Hispatec sponsors Global GAP tour in Almeria
Under the slogan 'Sustainable agriculture of the future', Almeria will become, together with Kenya and Athens, one of the three stops of the GlobalG.A.P. Tour that the international certifier is

Andalusia forges closer water ties with Israel
The Regional Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Carmen Crespo, has held a meeting with Noam Weisbrod, director and researcher of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for

Uzbekistan has the cheapest mandarins in the EastFruit region
EastFruit analysts draw attention to the fact that the average wholesale price for mandarins in Uzbekistan is the lowest among countries where the international project team monitors wholesale

"Chinese market set for strong return"
Exhibitors are recommended to book and secure their stand at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show. Asia Fruit Logistica is back in Hong Kong this year, taking place on 6-8 September 2023 at

Earthpad marks “World first” for Sirane
UK-based packaging specialist Sirane has announced that its paper-recyclable absorbent pad for fruit has been approved for recycling by OPRL, making it the world’s first approved recyclable

Wellpak (UK) enters administration
Evesham-based fresh produce business Wellpak (UK) has been placed into administration, FPJ understands. Wellpak was founded in 1995 and is described as a supplier of exotic fruits, vegetables and

Peruvian avocado producers committed to expanding the campaign window with more varieties
In Peru, companies such as Agrícola Cerro Prieto are expanding their avocado varietal portfolio to extend the campaign's commercial window. The export volume skyrockets from the first half of May

"Cold weather, search for affordable trade is helping citrus sales"
In Europe, Citrus demand is currently running smoothly. "Cold weather always boosts citrus consumption, and the high prices and shortages for many products means people want affordable wares,"

ASOEX's Fruit Technology Consortium presents the first 100% Chilean red grape variety
Southern D’Light was announced last Thursday, February 16, on the Field Day of the Fruit Technological Consortium's Table Grape Genetic Improvement Program. This 100% Chilean red grape was

Almeria: Tomato shortage on the European market keeps prices high
International tomato supply on the European market continues to be reduced. Production in the Netherlands is low and in Turkey the low winter temperatures have slowed down the harvests. Exports of

Mpact confident even as consumers cut back, with a number of trends in its favour
According to spokespeople from Africa's largest paper and plastics packaging group, Mpact, the company is very positive about its prospects even as tough economic conditions weigh on consumer

Argentina seeks to boost citrus exports to US
A trade mission led by the governor of the Argentine province of Entre Rios, Gustavo Bordet, is heading to Washington to negotiate access for the region’s oranges and mandarins to the US market.

Food Safety solutions leader presents Ultrascreen PRO for fruit and vegetable processing
As a well-established Food Safety solutions leader, Ammeraal Beltech has developed yet another revolutionary product. Namely, the Ultrascreen PRO belts which were carefully engineered to address