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20th of June in Lille
France: Open day at wholesalers market
The wholesalers market in Lille is situated in the North of France nearby the Belgian border in a metropolitan area with around 1.5 million residents. The market was built and began in 1972 and occupies an area of 40 hectares. The activities which will take place will be performed by 50 companies who.....

XXI Melon & Watermelon International Congress taking place in Honduras
The Federation of Agroexporters of Honduras (FPX), the Association of Producers & Exporters of Melons of Honduras (APROXMEH) and the Al Invest program are hosting the XXI Melon & Watermelon International Congress. The event is taking place on the 4th-6th September 2013, in the Hotel & Club.....

Large Italian participation planned Fresh Produce Ukraine 2013
The organisers of Fresh Produce Ukraine are very pleased to announce that a large Italian participation is planned during Fresh Produce Ukraine 2013.Following the successful edition of Fresh Produce Ukraine 2012 in which more than 23 Italian companies participated a large increase in Italian exhibitors is.....

PMA’s Foodservice Conference will apply innovation
Innovation is trending for good reason: business leaders know it is a key to overcoming market challenges such as today’s foodservice environment. Those challenges include rising food costs, increasing scrutiny over menu labeling and trans fat initiatives, lingering economic stagnation, and consumer demand.....

AU: Gold Coast Convention to host United Nations of Horticulture
Delegates representing 11 nations have confirmed their attendance at the AUSVEG National Convention, Trade Show and Awards for Excellence and associated events, highlighting the increasing international recognition of the event, the biggest of its type in Australia. “Australian-grown vegetables are.....

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Novelties and knowledge at United Fresh 2013
With a spectacular opening at the USS Midway, United Fresh welcomed thousands of fresh produce industry leaders to San Diego last week. The trade show floor on Wednesday was packed. On Thursday it was a bit slower, but the exhibitors overall were very pleased. Click here for the photo reportAttendees at the.....

More than $10,000 in Prizes
US: Third annual Mango Mania Display Contest commences in July
The National Mango Board (NMB) is calling on mango shippers for their help to encourage small retailers to participate in their third annual Mango Mania Display Contest throughout the month of July. The contest is designed specifically for individual stores or small chains with up to 50 stores to help boost.....

Attendees express satisfaction with event
Guatemala: 3,713 visitors at this year's Agritrade
Agexport have released statistics relating to their recently held Agritrade event. The event, the 16th edition, was held in Antigua, Guatemala on 14th and 15th March this year. A total of 3,713 visitors attended the event, coming from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Argentina, Peru,.....

International Pineapple Organization
Global Pineapple Conference a platform for all industry members
The International Pineapple Organization is pleased to announce it is holding its Global Pineapple Conference on November 1st this year, at the Marriott Hotel, San Jose, Costa Rica.Explaining the background to both the IPO and the conference, Executive Director, Will Cavan says, "IPO is the brainchild of Max.....

Hortifruti Brasil Show 2013
Brazil: Technological innovation in the fruit and vegetable chain
The search for safe food with a sustainable and healthy traceability will be the subject of discussion between representatives of Brazil's main Supply Centres during "Hortifruti Brasil Show 2013", to be held between 16 and 18 May in Curitiba, Brazil. At the event there will also be discussions on the.....

Photo Report (170 pictures):
Horti Asia looks set for growth
The second edition of Horti Asia closed its doors last Saturday with quite a positive feeling. With good visitor numbers and overall positive reactions from the exhibitors, the trade show looks to become an important meeting place for horticultural activities in Asia. Being organized in Thailand's capital.....

Spain: FRUIT ATTRACTION grows by 11.5%
FRUIT ATTRACTION, the international trade fair for fruit and vegetables, will increase its surface area by 11.5% compared to last year. The extension entails a total of 18,000 square meters. This offers excellent prospects for the fifth edition, to be held 16-18 October at the pavilions 5, 7 and 9 of the.....

Tickets now on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors can now book at the online ticket shop and save 35 per cent on their tickets to Asia’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable trade show. Hong Kong, 13 May 2013 - The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica, Asia’s leading trade show for the fresh fruit and vegetable business, is open. Online.....

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Prognosfruit registration now open
COPA COGECA and the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) are pleased to announce the opening of the registrations for the Prognosfruit 2013 conference. Information and registration to the 2013 edition are now posted on the conference website: www.prognosfruit.eu. Prognosfruit is Europe’s leading annual.....

Nogales and Los Angeles
National Mango Board hosts domestic industry outreach meetings
The National Mango Board (NMB) travels to the top mango importing port cities allowing the NMB to meet face-to-face with importers, wholesalers and others who handle mangos in the US to share details about programs and results. Upcoming industry outreach meetings include Los Angeles, Calif. and Nogales,.....

Fresh AgroMashov
Israel: Akol to unveil advanced greenhouse growing system
At the 2013 Fresh AgroMashov Exhibition the Israeli agricultural software company AKOL, will unveil the most advanced system in the world for growing fresh produce in greenhouses. It has been ranked 5th (in 2012) in the list of innovative companies in the world by the magazine "Fast Company" - for its.....

16-19 September 2013, Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria: ACA announces World Cashew Festival
On 16-19 September 2013, the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) will hold the World Cashew Festival and the Expo13 in Lagos, Nigeria at the Eko Hotel Suites. Cashew farmers, processors, traders, exporters, services providers, retailers, equipment manufacturers, bankers, and governments will certainly convene.....

11 seed suppliers and 64 machines on display:
Australia: Vegetable trends on show at expo
Thousands of growers and visitors from around the world travelled to Werribee to see the National Vegetable Expo this week. The expo ran yesterday and today at the DPI vegetable trials site on Dairy Rd. The event attracted 11 seed exhibitors and 64 machinery displays. New varieties of lettuce, broccoli and.....

Colombia: FIT presents MW technology to the fruit and vegetable
On May 7th 2013,theBogota official presentation on microwave technologywill be held at the Hotel Lancaster House.For Colombian exporters, this new technology could offer better product preservation and the possibility to reach the European markets using water transport.First, they have to get thetrade.....

Israel: Fresh AgroMashov 2013 connecting growers and buyers
The Fresh AgroMashov exhibition of 2013 sets off for the 23rd consecutive year and will be held between the 11th and 12th of June 2013, at the Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center, Tel Aviv. Fresh AgroMashov connects farmers of fresh agricultural produce with buyers, agents, exporters and marketers.....

Australia: Vegetable expo doesn't attract ministers
The Australian State government will not have a representative at the National Vegetable Expo at Werribee this week. Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh declined to attend, and no other minister was sent in his place, despite the fact the expo represents Australia's $3,023 million vegetable industry, which.....

Alltech’s Symposium 2013
Examine the shifting regulatory landscape
Effective labeling can be a company’s best defense against litigation, while also acting as the bridge between a product and its consumers. Striking the balance between these two objectives requires investing in a strong regulatory department, equipped to meet the international challenges of a growing.....

Photo report (101 photos)
Medfel attracts bigger crowds
This year's Medfel trade fair in Perpignan, France, welcomed more visitors than it has ever had before. But the organizers noted that, even though the number of exhibitors and visitors has increased, they're still focused on attracting the right kind of crowd.Click here for the photo reportMedfel,.....

CPMA Toronto brought many business opportunities
With an opening reception at the Casa Loma (Spanish for Hill House), the CPMA had a wonderful start. The show had many other network and educational opportunities around the trade show hours. Click here for the photo report of the CPMA.Click here for the photo report of the opening reception.Companies also.....

Training on FSMA
US (TX): "One of the most important meetings in growers' lives"
For fruit and vegetable producers and shippers, one of the most important meetings of their careers will be held April 22-23 in Austin, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service produce expert.Dr. Juan Anciso, an AgriLife Extension citrus and vegetable specialist in Weslaco, will provide.....

RedLine Solutions hosts Machine Vision Software webinar
RedLine Solutions will be hosting an educational webinar to review the machine vision tools featured AutoVISION 2.0, Microscan’s next generation machine vision software. The April 25th webinar, “AutoVISION: Next Generation Machine Vision Software,” will feature guest speaker Microscan engineer Jonathan.....

Australian veg growers look to the future for inspiration
Liquid-Air engines, hydro-membranes and plant symbiosis all sound like elements of a sci-fi movie set thousands of years in the future, yet these innovations are being developed right now and will be on display at the Emerging Technologies Seminar, as part of the AUSVEG National Convention, held from 30 May.....

Rambutan producers prepare Mesoamerican Congress
The president of Rambutan Producers of Soconusco, Alfonso Pérez Romero, announced that preparations are underway for a Mesoamerican Congress on Rambutan in Tapachula, Mexico, aimed at seeking new distribution channels, better prices and support from the authorities to fight pests.Producers from South East.....

Berries of Ukraine 2013: Frozen Produce & Fresh Market
Ukraine's most important berry business event is moving to Mykolaiv. The decision was made by organizers of the annual international conference in 2013. Continuous changes to the event cities enables expansion of the geography of both participating countries and regions, as well as the organization of an.....

June 17th -19th in Warsaw
Organic Marketing Forum with innovative Networking Concept
8th European East-West Organic Exhibition and Networking Conference will take place between 17th -19th June in Warsaw with visitors from 30 countries expected. Following the motto "It is all about meeting the right people" European organic traders, processors and raw material producer will meet Organic.....

New logo for Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica presents its brand new logo ahead of its new international promotional campaign for the 2014 event. Featuring key elements from the previous version, the redesigned logo will be immediately recognisable. At the same time its refreshing simplicity and clarity create a forward-looking, timeless.....

Agriculture for the consumer
South Africa: Bien Donné Agri Cape Week Expo 2013
This renowned agricultural expo has become a household name in South Africa’s Western Cape agricultural circles and has been presented by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) since 1942. This tradition was revived in 2012 when the ARC’s Bien Donné Expo and the Agri Cape Week Expo, organised by the Agri.....

North America: CPMA first time mobile app
CPMA's 88th Annual Convention and Trade Show - Fresh Success - is just around the corner and this year information is being kept fresh for attendees who are offered a mobile event app for the first time. The brand new CPMA 2013 mobile App is now available for your iPhone, Android and BlackBerry device (note,.....

Happy Easter from the FreshPlaza team
The FreshPlaza team would like to wish all our readers a very Happy Easter. We will be back on Tuesday 2nd April with the latest news in the fresh produce sector.

26 - 28 November 2013:
The Turkish Citrus Promotion Group joins Fresh Produce Ukraine 2013
The organisers of Fresh Produce Ukraine are very pleased to announce the participation of the Turkish Citrus Promotion Group.The Citrus Promotion Group was legalized by the Turkish Ministry of Economy in 2007 in order to increase the foreign and local demand of citrus products.The main purpose of the Group.....

May 29th - 31st
Netherlands: Biggest ever Mushroom Days event
Within a few months, Mushroom Days will open its doors for the 33rd time. The exhibition will take place from Wednesday May 29 until Friday May 31, 2013 at Brabanthallen in ‘s Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. For industry professionals this is a must attend event, where you can meet lots of national as well.....

UK: Ambitious plans for Tozer Seeds’ trials in 2013
Tozer Seeds will change the schedule of trials/open days for 2013 and focus on a 2 day event in September which will be named The September Showcase. This will be the largest event ever held by Tozer Seeds as the company seeks to combine its usual Lincolnshire and Surrey trial days.UK Sales Director, David.....