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Vertical Future partners with Modi Fresh in India
UK-based vertical farming technology expands into Indian market with Modi Fresh to develop consumer-facing brand
T&G commisions automated Hawke’s Bay packhouse
First phase of state-of-the-art apple packhouse is complete helping T&G manage increased volume growth and lift productivity
Guimaras mangoes receive GI
Mangoes from key Philippine growing region awarded geographical indication for their extra sweet taste
Pakistani cherries eager for China
As cherry season ramps up industry is hopeful of gaining access to China for key growing region of Gilgit-Baltistan
West Australian avocados gain access to Thailand
Thai authorities approve access for key growing region which will provide a boost for Australian avocado exports
Thailand targets export growth
Commerce ministry aims to boost food exports by 10 per cent in 2023 as quality improves
Agrofresh expands offering in Brazil
Post-harvest freshness solutions specialist has SmartFresh InBox solution approved in Brazil
New Matola Cargo Terminal to boost exports
New facilities in Maputo in Mozambique will boost Southern African export logistics to Middle East, Asia and Far East
Frutura announces major consolidation in avocados
Frutura-branded Hass avocados will be on sale in North America from the third quarter of this year
Tickets on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors can buy their tickets online now to save up to 40 per cent and beat the queues in Hong Kong
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Dutch Greenhouse Delta Indian trade mission a success
Successful HortiRoad2India trade mission strengthens relations and explores high-tech collaborations in Indian horticulture
Zespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months
Floods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
Australian melons chase bigger slice of Asia
South-East Asia is a high priority for Australian melon industry as it looks to grow exports
New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
Australian-developed genetically modified cavendish banana submitted for regulatory approval
Spread reaches lettuce milestone
Japanese vertical farm operator sells 100m servings of its Vegetus lettuce offering
Limoneira partners with Apeel
Citrus heavyweight enters into exclusive licensing relationship with Apeel to improve quality and extend the shelf-life of its lemons
Australian fruit could hold key to citrus greening answer
A genome map of a native lime could pave the way for the development of disease-resistant citrus varieties
VIDEO: Sir Charles Godfray ‘optimistic’ about global food security
Ahead of his 2023 City Food & Drink Lecture on 15 May, illustrious population biologist Sir Charles Godfray tells Fred Searle why he is optimistic about the task of feeding a growing world population, and doing it sustainably
New theme for ClemenGold
This year’s ClemenGold campaign to be anchored by a new theme: ‘ClemenGold, your language of love’