'Agricultural machinery, safety and technology go hand in hand'
The fleet of agricultural machinery in Italy is too old and does not comply with the main safety standards. At the same time, the Italian industry makes the most advanced agricultural machinery in

Chilean Pink Lady apples arrive at Aartsen
Aartsen has been importing apples from across the globe for years in both Europe and Asia. They bring in well-known varieties like Royal Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith, but also exclusive club

Countdown on to IBO Summit
The countdown is on to the 2023 International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit, which kicks off on July 3 in Poland and is the first to take place in Europe. “This meeting can truly be called

How proper handling during cross-border transfers can help maintain the cold chain
Two weeks ago, an article was published that included best practices for protecting perishable shipments throughout the international cold chain. In the best of circumstances, the task of shipping

Melon consumption increasing despite insufficient volumes
"The melon sales trend started improving in early June with increasing consumption. The organoleptic qualities of the product are good, however volumes remain far below those of June 2022, meaning

Egyptian citrus prices held up well throughout the season
As Egypt's citrus season comes to an end, growers and exporters are reporting a good year in terms of prices. Mahmoud Esawy, of exporter Al Wessam, said, "This season has been one of the best in

Photo report Hort Connection 2023
Hort Connections 2023 came to a close last night with the gala dinner and industry awards. A list of the winners can be found below. This year the exhibitors were all talking about the automation

NZ produce industry ushers in Sustainability Guidelines to meet pressing UN deadline
This week United Fresh launches its Sustainability Guidelines, a significant body of work designed to assist fresh fruit and vegetable value chain organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to