Reduced cargo mobility at Port of Long Beach
Port of Long Beach (POLB) reported a decline in volumes during March, nearly one-third from the same month last year. Retailers continue to clear warehouses and shippers shuffle routes from the

Agriculture and port issues discussed in South African-Namibian trade talks
The South African and Namibian fruit export sectors have for many years argued that the development of port infrastructure in Namibia and regular shipping opportunities from those ports would go a

Rijk Zwaan launches berry breeding programme
Dutch vegetable seed specialist Rijk Zwaan has announced that it is adding a berry breeding programme to its operations. Rijk Zwaan said that the move into soft fruit was aimed at broadening its

The government will study more aid for the drought, which it considers "state policy".
After the meeting, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has announced that the head of the Department will also ask Brussels through a letter for flexibility in the application

"Many Spanish operators and dealers have come to the Alentejo"
Raspberry production has certainly experienced an interesting expansion in Portugal over the past decade. According to data provided by Faostat, the country's cultivated acreage went from 110

The table grape contact group in Rimini will analyse the forecasts for the 2023 season.
The grape contact group, made up of professionals from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal and officials from the administrations, will meet on 4 and 5 May in Rimini, Italy, to analyse the forecasts