Zespri aims to be a leader in sustainable horticulture practices and play a key role in shaping the future of the global food system. Key goals include reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, promoting biodiversity, and ensuring responsible water usage. The company also focuses on supporting local communities and providing healthy, nutritious fruit to consumers worldwide.
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"Europe is a cornucopia of opportunity"
2024-10-08 00:00
W roku 2005, EXP. Group została założona przez Emila Serafino, a jego działalność skupiała się na importowaniu tropikalnych owoców i warzyw z Ameryki Południowej do Stanów Zjednoczonych (USA). Banany, plantany, awokado, mango, kokosy, marakuja i guawa to tylko kilka produktów, którymi firma zaczęła. Ponad
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EN: Newwen, Paardekooper announce partnership
2024-10-08 00:00
Newwen and Paardekooper have officially announced a new partnership. The two companies are working together to make the logistics sector more sustainable and efficient. As part of this collaboration, Newwen will be introducing reusable plastic (PP) transport boxes in partnership with Paardekooper.
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Italy: Crisis mood among green kiwis - yellow kiwis as a solution?
2024-10-07 12:00
Over 300,000 tons of kiwis were exported out of the country, generating a record value of over 600 million euros. A large portion ended up in German retail, followed by Spain, Belgium, and France. Italian kiwis also found their way to the USA, Mexico, and Brazil outside of the EU.
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The strike in the ports of the United States has ended: the temporary agreement reached between the parties - as reported on business24tv.it - includes a 62% salary increase over six years. However, the strike will obviously have repercussions: in fact, it will take some time to clear the long queues.
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Malaysia has extended trademark protection for Musang King durian.
2024-10-07 00:00
Malaysia has updated its trademark protection for the Musang King durian, in anticipation of price adjustments in the Chinese market, where the fruit is highly valued. Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, stated that the extension will last until March 2034.
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"We do not do breeding in-house, but we collaborate with companies from all over the world. However, if a breeder does not have the concept of sustainability in mind, I am not interested. There is no room for the thousandth new apple." Jürgen Braun, CEO of Kiku Variety Management, has a clear vision of what is important today.
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Meteor Systems introduces new MS-150.
2024-10-07 00:00
"With the increasing threat of diseases and the higher usage of disinfectants and cleaning agents in expanding horticultural operations, Tata Steel encountered the challenge of supplying an even superior base material for the horticultural sector." Tata Steel introduced Advantica Horti Control, a new...
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Apo Conerpo supports research with "The AISM Apple."
2024-10-07 00:00
During the past weekend, in thousands of squares across Italy, "The Apple of AISM" initiative returned, organized by AISM - the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association, to support scientific research and enhance services for people with Multiple Sclerosis and related conditions.
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Public Sector Pension Investment (PSP), a pension fund manager for Canada's security forces, is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Citri&Co, Spain's top citrus producer. Sources familiar with the discussions have revealed that PSP Investments, which manages assets totaling approximately
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"Nadchodzące wybory w Stanach Zjednoczonych generują niepewność w meksykańskim przemyśle jagodowym."
2024-10-07 00:00
"Our berry harvest in Mexico typically begins around September 15 and continues until July 15, spanning almost the entire year. We only take a brief break of about two months during the summer, as the quality conditions are not ideal during that time."
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FIRA USA 2024 is almost here.
2024-10-07 00:00
Trzecia coroczna impreza FIRA USA odbędzie się w dniach 22-24 października 2024 roku w Woodland, Kalifornia. Po raz pierwszy plantatorzy będą mogli wziąć udział w FIRA USA za darmo. Wydarzenie będzie prezentować ponad 35 robotów demonstrujących postępy w rozwiązaniach automatyzacji rolnictwa w trzech strefach demonstracyjnych.
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Popyt w całej Europie rośnie na termotolerancyjne słodkie i bezpestkowe papryki oraz specjalistyczne pomidory odmiany Breedx. Lior Carmeli, dyrektor generalny Breedx, mówi: "Nasze nowe odmiany, specjalnie opracowane, aby być tolerancyjnymi na wysokie i niskie temperatury podczas owocowania, są kluczem do pomocy głównym uprawiaczom.
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Red onions are in high demand as onion markets in North America face challenges related to harvesting, storing, and transporting the crop.
2024-10-04 00:00
Colorado Western Slope: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, informed us on Oct. 2 that the Colorado program is now shifting to the storage crop phase. "We are transitioning from fresh harvest and shipping to storage, which means our product offerings will be reduced starting later this week and will continue."
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The port strikes in the US and Canada have come to an end, but worries about automation persist.
2024-10-04 00:00
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 ended.
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The strike by dockworkers in the US and Canada has been resolved, but concerns about automation still persist.
2024-10-04 00:00
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.
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A greater supply of avocados from Mexico is expected this fall.
2024-10-04 00:00
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
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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.
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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.
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Fischer Farms announces new CEO.
2024-10-04 00:00
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.
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