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Voluntary charter imminent as Global Coalition seeks solutions to shipping issues

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At the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre in Hong Kong, industry leaders discussed what a voluntary charter for fresh produce transportation could look like

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L-r: Ron Lemaire, Marc Evrard, Werner van Rooyen, Robert Mant and Ling Ma

Voluntary charter imminent as Global Coalition seeks solutions to shipping issues

At the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre in Hong Kong, industry leaders discussed what a voluntary charter for fresh produce transportation could look like

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EU producer organisations losing ground despite funding

The ECA has found that despite receiving €1.06bn in EU support in 2023, producer organisations continue to lose market share and farmer membership

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Comment: Being first to market matters less than being ready

The arrival of new, early green varieties raises an important question for the Greek kiwifruit industry, writes industry veteran George Kallitsis

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BASF appoints banks to lead Agricultural Solutions IPO preparation

German chemicals giant BASF has mandated Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan as global coordinators for the planned Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing of its Agricultural Solutions division, which combines crop protection, seeds, traits, biologicals and digital farming tools.

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Blue Whale lays out aims as Mission-Driven Company

The French fruit group has acted to put social and environmental objectives at the heart of its governance in a move that “reaffirms what makes Blue Whale unique”

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Indofresh opens seventh branch in Indonesia

Balikpapan facility strengthens the company’s cold-chain distribution network across eastern part of the country

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DSR Taiko and PKNP launch export traceability for Pahang Musang King

Malaysian durian specialist and state development corporation introduce digital traceability framework, supported by proposed Pahang Durian City integrated economic hub

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IFPA’s Executive Leadership Summit Asia tracks changing market

Fresh produce industry leaders gather in Hong Kong, discussing key trends including resilient demand, a bifurcating market, and the rise of quick commerce

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Voluntary charter imminent as Global Coalition seeks solutions to shipping issues

At the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre in Hong Kong, industry leaders discussed what a voluntary charter for fresh produce transportation could look like

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Grocery price inflation rises amid shifting shopping habits

Overall grocery price inflation rises to 2.3 per cent, as lunchbox staples increase and brands outpace own-label

Moroccan sweet pepper exports to the UK have grown by 5.8 per cent over the past three years

Morocco gains ground in UK sweet pepper top three

Moroccan exports increase by two thirds, putting the country on track to overtake Germany within increasingly competitive UK supply base

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Australia suspends imports of Vietnamese pomelo over biosecurity concerns

DAFF has confirmed affected fruit was either destroyed or exported

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NZKGI CEO Colin Bond announces resignation

Bond will finish his time at the industry body in Q1 2027