In a victory for container lines, the Seoul High Court on 1 February overturned a fine imposed by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Evergreen Marine Corporation for freight-fixing. read more

Climate change is reshaping Hungary's horticulture, with new crops such as figs, kiwi, and sweet potatoes becoming increasingly feasible, says Ferenc Apáti, the head of FruitVeB, Hungary's largest fruit and vegetable growers' alliance. A decade and a half ago, no one in Hungary was planting
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IFA President Francie Gorman said the huge turnout of farmers across the country last night cannot be ignored by the Government and the EU Commission. read more

French organic organizations have joined Ecovalia in condemning the statements that former French minister Ségolène Royal made about Spanish organic products. read more

Tropical fruit growers are in luck, because on 15-16 May the Palacio de Congresos de Granada will host the International Subtropical Congress with the presence of agronomists and researchers specialising in this crop from all over the world, who will be presenting their work.
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The Kiwifruit Vine Decline, known as 'moria,' is a soil-based disease initially observed in Verona in 2013. It has since spread to various regions in Italy, including Latina, the largest kiwifruit growing area in the country. Moria has severely impacted kiwifruit production in Italy, causing
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In the freezing landscapes of Lapland, Finland, where extreme conditions are a constant challenge for farmers, choosing greenhouse farming or vertical farming becomes a trickier decision day by day. "Vertical farms provide a reliable environment for steady production, especially during
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In an industry-first, berry growers across the country have joined forces to encourage Aussie shoppers to put more berries in their baskets. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Berries Australia, the collaboration will see blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries all
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The Maritime Union of Australia and Dubai Ports have reached an in-principle agreement at the conclusion of three days of facilitated negotiations in Sydney before the Fair Work Commission, subject to endorsement by the MUA membership employed at Dubai Ports in Australia. read more

Belarusian apple growers face challenges in selling their entire harvest despite a growing presence in the domestic market. With an annual increase in orchards, Belarus accounts for 80% of its apple production in the public sector. read more

Everything is ready at Mazzoni for participation in Fruit Logistica, scheduled to take place in Berlin from 7 to 9 February. The Group will be present at stand A20 in hall 2.2, inside the CSO Collective 'ITALY, The Beauty of Quality'. read more

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is drawing to a close, giving place to the start of the frozen strawberry campaign. "It's been an excellent season for most growers," says Elsayed Elgohary, owner of Marvel Farm. The grower is delighted that his fears at the start of the season have been
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The Netherlands will produce as much as five times more strawberries this winter as it did during the same period of last year, according to one of the country’s leading growers. read more

EastFruit analysts report that Ukraine’s onion exports are on the rise, while domestic wholesale prices remain steady at 13 UAH/kg or about 35 US cents per kg. read more

White cabbage prices have fallen for Ukrainian farmers, analysts from the EastFruit report. They say that cabbage prices in Ukraine were steady for two weeks, but this week many producers had to lower their prices. read more

The Polish market is experiencing a dramatic fall in wholesale prices of greenhouse tomatoes this week, according to EastFruit . The average price of all kinds of tomatoes plummeted by 35-45% in just a few days. read more

The prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are rising again, as EastFruit analysts report. The market participants explain this trend by the growing demand for greenhouse cucumbers and the limited supply of this product. The second half of this week has seen a surge in the activity of
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CMSA is currently developing and adapting its new packaging system EARTHPACK in the horizontal machinery sector. Fully recyclable in the paper and board container and biodegradable in soil and sea if it escapes from the recycling circuit. This is an alternative to banned plastics for products such as tomatoes, apples, carrots, green beans, kiwis, and avocados. read more

How have the weather conditions been for the 2023/24 strawberry season in Greece? read more

David Webster’s links to LEAF go way back. When the sustainable food and farming charity was first formed by Caroline Drummond at The Royal Show in Stoneleigh Park in 1991, a teenage Webster was gardening in the grounds for work experience.  read more