Mission announces South African expansion
Mission Produce has announced a joint venture with South African farming company ZZ2 Boerdery (ZZ2) private equity firm Criterion Africa Partners (CAP) to develop avocado production in South

"We want to show the many positive developments in Mexican fruit cultivation"
The European market offers excellent potential for Mexican fruit. That became clear during the Mexican Business Forum, organized by United Producers of Mexico. At the Dutch Chamber of Commerce

123 tons of tainted Chilean cherries intercepted at Taiwanese border
Some 123 tons of Chilean cherries were denied entry into Taiwan after food safety tests showed they contained excess levels of pesticide residues, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Mercabarna: Fruit and vegetable sector reaches record turnover in 2022 thanks to exports
The total companies in Mercabarna's fruit and vegetable sector marketed a volume of 2,245,045 t of these products in 2022. This is a growth of 11% compared to 2021 and 3% compared to 2019,

Sprouts Farmers Market launches rescued organic produce programme
Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, has announced the launch of its Rescued Organics

Half of the recipients of direct CAP aid in the Valencia region are over 65 years old.
LA UNIÓ Llauradora i Ramadera has prepared a study, with data published by the FEGA for 2021, from which the main conclusion is that nearly half of the people receiving direct CAP aid in the

The cartonboard industry consolidates its position as one of Spain's economic pillars
The cardboard industry in Spain is in a situation of stability. This is reflected in the sector report, corresponding to 2022, presented by AFCO (Spanish Association of manufacturers of corrugated

Apo Conerpo at Fruit Logistica with the EU project Pears with love
The EU project Pears with Love: a case study of sustainable agriculture, promoted by Apo Conerpo, will have a dedicated stand (hall 2.2, stand A10) at Fruit Logistica. Pears with Love brings as a

Uvasdoce Fresh to attend Fruit Logistica 2023
Uvasdoce Fresh are heading to Fruit Logistica 2023, one of the most important international fairs in the fruit and vegetable sector. It will be held from 8 to 10 February in Messe Berlin as usual.

Chilean cherries, blueberries and plums have returned to the Chinese market
The first shipment of Chilean cherries were unloaded at the Nansha Port of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on December 22. Chilean cherries, blueberries and plums have returned to the

Singrow launches climate resilient strawberry
Singapore-based agri-genomics firm Singrow has unveiled a new, climate-resilient strawberry variety designed to be grown in tropical climates. The variety was developed using the

Sales cooperation between OGA / OGV Bruchsal eG and OGM Oberkirch eG
The producer organisations for fruit and vegetables OGA / OGV Nordbaden eG in Bruchsal and OGM Mittelbaden eG in Oberkirch, which are recognised under EU law, are planning joint marketing from 1

Colombia's Caribbean Region's banana production increased by 2% and now accounts for 48% of the country's banana exports
According to preliminary figures, Colombia exported 1.8 million tons of bananas in 2022, i.e. 7% less than in the previous year. However, production in the Caribbean region increased by 2% growth

"Visitors can taste strawberries served by chefs"
The Organizzazione di Produttori Terre della Luce will be attending the Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin again this year, for the fifth time. "The German fruit and vegetable fair,' says

Brits rein in grocery spend
British shoppers are reining in grocery spend post-Christmas, new retail figures show. UK supermarkets experienced a continued decline in volume sales during the four weeks ending 28 January 2023,

Last of Neofresh’s litchis but the ginger never stops
From its base in Hectorspruit, Neofresh manages its subtropical fruit operations from its late litchi farm in White River, Mpumalanga Province, northeastwards to where the bulk of their papayas

South Tyrol: VIP reorganisation - a first interim assessment
VIP, the Association of Val Venosta Producers of Fruit and Vegetables, will be represented at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023 at Stand A-40 in Hall 6.2. There, interested parties can find out, among other

“The amount of yellow kiwi available on the market is still lower than demand.”
The Primland project continues to grow successfully in Asturias, where a significant increase in cultivation hectares is expected. “Currently, our company in the principality, Kiwis La Rodriga,

"Rozszerzamy dystrybucję bananów jednokrotnego użytku w Europie, aby rozwiązać problem marnowania żywności"
Fresh Del Monte ogłosiło plan silnej ekspansji swojego wygodnego, 24-kilogramowego pudełka z bananami Del Monte na rynku europejskim. Produkt jest zapakowany w małe pudełko

First use of human urine as fertiliser
For the first time, human urine is being used in France to make a crop fertiliser. The French National Agency for Food Safety, Environment and Occupational Health has just authorised Toopi

Onions become currency in Filipino store
A retail store in the Philippines accepted onions as payment for select in-store items on Saturday. A branch of the Japan Home Center accepts one onion in exchange for the customers’ chosen

#Repartofresh. Gros Maestri del fresco: distinctive displays to enhance seasonality
Scenic displays to enhance seasonality and capture consumers' attention. The stores in the Gros Maestri del Fresco network are distinctive for the solutions adopted in the fruit and vegetable

Ports in Australia and Japan ink collaboration agreement
The new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) and the Port of Himeji aims to promote collaboration and information sharing between the two ports on

A 75% reduction in chemical sprays and 61% more raspberries
Last week, an article was published on trials of growing strawberries under retractable flat-roof cooling houses in Irapuato, Mexico. At the same site, at 1,700 m. elevation, raspberries were