New Zealand horticulture sets NZ$12bn target
The New Zealand horticulture industry and government have released a new industry action plan which sets the goal of increasing the farmgate value of horticulture production to NZ$12bn (US$7.7bn

China allowed truck entry on a boarder with Tajikistan: could Chinese onions flow into the country?
For the first time after a three-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tajik trucks crossed the border of China, according to the Ministry of Transport of the republic. China has lifted entry

AMFRESH to host Festival of Fresh 2023
The forward-thinking fruit business has grown to become one of the biggest suppliers of citrus, grapes, tropical fruits, topfruit and flowers in Britain. And on 21 June 2023 the company welcomes

Produce Packaging acquires Innavisions
Produce Packaging has acquired Worcester-based Innavisions Limited as it expands its offer across the food industry. Produce Packaging is the packaging division of H.L. Hutchinson, and the

Sormac opens UK office
Fresh produce machinery specialist Sormac is set to launch a dedicated sales and service organisation in the UK and Ireland. The company, which develops and manufactures machinery and processing

New developments in robotic packaging at Fruit Logistica
The market is unstable, but the fruit and vegetable sector is very resilient and adaptable. "This is an essential industry that is attracting a lot of investment in the current context. In

DKHV invites to the 17th International Berlin Potato Evening with discussion on future issues
On 7 February, the international potato industry will address key issues of the sector at an informal get-together. At the invitation of the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV), around 400

CGA calls for urgent political intervention to ensure South African oranges continue to be exported to EU in 2023
The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) has written to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel requesting that he urgently calls for the establishment of a World

Fruit Logistica delivers data insight and trend briefing
Fruit Logistica’s latest European Statistics Handbook is now available to download from the event’s website. As the global fresh produce business prepares to meet in Berlin for the

Sormac launches office to serve the UK and Ireland
Sormac BV, developer and manufacturer of machinery and processing lines for the fresh-cut industry, will open a dedicated office located in Suffolk, UK, in partnership with Sean Martin as the

South American Blueberry Convention returns in April
The event will analyse how to detect opportunities presented by blueberry production in the region and many other issues, bringing together world experts and members of the global blueberry

Government and horticulture sector target $12b in exports by 2035
A new Government and industry strategy launched today has its sights on growing the value of New Zealand’s horticultural production to $12 billion by 2035, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor

"The availability of affordable heat is of vital importance"
"The most difficult thing to find was a good location, one which had good energy costs. We have heat for low prices, so we are in an extraordinarily good position on the market. Then we had to

The Summer Berry Company's green gains
Tell me about the Summer Berry Company’s journey so far. Our company exists as The Summer Berry Company Group since 2019 but the business draws on more than 50 years of experience in the berry

Onion production remains a solid industry in Senegal
Onion production is a "very solid" industry in Senegal, says Mr. Giorgio Guidi, Manager of the producer Guidi Senegal, which grows several varieties of onions and other crops for different

Good quality and size a feature of 2023’s New Zealand export apple crop
The New Zealand apple industry is expecting fruit of good quality and size as it heads into the 2023 export harvest season.

New technologies and interesting players
The Food and Agriculture Organization has warned for years that crop production needs to increase by 60-70% by 2050 to feed the demands of a growing global population. Energy, water and natural

Michigan Red Delicious and Gala apples expected to do well in Mexico
According to Diane Smith, the head of the Michigan Apple Committee, a decision to return to exporting apples to Mexico is a logical move. “With a record-sized crop this year--approximately 34.5

AUSVEG pre-budget submission - summary of recommendations
AUSVEG supports the Federal Government’s goal of boosting the value of Australian agriculture to $100 billion by 2030 and believes the Australian vegetable industry will be a significant

Positive outlook for NZ apple crop
The New Zealand Apple industry is expecting a solid 2023 export crop characterised by good quality and size.

The Victorian stone fruit grower selling main orchard to focus on other 'exciting' opportunities
A Victorian fruit grower is in the process of transitioning out of growing, which will see the company sell its main orchard to focus on other opportunities within the produce industry. The Manto

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds innovations at Fruit Logistica
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica where it will showcase some of the industry's latest amazing innovations (Hall 1.2 stand C-50), including Ideal melons, among the 10

Mexican Association hosts 4th annual Agricultural Social Responsibility Symposium
For the fourth consecutive year, the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture AC (AMHPAC) will hold the Agricultural Social Responsibility Symposium to discuss relevant issues for those who