All Production & Trade articles – Page 134
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NewsIndian apple imports rise by over 70 per cent
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
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NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre launches at Asia Fruit Logistica
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre is the brand-new content hub at the heart of Asia Fruit Logistica, and it’s open to every visitor and exhibitor
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PodcastsFruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
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NewsIndustry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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NewsDP World opens its largest-ever UK warehouse to meet consumer demand
The logistics giant has invested over £34m into the warehouse which was completed in Coventry last month
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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NewsApril sees Spanish export volume and value increase
Fepex reveals that export volume for the month climbed 14 per cent on 2023, with value up 10 per cent
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NewsNFU calls for political support to ‘Save Our Spuds’
Union says potato sector is under huge pressure from a perfect storm of challenges
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NewsGreek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
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NewsRain delays ripening, reducing window for Kenyan avocados
Excessive rain and the ongoing Red Sea crisis have created headaches for Kenyan avocados this season, delaying ripening and increasing the transit time to their main market in Europe
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NewsResearch finds 91 per cent of Brits prefer homegrown cherries
Independent research on behalf of Driscoll’s also reveals that seven of the 10 best-performing cherry varieties were British
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NewsBritish blueberry season kicks off
Hall Hunter will supply 50 per cent of the 6,000 tonnes of UK-grown blueberries expected to hit retailer shelves
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NewsUS halts avocado and mango inspections in Michoacán
Suspension follows security concerns, current shipments and shipments from other Mexican states not affected
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NewsSuperplum lychee season begins
Sulphitation-free lychees available in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai
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NewsEvaldar wins Honey Gold Grower of the Year
Mango grower recognised for excellent communication and accurate forecasting at Piñata Farms’ annual Honey Gold Congress
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NewsKalfresh supports healthy eating campaign to promote consumption
Queensland carrot grower targets families with lunchbox-friendly snack range of pre-cut and shredded carrots
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NewsTaste key to melon success
Hans van den Heuvel, general manager at Hillfresh, highlights the melons that are making waves for the Dutch group
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NewsCool weather creates shortfall in UK strawberry supply
Low temperatures at start of June lead to gaps on supermarket shelves, but growers expect volumes to match rising demand for Wimbledon fortnight
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NewsChile revises kiwifruit export forecast upwards
Shipments set to reach 139,000 tonnes for the 2024 season
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NewsIsraeli grape exports dry up, but country’s influence remains
Fierce competition on overseas markets and strong domestic sales have combined to reduce Israeli grape exports to zero, but the country’s role in the development of new varieties is key