AMI: Low availability of peppers causes wholesale market prices to rise
The weather-related shortage of vegetables is also affecting the pepper market. Prices for primarily Spanish and Moroccan produce in the German wholesale trade are at a high level. In Spain, the

Confidence in Zespri has dropped over lack of pay
In an update to growers on 20 January, Zespri said growers would not get progress payments as fruit quality issues had resulted in additional costs. This has led to a letter by the New Zealand

EARTHPACK evolution of packaging from CMSA
With more than 25 years’ experience in the market, a strong international presence and a talented team of dedicated professionals, CMSA is one of the industry’s leading references in

DP World confirms US$17 million investment in new Southampton driver facility
DP World has agreed to lease a 7,500 m² site next to its Southampton container terminal to establish state-of-the-art facilities for lorry drivers, as the UAE-based company continues its major

"The Piqaboo pear's main attraction is its high price in Asia"
Last week, the Pear Symposium 2023 was held in Stellenbosch, South Africa. An attentive participant, Kris Wouters of the Belgian Fruithandel Wouters, was especially interested in the Piqaboo pear.

Bangladesh’s agri products export opens new windows
Bangladesh’s exports of agricultural goods brought over $1 billion in FY22. According to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) figures, agricultural products and processed foods brought $1.16 billion in