Geoffroy Gersdorff (Carrefour Belgium): "We are stronger than we were a year ago" read more

Pulsemaster is poised to unveil its latest advancements in pulsed electric field (PEF) technology at the upcoming Anuga FoodTec 2024. The event, a focal point for industry experts, will take place in Cologne, Germany, from March 19 to 22. read more

Expanding abroad is always good news for a developer of orchard management technologies. "We are pleased with the fact that our orchard management equipment is sought after not only in Italy, but abroad as well. Over the past few months, we have been doing business in Eastern Europe, countries
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The Greek government has urged Russia to lift its embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries, and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions. read more

In response to the unsustainable water usage in Spain, Coop is diversifying its fruit and vegetable imports by forging ties with Albanian producers. The Swiss retailer's head, Philipp Wyss, revealed plans to finalize contracts with Albania in the spring, aiming to enhance its assortment with
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In Bunol, Spain, the Tomatina, an iconic tomato-throwing jubilee, marked its resurgence after a hiatus due to the pandemic. This event saw enthusiasts drenched in tomato pulp, courtesy of a 130-ton shipment delivered by six trucks navigating the town's confines. read more

Polish Minister of Agriculture Czeslaw Siekierski made a number of high-profile statements this week trying to justify the actions of its fellow countrymen blocking boarders with Ukraine for Ukrainian trucks, buses and trains. He paid special attention to imports of frozen raspberries to Poland
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In a ground-breaking move, Latvia's parliament has enacted a ban on the importation of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, positioning itself as the first European Union member to enforce such a prohibition. This legislative action, aimed at penalizing Russia for its aggression
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At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Fruitnet sat down with Anton Filippo, commercial director of LBP Rotterdam, to discuss the latest developments at the Netherlands-based logistics business. read more

Too many things are still up in the air, too many factors are making not only day-to-day business difficult, but also sensible planning for the future in the fruit and vegetable sector. There is increasing planning uncertainty along the entire value chain. Companies are lacking
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Cultivated blueberries remain by far the most widely cultivated shrub berry species in Lower Saxony. More than 84% of Lower Saxony's shrub berry cultivation area was used to produce this healthy blue fruit. Last year, 9,923 tonnes were harvested from 2,218 hectares, almost 5 % more than in the previous year.
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Uber Eats users can access the entire Gorillas range within the app and place orders, which will then be delivered by Gorillas couriers within minutes, according to the company. In the Uber Eats app, users can click on the "Food" button
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Next to the Red Sea crisis, the apple export from Poland is more difficult at the moment due to a lack of containers, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "There was big movement in the orders for Polish apples in the last two months, especially from Asian
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