyrektora generalnego. Spędził również ponad dekadę w firmie Greencore US, pełniąc funkcje dyrektora zarządzającego i dyrektora generalnego. read more

A nowa australijska marka cytrusowa odniosła sukcesywny debiut na rynkach krajowym i międzynarodowym, z planami już na rozwinięcie się w innych liniach owoców. Premier Fresh Australia wprowadziło na rynek Emu Citrus w tym sezonie, a Menadżer Sprzedaży Międzynarodowej, Trent Gall, mówi, że owoce są produkowane pod. read more

The weather once again plays a significant role in the cultivation and harvesting of sweet potatoes in various countries around the world. Dry conditions in many parts of Europe have led to a one-month delay in the start of Italy's 2024 sweet potato harvest season. It is anticipated that the harvest will only begin in the middle or even read more

Tosca, a company specialized in reusable packaging solutions, has published the 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the significant progress made during 2023. "At Tosca, sustainability is an integral part of our DNA," said CEO Eric Frank. read more