Bulltec from Cesena has supplied OP Ortomì from Pachino (Siracusa), a new semi-automatic system for the packaging of a bunch of tomatoes into punnets. For Bulltec, Ortomì is a point of reference in the area of the packaging and commercialization of Pachino tomatoes both in Italy and abroad. read more

Scott Farms began loading its new North American crop of sweet potatoes three weeks ago. "Sales aren't truly wild yet. There's still Egyptian and Portuguese trade. And we haven't even started with the organic sweet potatoes," says Pablo Fitskie of this International company's European sales office. read more

Based on the preliminary data from the Customs Service of Moldova, in November the country exported only 7.8 thousand tons of fresh apples earning juts over US $4 million in revenue. This is one of the weakest results for November in the recent five years. Only in November 2022 and 2020, exports
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The Italian fresh produce industry is forging closer relationships with Dominican Republic producers with a recent visit to the island nation by the Macfrut team to encourage trade. An exporter based in the Dominican Republic, Cesar Perez from the exporting company Frescura Tropical, said:
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Two of the world’s most important international shipping route connections are being disrupted simultaneously: the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal. When one important international shipping hub experiences disruption, the effects tend to ripple across the oceans to supply chains around the
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According to EastFruit, based on the preliminary data from the Customs Service of Moldova, in November the country exported only 7.8 thousand tons of fresh apples earning juts over US $4 million in revenue. This is one of the weakest results for November in the recent five years. Only in
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Shannon Boase from CKF recently gave a presentation at the Global Berry Congress in Rotterdam entitled Better Blues: Costco's Canada Case Study. read more

Within the framework of the project "Safe Banana: Prevention and mitigation of FOC R4T risks in Ecuador", the executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), José Antonio Hidalgo, announced that the GAL Rahan Meristem, from Israel, a variety resistant to Fusarium
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FreshDirect’s top 5 trends for 2024 include: read more

For aid to agricultural enterprises following the damage caused by drought and high temperatures in 2022, Emilia-Romagna has €17.2 million available, out of the €80 million allocated at national level. The funds will be used to respond to the 1,375 applications submitted by the
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Dole has announced that it has again been recognised for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts in Costa Rica. read more

It can be overlooked how important garlic is as an ingredient for dishes all over the world, Agata Czyzewska-Ziarnik, purchase specialist of Polish garlic trader Falcon, says: “Garlic is not a product of basic necessity, but only at first glance. We are often unaware that food products such as
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Bananas from Belize saw an increase in 14% this week, while those imported from Ecuador were down by 5%. Bananas from Guatemala also saw decrease of 3%. read more

It is estimated that we had approximately 89,000 acres planted in Canada intended for the fresh sector, generating approximately 29.6 million potatoes available for fresh sales. read more

The production of exotic mushrooms, and specifically that of Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus), is increasing as the popularity of this species, native to the northern hemisphere, continues to grow. "This year's harvest has been delayed by the heat. During the incubation phase, temperatures
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The new crop of limes is just starting to come on. “The December crops look good,” says Eddie Caram of New Limeco. “Last year the crop started earlier than this year. Last year it started in November.” read more

Data released by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) for October 2023 indicates a 28% decline in domestic exports. Major export categories experienced reduced earnings during the month including banana exports which saw a slight decrease from $8.5 million to $8.2 million. read more

Three years ago, BlueDrop and BerryTech joined forces with a shared vision to expand their berry business in Mexico and the USA. “BerryTech, as valued partner, contributes extensive expertise as a nursery and genetic developer, boasting a remarkable 30-year legacy in the berries industry.
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Due to overbuilding and abandonment, Italy has lost almost 1/3 (30%) of its agricultural land in the last half century, with the usable agricultural area reduced to a mere 12.8 million hectares with effects on the hydrogeological stability of the land and the production deficit
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Tosca, a leading provider of reusable packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Indy Obhi as the new Managing Director for UK and Ireland. Reporting directly to EMEA President, Dan Lee, his main responsibility will be to further improve
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