KM Packaging sets up Australian business
Flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has officially set up an Australian business entity. Trading as KM Packaging Services ANZ (Australia-New Zealand), the business will

"Major shortages, high prices in ginger market"
Considerable shortages and high prices currently characterize the European ginger market. That is according to Sophie Ye of KX Food in Belgium. "Lower yields mean imports from China are at only

Bestway has built a 3.45% stake in Sainsbury's, not considering offer
UK: AF Blakemore appoints Carol Welch as new CEO AF Blakemore, one of the UK's largest privately owned family businesses, is pleased to announce that Carol Welch will join as Chief Executive in

The fruit and vegetable department determines consumer preference for the store and drives the sales
The shelf placement of fruit and vegetables in the shops, as well as the key role played by innovation to increase consumption, are some of the topics that emerged from the interview of FreshPlaza

Europe to Asia reefer rates slide
Freight rates on the Europe to Asia trades have begun to follow the wider container market down after a period of resistance. According to a market update from freight rate benchmarking firm

FLIA Finalists
During the first two days of the show, trade visitors will be able to view each of the nominations in an exhibition area in Hall 20 and vote for their favourite. The winner of the award will be

Mafs targets produce export growth
Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (Mafs) has revealed its plans to focus on growing the country’s fresh produce exports in 2023. According to a report from The Malaysian

Citrus growing in Florida still perseveres focuses on juice market
As has been reported for years now, Florida's citrus crop has been decreasing and things are not yet looking to be picking up. Centuries ago, growing and producing citrus began in Southeast Asia.

South Africa tangerine/mandarin exports forecast to reach a record 560,000 tons in 2022/23
South Africa exports of tangerines/mandarins are forecast to grow by almost 8 percent in 2022/23 to reach a record 560,000 tons on higher production and strong overseas demand. The European Union

AlmerÍa: Smaller supply brings higher prices
The cold spell in Almería in the last week of January led to a significant drop in production. As expected, prices have increased for all products, but most for peppers and tomatoes. In addition,

Private households bought less fresh fruit in 2022
Looking back, the fruit and vegetable market was significantly influenced by several factors last year. On the one hand, the war in Ukraine initially caused energy and transport costs to rise,

Chile: More than 67,000 tonnes of prunes exported
The value was US$ 256 million in 2022. Thanks to a cultivated area of 12,550 ha, Chile is able to achieve a total plum production of around 100,000 t per year, 2/3 of which is destined for dried

“We did sell much more of Gala variety”
The sales of Polish apples has been rather stable, but there was one specific variety that did exceptionally well in Western Europe, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter

Dutch ambitions to make the international fresh food chain more sustainable
In terms of sustainability, the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector is an international leader. In which aspects is the sector different from other countries in this regard? What does that mean in

Kaluga region of Russia exports 645 tons of mushrooms
The Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor summed up the results of exports from the Kaluga region. The department reports that in 2022, the region's farmers sent 645 tons of mushrooms

Strong export market for Australian lychees in New Zealand, Canada and US
According to Australia Lychee Growers Association president Derek Foley, who also grows the fruit in the Bundaberg region, the season is going well and lychee lovers can look forward to more

"Moroccan and Egyptian clementines being pushed on Belgian market"
Spanish citrus prices have been quite high this whole season. "The supply's not limited, but volumes are lower than in previous years. So, prices, especially for juicing oranges, are much higher

Choco acquires Spanish start-up Katoo
This strengthens Choco's presence in the Spanish market and further expands its position as a driver of digitalisation in the food service industry. All Katoo customers will be able to benefit

“The red guava would be an exclusive, ultra-exotic fruit in this market”
The red guava season has recently kicked off in India. The history of India and guava is a long one, says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports: “India has a

Cortilia, in Milan Country flavours at the pace of the city
With I sapori di campagna a ritmo di città Cortiliahas launched its new outdoor campaign in Milan (until 30 January ) on more than three hundred shelters and with two maxi-billboards.

Eurofins acquires Express Micro Science
Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK has announced the acquisition of a micro testing business in Scotland.  Eurofins has purchased Linlithgow-based Express Micro Science, one of

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBER
The increased energy costs have hit the winter production of cucumbers on the northern hemisphere hard. Many northern European cucumber growers have opted out of heating or lighting their cucumber