Macfrut 2023 targets leadership goal
The 40th edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fresh produce industry, is set to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from 3-5 May 2023. The event, which focuses specifically

Laredo District in Texas is number 1 for US-Mexico agricultural trade
Fueled by produce shipments traveling via trucks and rail, the Laredo customs district was the top U.S.-Mexico border port of entry (POE) for agricultural trade from January through October 2022.

Value drops for NZ fruit exports in 2022
New Zealand food exports grew by over NZ$8bn in 2022, but there was a decline in trade value for some of the country’s key fresh produce lines. Figures from Stats NZ reveal the value of

Global coalition of fresh produce calls for policy measures to safeguard fresh produce supplies
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce today released a report analysing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables. The report argues that fruits and vegetables are a

Global producer prepares for future through climate protection and resilient varieties
BayWa Global Produce, the sector-specific portfolio manager, is increasing its own resilience and performance through a clearly defined corporate strategy and future-oriented positioning of its

Aldi named UK cheapest supermarket
Aldi has been confirmed as the UK’s lowest-priced supermarket in a new independent price comparison survey. According to trade magazine The Grocer, the supermarket offered the lowest price on a

Logistics improvements tested as Chile ships greater volumes of stone fruit
Chilean stone fruit has just begun shipping to the U.S. via vessel a couple of weeks ago. “The season was seven to 10 days early this year. We started receiving early shipments in the last week

After achieving a record production in 2021, the world's potato production decreased by 6% in 2022
The French Interprofessional Potato (CNIPT) stated that, according to the latest figures published by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that are included in the World

Digital campaign for oranges and orange juice by those who produce and export them around the world
The new "Fresh Up Your Life! – top quality European fruit and veg" digital campaign has been online for a few weeks, a European Union and CSO Italy-funded project where growers talk about their

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