Ukrainian farmers are already shipping blueberries cheaper than last year
Blueberry prices in Ukraine continue to drop rapidly, and this berry is already cheaper than in the second half of July 2022, EastFruit project analysts report. At the same time, key market

BIO Campojoyma approaches the Poniente with a collection point
"We continue to grow. If last June we reported that we have bought 30 hectares in Águilas, of the highest quality, and ready to grow organic peppers this summer, now we want to announce the

UK road freight services defy inflation, with stable prices year-on-year
The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index shows that year-on-year haulage and courier prices remain stable, despite inflation pushing prices up elsewhere. However, this stability

Chaos at blackcurrant procurement. "The price is causing a lot of tension and controversy"
The price of 1 kg of blackcurrants from this year's first delivery is 17% of last year's value. A total shock. I wonder how the processing industry constructs the price for products produced

EC presents proposals on new genomics techniques
The European Commission last week presented its proposals for the regulation of gene-editing techniques (NGTs) and plant reproductive material (PRM). Both regulations are essential for Europe's

Copefrut publishes first sustainability report
Leading Latin American grower-exporter Copefrut has released its first sustainability report setting out its economic, social, and environmental performance. It comes after the introduction last

Aurea Imaging launches TMS TreeScout
Aurea Imaging, a Netherlands-based crop intelligence provider for fruit growers, last week (29 June) announced the launch of TMS TreeScout – the world’s first fully integrated tractor-mounted

Maritime freight costs drop 50% from 2022
Nearly two years of the pandemic have brought significant changes to the international maritime freight industry. During the crisis’s peak, the freight cost per container skyrocketed to over

Export to the UK is unattractive to Europe
The UK is no longer as attractive a market as it once was for European fruit and vegetables. Reporting the news is Fruitnet, which gives the floor to Jim Jefcoate, supply chain expert. Jofcoate

Government and industry welcome labour review
Defra farming minister Mark Spencer has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting farmers in the wake of the publication of John Shropshire’s independent review into UK labour

Government and industry welcome labour review
Defra farming minister Mark Spencer has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting farmers in the wake of the publication of John Shropshire’s independent review into UK labour

Made in Basilicata, the results of the three-year period presented
The results of the three-year supply chain project called Ortofrutta Made in Basilicata were presented last Tuesday (27 June) at the Policoro Castle (Matera). An initiative, which started in early

"Times have never been tougher for soft fruit growers."
"Just when the industry was looking to recover from the pandemic, we’ve been plunged into an even greater state of crisis triggered by a number of factors. Increased production costs linked to

‘Prepare for customs system switch,’ exporters urged
CNS, a leading digital trade solution company, is calling on freight forwarders and customs managers to use the summer months to prepare for the imminent transition in the UK Government’s

UK must maximise trading opportunities, says Logistics UK
Speaking at Trade Unlocked held in Birmingham last week (20 June), Logistics UK’s Director of Policy, Kate Jennings, highlighted the importance of frictionless trade to the UK economy and the

FEM, ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new hi-tech greenhouse
A new greenhouse serving research, training and experimentation activities was inaugurated last Thursday on the campus of the Edmund Mach Foundation in San Michele all'Adige. It is a very modern

Raspberries can last twice as long before going to waste
After a few days on the shelf, raspberries are likely to join millions of tonnes of produce that are wasted every year. This unnecessary loss of food can be reduced thanks to technology. Food tech

Short courses bring Dutch greenhouse tech to South African growers
Starting next month, the Horti Demo Centre at the University of Stellenbosch will share its expertise through a series of short courses aimed at participants with all levels of experience (as well

Record road freight prices for May, as government support helps the sector reduce emissions
The TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed an overall price-per-mile increase of 1% in May, despite inflation finally hitting single digits at 8.7% in the UK. The index has risen 1.2%

"We are the European company innovating the most with stone fruit"
"We are currently in the middle of the stone fruit season, working, as per our schedule, with the Metis® and Pluot® before moving on with new products, such as the blood nectarine, which

More small limes and fewer large limes than last year
The supply of limes right now looks fairly similar to last year. “The concentration on small fruit is higher than last year and the large fruit is lower than last year,” says Alex Teague of

First trial shipment of Australian avocados lands in India
Australian avocado grower and exporter The Avolution was central in this delivery. The firm’s CEO Antony Allen said, “Australia will send 10 trial shipments over the next month to verify the

Uber Eats leaves Italy
After Gorillas and Sezamo also Uber Eats, the well-known food delivery company, is leaving Italy. As reported by Corriere della Sera, the app will be usable until 15 July 2023. This was

Transparency and independence - Good report card for EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is basically in a good position in terms of transparency and independence. This is confirmed by a study carried out by scientists from Maastricht

Conserve Italia, restarts juice production in Barbiano
Fruit juice production has restarted at the Conserve Italia plant in Barbiano di Cotignola, in the province of Ravenna, which was badly hit by the floods of 16 and 17 May. "After twenty-six days