Logistics UK 'cautiously optimistic' about new NI trade rules
The UK and the EU this week reached an “historic” agreement on Northern Ireland’s (NI) Brexit trade rules, ending months of intense negotiations. Prime minister Rishi Sunak and EU Commission

Fruit from Chile arrives in Changsha
A cargo plane carrying grapes and plums from Chile landed at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in Changsha, Hunan province, on Saturday. It was the first time the province imported fresh

O'TERROIR new partner of CANDINE BIO
O'Terroir thus becomes a producer and distributor of the organic version of the Candine apple, with a commitment to develop this organic line of 25 hectares in production by 2027. Candine Bio will

South African top fruit growers look for new destinations in India and China
Roux Groenewald, CEO of Betko in Villiersdorp, has seen an early interest from Europe in Royal Gala. He attributes this to the impact of heat waves and the high cost of cooling in Europe for the

Superfresh Growers to expand cherry production by 30 per cent
Superfresh Growers has invested in a state-of-the-art packing line that will enable it to expand its sweet cherry production by 30 per cent from this summer. The company expects the facility to up

NFU launches horticultural growth strategy
Against the backdrop of empty supermarket shelves, the NFU has launched a strategy to increase British horticultural production. If backed by government, the “enabling framework” would help

Social network: Westfalia supports small farmers in achieving big goals
Westfalia Fruit is expanding its collaboration with small farmers in some of the world's poorest and most remote areas to help them access global markets and build sustainable livelihoods. In

Quality concerns and low volume on Mexican limes
Lime demand is expected to strengthen as is pricing. Motaz Hassan of Calgary, Alberta-based Empire Traders Inc. says demand was slow on weeks seven and eight but is anticipated to increase for