Movement of asparagus from Peru through South Florida ports expected to remain the same
Movement of asparagus from Peru imports through South Florida ports of entry is expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices large much higher and standard higher. 11-pound cartons

Fruit wastage, combating it with vignettes
We often have preconceptions not only about people, but also about the fruit and vegetables we find on sale, and this compromises our purchase. But what if, as consumers, we found additional

Minimum wage to initially rise to 12.41 euros in 2024
In the coming year, the statutory minimum wage is to increase by 0.41 cents to a total of 12.41 euros per hour. This is the proposal of the Minimum Wage Commission of 26 June 2023. From 1 January

Allegations of killings by guards at Del Monte farm in Kenya
A report by British newspaper The Guardian in collaboration with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism says that security guards employed on a Del Monte pineapple plantation in Kenya allegedly

Sainsbury’s sets up station pop-up to help nourish the nation
Research by Sainsbury’s has revealed that deciding what to cook for dinner is high on the agenda for commuters, with 74 per cent saying they think about their evening mealtime on their journey

FEM, ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new hi-tech greenhouse
A new greenhouse serving research, training and experimentation activities was inaugurated last Thursday on the campus of the Edmund Mach Foundation in San Michele all'Adige. It is a very modern

Heavy rains and floods hit Serbian agriculture
Due to overflowing rivers and streams, a state of emergency was declared in 56 cities and municipalities in Serbia. As authorities are dealing with the damages, further flooding is expected with

UK cold chain keeps its cool
British trade association the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has revealed new survey results showing that 74 per cent of UK cold chain operators consider that the sector has emerged from supply chain

Steven Martina to leave The Greenery
After a career spanning more than 19 years, nearly eight of which were as CEO, Steven Martina will bid farewell to The Greenery on August 31. In his pursuit of organizational impact and personal

Take a look at the 20 largest exporters of blueberries in the world
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), the global trade of blueberries was valued at $2.77 billion, along with an export volume of over 459,000 tons

Future of the Ashton and Langburg Fruit Factory still uncertain
As the search for a new buyer for the Ashton and Langburg Fruit Factory continues, the livelihoods of 300 farmers, 4,550 factory workers, 2 000 permanent farm workers and countless seasonal

Retailers face MP questions over rising food prices
Bosses from the ‘big four’ supermarkets face questions from MPs tomorrow (27 June) on rising food prices. Retail executives are likely to be asked by MPs on the cross-party business and trade

Interpera 2023, focus on technical visits
In a few days, European pear professionals will meet in Lleida (Catalonia, Spain) to take stock of the past season and prepare for the next one. In addition to a one-day conference, the organisers