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World trade disrupted after blockade of Suez Canal

The refloating of one of the largest container ships in the world in the Suez Canal could take days or even weeks, said the Boskalis CEO on the Dutch news-show ‘Nieuwsuur’…

Indian mango season starting

“This year the mango season coincides with the Ramadan period”

The Indian mango season is about to get going. The Alphonso and Kesar varieties are widely popular, especially in markets with large Indian communities, like the United States…

Richard Trevennen - Southern England Farms

“Cauliflower availability is now very strong and will continue to be so into April"

After a mixed start to the year the cauliflower supply from Cornwall it is back on track with good availability. “We had strong orders in January covering for importers who…

Slow sales, little produce, good prices for Italian kiwifruit

It may seem like a paradox, but prices are good although quantities sold are limited. This is because there is little Italian produce available so, although demand is not…

Javier Bernabeu: "Spain and Portugal have a much higher production capacity"

Sakata Seed Ibérica presents project to boost pumpkin consumption in Europe

Sakata Seed Ibérica's new project Love K-pumpkin, intended to promote the consumption of pumpkins at both national and international level, as well as their production, has…

Gilke Croket, Fresh2B:

"When COVID-19 broke out in Belgium, packaged leeks demand skyrocketed"

Leeks and fennel are two products in which the Flemish company, Fresh2B, specializes. These vegetables eventually find their way to one of the largest Belgian retailer's…

Different sales channels for Biotesoro

"I used to design cars for Alfa Romeo, now I produce organic fruit and vegetables"

Salvatore Palmieri is a young entrepreneur from Policoro (Matera), Italy, with a degree in architecture and design. He is the owner of Biotesoro, a company that disposes of 10…

“Keeping the world supplied” – 1st virtual annual Southern Hemisphere fresh fruit trade congress

Today SHAFFE held its very first annual Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade congress. With the defining theme “Keeping the world supplied”, this first edition was dedicated…

Dutch organic wholesale firm, Toff:

"Supplying both wholesalers and retailers benefits us greatly"

Almost ten years ago, Jeffrey Moret enthusiastically began a new venture. He had years of experience in the organic fruit and vegetable trade sector. So, Jeffrey decided to…

'Fruit Attraction 2021; much more than an on-site industry reunion'

The application period is open for participation in Fruit Attraction 2021, which will be held in person from 5 to 7 October in Madrid. The three-day industry reunion will once…

Special Australia / New Zealand

Weather, labor and shipping impact NZ apple/pear season

The total production of New Zealand apples and pears this season is estimated to be approximately 21- 22 million cartons. The exportable crop is expected to be 19.5 million…

Global Focus Bananas

US demand for Ecuador bananas increases after hurricanes affect Central America

The banana volumes coming out of Ecuador so far this year have been lower than they were during the same time last year, according to Juan Jose Pons of Ecuador’s Banana…

Bart Leemans start new business, Bal073, in the Netherlands:

“The foodservice market plays by different rules”

Getting the ball rolling. That's what Bart Leemans plans to do with his new company, Bal073, in the Netherlands. Bart has years of experience in the…

Corne van de Klundert, Origin Fruit Direct: "Retail programs continuing well, but day trade lagging far behind"

"Large grape supply peak on European market soon"

There's currently an ample supply of grapes on the European market. That's causing the necessary sales challenges. "Chile sent fewer white grapes. But they…

Potato producers worried about lack of rain

Selenella increased its sales volumes by approximately 15% (data still being defined) - an impulse choice to maintain the area destined to potato cultivation unaltered. But…

The BIA member La Maggiolina joins the Piana del Sele PGI with its arugula

Organic baby leaf from Italy

The Italian growers' organisation OP La Maggiolina has expanded its greenhouse area by another 25 hectares. The organisation specialises in growing baby leaf and with this…

Belgian company, Demargro, starts construction on new building

Belgian exporting company, Demargro, is building a new warehouse and offices. And it's only about a kilometer from its present premises. "We're going to move," Guy De Meyer…

Il Girasole

Lower temperatures boost citrus fruit consumption

The high temperatures in Sicily seem to be over as the temperatures are starting to drop. This will benefit citrus in more ways than one. "The return of the cold weather is…

Italian technology and knowledge for eastern European cherries

The Romanian cherry season is expected to start on June 15th and should last until late July. Orchards cover almost 90 hectares and are covered with anti-rain and anti-hail…

European potato market (week 12)

France: price drop is felt on all markets

European physical markets Price summary €/t (source: NEPG): Belgium Fiwap/PCA market message: Potatoes for processing: calm markets, with a low offer and especially (very) few buyers, from factories…

Online retailer Kräuterfeld relies on Klingele packaging solution

"The packaging has proven to be excellent"

The range of goods on offer via e-commerce has long included plants. According to a study by Bitkom, one in five Internet users bought bouquets, seedlings or plants for indoor…

Gebrüder Weiss / Wolfgang Croce

Logistics company invests 28 million euros in modern terminal

Gebrüder Weiss moves into new logistics center near Graz

International transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has opened a new location in Kalsdorf near Graz / Austria. The state-of-the-art terminal with a total area of…

BT9: “Intelligent cold chain monitoring”

Cold chain control company launches no less than four new dataloggers

It is vital to be able to keep an eye on one’s perishables along the cold chain. BT9 has introduced four new dataloggers to its Xsense® range to expand monitoring…

Irish Farmers' Association

Potato Market Update 24th March

'This is a critical time for the Irish potato industry in relation to the upcoming season'

Approaching April, it is a critical time for the industry in relation to the upcoming season. There are reports that some growers are planning to plant increased acreage this…

'Meet the super banana and act for the climate and social justice'

Great news in Belgium this week as consumers will now be able to buy a “super banana”. This special banana is not only good for producers, but also for the…

VE.BA celebrates its 50th Anniversary

VE.BA, Ferrara-based company, leader in the production of fruit and vegetables ingredients for food industry, celebrates its 50th year in the business.…

Preparations for PotatoEurope trial fields in Lelystad have started

This week the PotatoEurope organisation has started preparing the potato trial fields at the event location near the central Dutch city of Lelystad. At the beginning of…

NL: Fruit Market International's webshop goes live

Fruit Market International (FMI) is a Dutch company. Their webshop is now live. "We've recently worked hard behind the scenes to develop it. Now we can proudly…

AgriExport 4.0 to take place between 12 and 23 April

InovCluster, the AgriFood Cluster Association of the Central Region of Portugal, which works to promote, develop and transfer knowledge in the agri-food…

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

HHLA achieves positive 2020 result in a challenging year

In a financial year defined by the coronavirus pandemic and the associated social and economic upheavals, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) achieved a positive Group…

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Iberica de Patatas is, once again, marketing the new potato from Malaga

Iberica de Patatas, one of the main consumer potato marketers in Spain, is marketing the new potato from Malaga potato -the first Spanish potato of the season-…

Frosts destroy apricot production in Caravaca, Murcia

The frosts caused by a sharp drop in temperatures last weekend impacted fruit production in different parts of Spain. In the Region of Murcia, the frosts…

CTIFL working on alternatives to plastic for fruit and vegetable packaging

As the new regulation to ban plastic packaging, especially films and trays, will come into effect in 2022, CTIFL is searching for alternatives. “In 2018, according to Kantar…

BLE Market Report - Week 11:

'Season for small citrus fruits consistently progressed toward its end'

The season for small citrus fruit was consistently coming to an end: both demand and availability were dwindling. In addition, the organoleptic properties of the offerings…

For stonefruit producers:

Research confirms chem-free alternative can increase percentage of commercial fruit

Within the innovation lines that SaniFruit has been researching in recent years, and thanks to the company’s investment on its R&D&I, it has been possible to…

Spanish pear and apple campaign is evolving positively

The FEPEX Pear and Apple Committee - made up of the associations of Catalonia (AFRUCAT), Extremadura (AFRUEX), Andalusia (ASOCIAFRUIT), Aragon (AEAMDE, APEPH,…

Spain: Andalusia smashes fruit & vegetable export record

Andalucia has broken a new record in fruit and vegetable sales abroad during 2020. It is an all-time high since there are comparable records (1995), entailing…

#Sabor 100% Sostenible

New campaign to promote Huelva strawberries in wooden containers

Freshuelva and Fedemco are collaborating on a new campaign called 'Sabor 100% Sostenible' (100% Sustainable Flavor) to promote Huelva strawberries in wooden…

Www.gov.uk

UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement comes into force

UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Kenya, Theo Clarke and Cabinet Secretary for Industrialisation, Trade and Enterprise Development, Betty Maina, today exchanged ratification…

Global Fruit Latam conference kicks off

Global technology and market trends in the produce industry

Yesterday was the first day of the first edition of the Global Fruit Latam conference, which will last through Friday March 26th. The virtual conference features educational…

A focus on quality helps drive continued sales growth in Asia for table grape farmer in challenging year

A Victorian table grape producer is highlighting the importance of good quality fruit in a COVID-19 affected period, as it has helped him continue his sales growth in Asia.…

Mexico to increase mango shipments as Peru finishes

As Peru finishes up its significant mango volumes this season, Mexico is moving in to become the predominant shipping country. Peru is wrapping up shipping its red mangoes for…

Jaco le Roux - Afrifruta

Mozambican producer riding the wave of dried mango & coconut growth expands its fresh lines

Dried mango could have a shelf life of up to 18 months, but it’s become too popular to come close to its sell by date. Huge worldwide demand for dried mango has fuelled 25%…

Cautious optimism about California cherry season

With about a month to go, countdown to California cherry harvest has started. Early districts and varieties are past full bloom, but it is very early to make any predictions.…

Shelf-life extension technology keeps grape stems fresh longer

Founded in 2015 with a mission to reduce food waste globally by extending shelf-life, the technology of Hazel® has since then found its way into many companies and produce…

Exporting fresh figs from Brazil to Canada and Europe in EPS conservers

Brazilian fruit production for the foreign market remained steady in 2020 and reached a milestone of more than 1 million exported tons, a 6% growth over the previous year. The…

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Visibility platform tracks Suez Canal congestion

A growing number of ships are currently trapped in the Suez Canal after the 20,000 TEU container vessel Ever Given ran aground Tuesday at 7:40 am local time. The incident is…

Dreamstime.com

New research by Edith Cowan University:

‘Green leafy vegetables are essential for muscle strength’

According to new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research, eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function. The study was published in the…

IQonsulting

Crop and Export Report 2021, Week 12

Chilean blueberry campaign marked new export record with 118,225 tons shipped up to week 11

With 117 tons exported during week 11, the end of the 2020-21 season of blueberries from Chile has arrived, with some minimum volumes still to be exported. This campaign…

Bs-shipmanagement.com

Ever Given’s owner apologises to 150 vessels stuck

Dislodging container ship blocking Suez Canal could take 'days to weeks'

According to several shipping experts, it could take days or even weeks to free the 224,000-ton, 400m vessel, that is wedged across the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world's…

Navel oranges from Hunan, China exported to Southeast Asia with zero tariff

On March 22, 25.8 tons of fresh navel oranges produced in Baojing County, Xiangxi, were inspected and released by Xiangxi Customs under Changsha Customs. The…

Bihar, India

‘Saptkrishi’ start-up helps farmers store their produce longer

Bihar’s ‘Saptkrishi’ start-up is helping farmers to store their produce longer, keeping it fresh. A unique storage device developed by them -called…

UC San Diego launches imaginative clinical trial

Looking at mushrooms to combat Covid-19

Researchers at UC San Diego think one solution to combat the effects of Covid-19 might be growing in the wild. They have launched a clinical trial to see if…

District of Himachal Pradesh

Insufficient rainfall worries Kullu orchardists

This year’s insufficient rainfall in the Kullu valley has raised the concerns of both orchardists and environmentalists. According to Met department, Kullu…

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Kangari, Kenya

Construction of modern market facility has started in Murang’a county

The construction of a modern market complex has gotten underway in Kangari town, Murang’a county. Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i recently launched the US$3.1…

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Dreamstime

Market share in grocery trade strengthened by Kesko

Spar Hungary has reported a very positive year

Ecommerce in Belgium: €10.26bln in 2020Ecommerce in Belgium was worth 10.26bln euros in 2020. That’s a decrease of 10% compared to the situation 1 year before. Of course, the…

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