Iranian banana imports change course
The widespread protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which quickly developed into strikes, including in the transportation sector, have added to the woes of fruit

An investment group led by Everwood Capital buys Partida Logistics
An investment group led by Everwood Capital has acquired the entire share capital of Partida Logistics (Partida Aduanas S.L.), an Algeciras-based company specialising in customs clearance and

Janssen and Fresh Inset partner on produce preservation
Fresh Inset and Janssen PMP have signed an evaluation and standstill agreement to test and develop Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology on fresh produce and ornamental plants. The group has granted

Private households bought less fresh fruit in 2022
Looking back, the fruit and vegetable market was significantly influenced by several factors last year. On the one hand, the war in Ukraine initially caused energy and transport costs to rise,

GCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) has released a report analysing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables. The report argues that fruits and vegetables

Kaluga region of Russia exports 645 tons of mushrooms
The Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor summed up the results of exports from the Kaluga region. The department reports that in 2022, the region's farmers sent 645 tons of mushrooms

Study reveals environmental benefits of modified atmosphere packaging
StePac, L.A. Ltd. analyzed supply chains it is closely involved with to assess how its packaging preserves the quality of fresh produce during handling, shipping and storing, and by doing so

Increasing consumer consumption is the key to growth in 2023 for a North Queensland Papaya grower
A leading North Queensland papaya grower says it is important to increase consumer awareness of the fruit, and in turn consumption, to help grow the category and help meet rising production costs.

Potatoes transported on 135 meter long conveyor belt to Middle Eastern French fry factory
The Dutch company Bijlsma Hercules has delivered a conveyor belt of no less than 135 meters to a business in the Middle East. This belt will transport potatoes from the crate offloading

Bakker Belgium uses e-truck
Bakker Belgium has announced that for the first time, an e-truck will transport fresh fruit and vegetables to retailer Delhaize. According to the Greenyard company, the new Volvo truck will