South Africa: Changes in weather systems could affect production
Both agricultural research group Agri Biz and the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) have warned that southern Africa could face drier times in the coming years as the El Niño weather system is

SoFruPak presents packaging innovations at medFEL
Even though the medFEL trade fair in the south of France is not (yet) quite as well known internationally as its big sisters from Berlin, Madrid or Rimini: Among the visitors and exhibitors there

Charlotte Langerak-Visser appointed as CEO of Viscon Group
As of May 1, Charlotte Langerak-Visser, a third-generation family member, has been appointed as the new CEO of Viscon Group. Charlotte takes over the baton from René de Vos. René will continue

Oranges from the Guadalquivir may fall by 60%.
Companies such as Sandías El Abuelo have prioritised the land near the wells they have acquired rights to plant, and have even "sacrificed part of the production", explains Francisco Heredia

Prognosfruit 2023: 2 - 4 August 2023 in Trentino, Italy - registrations are open now
"Last year's event brought home to all of us how important Prognosfruit and its three-day programme are for the apple and pear sector. Prognosfruit offers delegates the opportunity to meet and

Apple and Pear growers welcome clean-up support but need urgent information
New Zealand Apples and Pears is welcoming the Government's support to clean up orchards, but is calling on the government to urgently talk to growers as they recover and rebuild following the

ZIM locks in new Sekstant Door Sensor technology
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) has announced its latest investment in the shipping industry with the order of 1,000 Star Cool reefers with Sekstant door sensors and a similar volume

Dark times persist for SA’s mushroom industry
Industry experts paint a gloomy outlook for South Africa’s mushroom industry, largely as a direct result of load shedding, high input costs and the closure of two mushroom farms. In the mushroom