Global capacity loss nearing pre-pandemic normal
While the pandemic challenges were initiated by an exceptionally large growth in demand, the real challenge came as this high demand growth clogged up the hinterlands, which in turn clogged up the

AMI: How will the asparagus year 2023 develop?
With spring, the asparagus season in Germany begins again. Even though the starting situation could be better due to increased production costs and persistent inflation, there is confidence after

Morocco: Bank Al Maghrib raises key interest rate to stem inflation
Bank Al Maghrib raises its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3% as the High Commission for Planning reports inflation rose again to 10.1% YoY in February 2023. At its first 2023 quarterly

Dutch fish transporter spreads wings into frozen goods, fruit and vegetables
Ask anyone in Europe's transport sector about what kind of company Kotra Logistics is, and nine times out of ten, they will say: a fish transporter. "That label will stick with us for the

Dole Ireland backs Dundalk FC academy teams
Dole, the world’s largest fresh produce company, has teamed up Irish football club Dundalk FC to become title sponsor of its MU17 and MU19 academy teams. Under its previous name Total Produce,

Downward tomato trend in Spain reversed since energy crisis
The market for tomatoes produced in Spain has been on the decline for the past 5-10 years, while peppers and cucumbers have been growing. Since the recent energy crisis in Northern Europe,

“The Chinese market is doing well for Australian grapes"
The Australian grape harvest is well underway and growers are looking at a much better harvest this year, the season started slightly late but the quality and colour is looking very good. “The

UK and EU to seal Northern Ireland Windsor Framework deal
The UK-EU deal is designed to make trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK smoother. It gives Stormont's Assembly more say over EU rules, and has been welcomed by most Northern

Global Tomato Congress presents the future of fresh tomatoes
As the challenges of the past year continue to be felt, the Global Tomato Congress is back in Rotterdam with a programme filled with talks and discussions about how to safeguard the future of the