Wskaźnik kompozytowy, jak podaje konsultant ds. żeglugi Drewry Shipping Consultants, wzrósł o 16% w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, osiągając poziom 4,072 USD/feu, co oznacza wzrost o 142% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku. Wzrost popytu, w połączeniu z odwołanymi rejsami i wyzwaniami logistycznymi, w tym niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi. read more

ProPak China 2024, the trade fair in China for the processing and packaging industry, will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai (NECC) from June 19 to 21, 2024. In collaboration with FoodPack China, Hi & Fi Asia-China, HNC, and Starch Expo, the exhibition will showcase a wide range read more

A cash and carry with a large square footage and a diverse offer to cater to the horeca world. Europa Commerciale, a company operating in Calabria with stores under the Sisa (D.IT-Distribuzione Italiana) brand, is experimenting with a new wholesale commerce concept. read more

"Improving logistics is our bread and butter," says John Kowarsky, CEO of Cargolite®. Eight years ago, Cargolite introduced their packaging concept, first in Kenya, and three years later in other countries as well. In March, they presented their latest innovation, the Slimskid. With the Slimskid, read more

However, many people still remain distant from agriculture. For this reason, FNSEA invited the leading candidates of the French electoral lists this week to inform voters about the respective agricultural programs of the parties. After all, there are fewer read more

Two months after their last appeal, the Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, together with unions from Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Peru, released a new statement on May 23. In this statement, they called on European supermarket chains and discount stores to implement fair trade practices. They are urging supermarkets to adopt fair trade practices. read more

The French cherry season started at the beginning of May, but the market situation is now "complicated," according to the president of Agence Laparra. Weather challenges in France have mostly favored Spanish producers. French cherries have been affected by rain, leading to weaker quality. "Our clients prefer French cherries," the president added. read more

Organic farming can reinvent itself by exploring innovative strategies and approaches to attract consumers and increase demand for organic products. This was the focus of a conference at medFEL 2024. Despite years of growth, the consumption of organically grown products has plateaued. In France, the organic fruit and vegetable market experienced a slight decline in 2023 compared to 2022, with a 9% drop. To revitalize the organic farming sector, it may be necessary to introduce new marketing campaigns, improve distribution channels, enhance product quality, and engage in sustainable practices that appeal to modern consumers. read more

Kenya's agriculture sector drove the country's economic growth to 5.6 percent in 2023, an increase from 4.9 percent in 2022, as reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics' (KNBS) Economic Survey 2024. The survey by KNBS emphasizes the strong performance of different agricultural products. read more

Importing tomatoes from Morocco has led to new protests organized by various associations and producer organizations in France, with support from the Spanish sector. The truth is that the European Union's imports of tomatoes from third countries have significantly risen. read more

BASF | Nunhems recently gathered a hundred professionals from the lettuce production and marketing sector. The discussion, titled 'The best solution for Bremia and Fusarium', focused on addressing both issues in the Region of Murcia, Spain's primary production area, which has more than read more

We opened the 26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) in style on May 23rd at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing. Due to the pandemic, the IPM show had not been held in Beijing for 5 years. People are very excited to participate in IPM Beijing again. "We saw more people than we expected," read more

In 2023, the Dominican Republic had a remarkable mango production, enabling it to export 32 million kilograms of mangoes. The Dominican Mango Cluster (Promango) projects that exports will increase by up to 30% this year, reaching 3 million boxes of 4 kilograms each. Despite the oversupply of... read more

Carol Stockdill leads a busy life on the family orchard in Christchurch. Campbell Organic Orchard was founded by Carol's parents-in-law Bruce and Jillian Campbell in 2000 and was the first fully certified organic export apple orchard in Canterbury. Stockdill and her husband Hamish Campbell now manage the orchard. read more

Small-scale flower farmers in Eldoret town have requested the government to help them access a consistent market for their products. The farmers expressed concern that relying solely on local customers has proven to be unprofitable, especially since these customers only purchase during the rainy season. This situation has led to difficulties for the farmers. read more

The Brazilian chain Atacadão is expanding to France. The first cash-and-carry discount store, a Carrefour franchise, is set to open in mid-June in Aulnay-sous-Bois. The warehouse store, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, will be operated by Carrefour's partner LabelVie under a management lease. read more

Niedawne wydarzenia wskazują na skoordynowane działania mające na celu obniżenie cen malin na rynkach ukraińskim i polskim. Według analityków EastFruit, nadchodzący sezon malinowy ma rozpocząć się znacznie wcześniej niż w przeszłości, co jest zauważalnym trendem nawet na rynku ukraińskim. read more

Polska zmaga się z kolejnym napływem warzyw z Rosji. Tym razem ogórki zostały zatrzymane na granicy, ponieważ zawierały pozostałości powyżej europejskiego limitu - podał System Szybkiego Alertu Żywnościowego i Paszowy 20 maja 2024 roku. Substancją wykrytą w ogórkach był Dichlorvos,… read more

For the ninth consecutive year, Dole Italia will be present at RiminiWellness, which will take place in the city of Rimini from May 30th to June 2nd. The company is preparing to welcome sports enthusiasts, wellness seekers, and those interested in balanced nutrition at the Foodwell area with a colorful display. read more

The Rama Agriculture and Industry Innovation Center, an aquaponics farm, was opened in a northern province of Iran by Rouhollah Dehghani Frouzabadi, the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. The aquaponics farm was established with the aim of combining agriculture and industry for sustainable development. read more