Automation and sustainability were the buzz words

Tuesday 06 June saw the second day of Hort Connections in Adelaide. The day started off with a breakfast sponsored by Perfection Fresh. Gus Balbontin - Former Executive Director and CTO of Lonely Planet spoke about using information automation to grow your knowledge and grow your business. Today also saw…

German machine manufacturer to host in-person showcase of fresh produce machinery

After the last Customer Day in 2021 had to take place solely online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Kronen GmbH is inviting customers and interested parties to experience the event in person again this autumn at its headquarters in Kehl am Rhein, Germany. Participants from all over the globe are expected to…

International blueberry summit in Poland has 20 countries on board

The 2023 International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit, starting on July 3 in Poland, promises to be a truly global meeting of the blueberry industry. It is the first IBO Summit in Europe, and also the first opportunity for the global blueberry community to meet in person since 2019. “This meeting can…

Growing Together: an international event of collaboration and connection

The Growing Together international open days will take place in Israel on June 5-7. “It’s a unique opportunity to bring everybody together,” says Veronica Derby, MarCom Manager at Hazera, and Haggai Breslauer, Sales Manager for Hazera Africa. “It basically is the biggest event we've held in recent years,”…

"This is the biggest conference and trade show we have ever organised"

Monday 5th June saw the opening reception for Hort Connections 2023 at the Adelaide Convention centre, the event will run until 7th of June. Delegates enter the trade show floor On Monday morning delegates had the option to take part in a retail tour or one of two farm tours. On Tuesday and Wednesday…

Fourth Red Fruit Festival will be held in Kénitra, Morocco

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Forests, the Regional Office for Agricultural Development of GHARB, the Moroccan…

Hort Innovation supports Australia’s largest horticulture conference

Hort Innovation, Australia’s horticulture research and development corporation, has demonstrated its continued support for Hort Connections by returning as Principal…

Hort Connections inspires a colourful and healthy life

Bringing together bright, healthy and inspiring vegetables, along with a deeper understanding of the foods we eat and why, is Rijk Zwaan’s focus at this year’s Hort Connections. In an innovative move to help stimulate vegetable consumption, the vegetable seed breeding company has teamed up with the…

FreshPlaza Special on The Mediterranean

This month FreshPlaza will focus on The Mediterranean. Are you a grower, importer or exporter, or in the packaging or cooling business? If you are in anyway involved in the fresh produce business we would love to hear from you. You can send us in some info or we can give you call for an interview. You…

United Producers of Mexico focused on avocado quality

Mexico is preparing to ship an exceptionally good volume to Europe when the next avocado season starts in a couple of months. The solution for good quality avocados from…

Online auction on behalf of SolaBonum GmbH

Various vegetable and potato processing machines are offered for sale at the online auction from Industrial Auctions in Suhlendorf (DE). The offer consists of washing machines, slicers, sorting and batching machines, smoking, and cooking chambers, linear weighing machines, metal detectors, and many more.…

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One week to go to Hort Connections 2023

Thousands of growers and industry members from the fresh produce industry will kick-off Hort Connections 2023, the biggest event in Australian horticulture, on Monday 5 June at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Hort Connections 2023 will explore the theme of Knowledge for Growth to ensure the industry is…

Lower supply from China brings good prospects for imminent Peruvian ginger campaign

Peru will host the Ginger Week 2023, which will take place online as a free event on May 31, June 1 and 2, 2023. Kristel Camargo, General Manager of Elisur Organic commented: "We are convinced that, to promote agro-exports, the action of the entire living environment of the chain is needed to work for a…

"Flemish agriculture has been written off before, but always rallies, thanks to strong foundation"

On Tuesday, May 24, prominent Flemish agriculture and horticulture figures gathered in Belgium. It was the Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Federation (VBT) and the Producer Organizations' Logistics and Administrative Association (LAVA) annual meeting (AGM). Besides the VBT's published annual report,…

"The East African market and the African continent is fundamental for us"

Amenduni Nicola Spa will attend the Second International Africa Avocado Congress, scheduled from 31 May to 3 June 2023 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a company that designs machinery for the extraction of comestible oil, and is a partner of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's…

9th International Cherry Symposium takes place in China

The 9th International Cherry Symposium takes place in China and several activities are being developed during this week: International academic conferences, China Cherry Expo, and the first Beijing Cherry Culture Festival. More than 300 people, including international horticultural experts, growers and…

Brightest in Australia's horticulture to be celebrated at Hort Connections 2023

A stellar lineup of industry leaders has been nominated for the National Awards for Excellence – the Australian horticulture industry’s most prestigious recognition. With 88 growers, businesses, research, and industry nominees for nine award categories, including the highly-coveted Syngenta Grower of the…

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi

The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce that Nairobi, Kenya has been chosen as the site for its 2026 World Potato Congress. The proposed theme for this event is,…

Buyers comment on Foodservice Conference

Hundreds of foodservice buyers plan to attend The Foodservice Conference (July 27-28 in Monterey, Calif.) to get the latest on menu ideas, services, and produce trends from…

Online ticket shop open for Asia Fruit Logistica

The online ticketshop is now open for AS. Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is back in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023, bringing together the global fresh…

B2B meetings with buyers of international large-scale retailers in Barcelona

On the 6th of September 2023, Barcelona, Spain, there will be business face to face meetings between fresh fruit and vegetables buyers of international large-scale retailers and production companies. The event is organised by Fresh Food Leader (www.freshfoodleader.com) and is in line with market trends for…

Fresh Impact Tours 2023 brings IFPA to members backyards

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) held the first Fresh Impact Tour stop last week in Salinas, California, in partnership with host Taylor Farms. The tours bring…

Kiwifruit researchers to share knowledge at international Symposium in New Zealand

The XI International Symposium on Kiwifruit will be held in Aotearoa New Zealand on 20-24 February 2024, bringing together attendees from around the world to share…

"We have added functionality to apply piece-rates to packhouse jobs for punnet packing and lidding"

Established in 2017, AgPick have been a regular attendee at Hort Connections over the years. Henrietta Child, CEO at AgPick said that it is a great opportunity to showcase the company and connect with their customers in one location. "With customers all over Australia, this is a great opportunity to meet…

5th Banana Fair to be held in Delfinópolis, Brazil

The Fifth Banana Fair is taking place from 31st May to 4 June in Delfinópolis, Brazil. It is organized by the Banana Producers Association (ADELBA) and SICOOB/SAROMCREDI, the…

Big laughs, bright ideas shared during Australia's 2023 banana congress

Hundreds of people involved in ensuring Australians have access to their favourite yellow fruit have met in Cairns for the 2023 Australian Banana Industry Congress. After the success of the 2021 Congress, the biennial event has returned to Australia’s banana heartland in Far North Queensland with a program…

Sustainable seal for packaging companies presented

The Spanish federation of wooden lightweight packaging (FEDEMCO) participated at the tomato industry event held in Rotterdam on Tuesday, May 16. Salvador Martínez, the federation's secretary, presented to over 300 industry professionals the reasons why wooden packaging, also for the tomato category, is a…

40th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress set to start in London

The 40th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress, organized by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) is set to start from 22 to 24 May, 2023. About 1,300…

Transport Logistic 2023: overcome challenges with integrated logistics

Covid-19 may well have brought society to a standstill, but one thing that we learned throughout the pandemic is that global supply chains still need to move even in the most extreme circumstances. So while logistics personnel couldn’t meet face-to-face amid widespread restrictions, goods were continuing…

Interpera extends early bird rate for International Pear Congress

The international pear congress will take place on June 28-29, 2023, in Lérida in Spain's Catalonia region. The early bird rate has been extended up to 15 June. So now is the…

"No more business as usual in the tomato industry"

Are you packing your tomatoes in black or white? According to research presented at the Global Tomato Conference, the contrast of the black packaging could increase sales. The event, which took place at the World Trade Center in Rotterdam, covered various familiar themes such as labor, viruses,…

Operators from around the world at the Baku trade fair

The Interfood Caspian agro Azerbaijan fair in Baku is in full swing. A few Italian companies are present, including Futura srl. There are, however, several foreign companies. "For us it is an excellent opportunity to do business,' explains Omar Papi, CEO of Futura, "as we are carrying out excellent…

Recipients of 2nd Annual Fresh Chefs Scholarship announced

The Southeast Produce Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2nd annual occurrence of its newest scholarship program – SEPC Fresh Chefs: Salena Chairez, Samantha German and Tyler Custodio. Each recipient will receive one $1,500 scholarship toward their educational goals for the upcoming year.…

Bid online for vegetable machinery from Invicta Produce Ltd

Are you looking for equipment for your vegetable production plant? Industrial Auctions offers many for sale on their online auction in Ramsgate (UK). This auction is organized on behalf of Invicta Produce Ltd. The offer consists, for example, of a Kronen vegetable washer, Ulma flowpacker, Kronen belt…

Entre Rios' citrus, blueberry, and pecan sector will participate in Fruit Attraction

Governor Gustavo Bordet met in Spain with the Argentine ambassador, Ricardo Alfonsin, and with the organizing entity of Fruit Attraction 2023, so that the companies from Entre…

Business meetings with buyers of large-scale retailers present in Poland

The registration is open for the participation in face-to-face business meetings between fruit and vegetable buyers from the large-scale retail chains present in Poland, as well as producers. The B2B meetings are part of a two-day event organised by Fresh Food Leader.com that will take place in Warsaw on…

The national and international agribusiness sectors reunited in Milan

TuttoFood 2023, the four-day B2B trade show for the entire agribusiness chain, ended on 11 May. FreshPlaza visited the fair on the third day. Many processed fruits and vegetables were showcased, fitting the event's target audience made up of distributors, importers, large-scale retail, proximity stores,…

New Zealand fresh produce software provider savours surge of demand

New Zealand fresh produce software provider Radford Software Limited has expanded its global reach into new territories and categories as it continues to ride the wave of increased demand for its solutions which create operational efficiencies from "soil to supermarket." To capitalize on ongoing demand in…

International Primeur magazine now available online

The trade magazine Primeur has published an international magazine in collaboration with FreshPlaza this month. In addition to the Dutch-language edition, the German-language magazine in print was sent in a circulation of more than 3,500 copies to all German, Austrian and Swiss fruit and vegetable…

Focusing on a fruit season analysis and the future of agro-exports

The 8th Agrotrade Chile 2023 Convention and International Fair will once again bring together the main agricultural players at the Monticello Convention Center around a…

Fruit Attraction records 80% occupancy within five months of celebrating its 15th anniversary

Fruit Attraction will celebrate its 15th anniversary from October 3 to 5 and, according to Maria Jose Sanchez, the director of the fair, five months before the start of the fair it already has an occupation of 80%. Sanchez presented the 2023 edition of the fair, which is organized by IFEMA MADRID and…

“Lettuce will be Fruit Attraction 2023's star product”

The director of the event, Maria Jose Sanchez, announced yesterday in Madrid that Proexport would organize the Lettuce Attraction 2023. There are many reasons to do this, she…

Retail focused educational session announced

As inflation and rising costs have impacted organic sales over the past year, producers and retailers seek new ways to grow sales. The Shifting Organic Assortment at Retail is the subject of the fifth-announced educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023, featuring an analysis of organic fresh…

SEPC announces Southern Innovations speaker lineup

The Southeast Produce Council announces its speaker lineup for Southern Innovations, September 14-16, 2023. Held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, this year’s conference continues to build upon SEPC’s “What’s New?” platform, as SEPC members race to discover the latest…

Macfrut 2023 marks the turning point

At its 40th edition, Macfrut, an international fruit and vegetable fair for professionals from Italy and abroad, has reached its full potential with full halls like never before, more booths, exhibitors, and visitors from all over the world. More importantly, there is still much room for improvement. The…

2024 Conference of the World Union of Wholesale will take place in Rimini

It's official: the 2024 Conference of the World Union of Wholesale (WUWM) will take place in Rimini. It's a significant result for the whole city, and the fruit of the work of CAAR (Centro Agro Alimentare Riminese), Italmercati and the Rimini Municipality. "I am very proud of the result, also on behalf…

This year’s 'Love Your Local Market' event takes place in Strasbourg

Every year, under the banner of Love Your Local Market (LYLM), thousands of retail and wholesale markets choose to come together to celebrate their continued modernity and…

Holland House Mexico organizes Fruit Matchmaking event on 7-8 June

On June 7-8 Holland House Mexico and United Producers of Mexico will organize the third virtual edition of MX-NL Fruit Matchmaking, a match-making event organized for Mexican…

Registration open for Prognosfruit 2023

The Prognosfruit Conference is Europe’s annual event for the apple and pear sector, gathering growers from across Europe and beyond. Following last year’s successful return as…

Moroccan blueberry industry in focus at Guadalajara

In many aspects, the Moroccan industry of berries and the Mexican industry are assimilated. Morocco, like Mexico, has a high technical and professional quality of its human…

Connecting suppliers with school menu planners

This week, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) coordinated a School Foodservice Partner X-Change to connect produce companies with K-12 school menu planners from 15 of the largest U.S. school districts.  The program was developed to enhance the produce industry’s understanding of this unique,…

Latest technology solutions at Champignondagen

On 10, 11 and 12 May, De Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch will once again be the centre of the mushroom world for the Champignondagen. At this 36th edition, participating exhibitors and knowledge institutions from 20 countries and more visitors from at least 85 countries are expected. "A visit to the fair…

Over 4,000 visitors attended Freskon this year

Freskon 2023, the Fruit and Vegetable International Trade Event organised by TIF-HELEXPO from 23 to 25 April at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, recorded its best…

IFPA names 2023 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award winners

The International Fresh Produce Association will celebrate nine of the country's chefs and foodservice professionals during IFPA's Foodservice Conference, July 27-28 in…

Abrafrutas participates in MacFrut

Starting today, the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Derivatives (ABRAFRUTAS) will be present at MacFrut 2023. A leading fair for professionals…

Dutch pavilion at SIAM, the 'wide-ranging agricultural fair' in Morocco

The Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM) is currently being held in Morocco. All the agricultural sectors are represented at this prominent trade show. The fair also features a Dutch pavilion with the companies LBP, Horti XS, Angel Eggs, PUM, AgriPrecision, Filata, Geerlofs, Hoogendoorn, Koppert,…

Ecuador seeks European participants for unique matchmaking events

The Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands is proud to announce the appointment of Juan Carlos Yépez Franco as its new Head of Commercial - Pro Ecuador in advance of delivering several significant networking events focused on sustainable trade. Juan Carlos Yépez Franco, new Head of Commercial - Pro…

Photo report medFEL 2023

The 2023 edition of medFEL is officially over! This year, the fruit and vegetable sector met on April 26th and 27th at the exhibition center of Perpignan.  These 2 days entirely dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector were filled with workshops, conferences, round tables and of course, the famous European predictions for the apricot…

FreshPlaza Special on Asia

This month FreshPlaza will focus on Asia. Are you a grower, importer or exporter, or in the packaging or cooling business? If you are in anyway involved in the fresh produce business we would love to hear from you. You can send us in some info or we can give you call for an interview. You can contact me via nicky@freshplaza.com…

Presentation on environmental impact of the Mexican avocado production and trade with Europe

Mexico’s avocado production and exports continue to grow. Its European market share has also grown over the last years. The Netherlands is Europe’s largest importer and exporter…

medFEL 2023: the drought is on everyone’s mind

The second day of medFEL 2023 was much calmer than the previous one, but one topic was present on everyone’s mind, raising concerns throughout the entire sector: the drought! The availability of water resources is a concern. The subject is not new but this year more than ever, the sector remains on alert.…

The first Shandong Liaocheng Green Vegetable Expo has started

On the morning of April 26, the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo was opened grandly. With a theme of "Green, Technology, Health and Sharing", the expo has highlighted the achievement transformation, promotion and application of agricultural science and technology, with an…

Agrivoltaics – Harvesting solar power

The world population is growing, as is the demand for food. To tackle the climate crisis, the world needs both agricultural land and surfaces for the deployment of photovoltaics (PV). In line with the zeitgeist, agricultural PV brings together both worlds: agriculture and renewable power generation.…

Over 50 Eastern companies looking for Italian fruit, vegetables and technology

There are still two days to go to book a meeting with the delegation of buyers and producers from Eastern Europe, mainly former USSR countries. The delegation includes 50 companies and is led by Evgeniya Kravchenko. "The main nations represented are Russia, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus,…

Macfrut foreign exhibitors account for 38% of total number

Macfrut is less than a week away, and that is more than enough time to find out what the expectations are for the event, which will have a very special preview. On 2 May, the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella will be in Cesena on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the trade fair to…

Large attendance for the first morning of medFEL

The 2023 edition of medFEL opened its doors at the exhibition center of Perpignan on Wednesday, April 26th. The attendance was good on the first morning for the opening of the event. For two days, professionals of the fruit and vegetable sector will have the opportunity to meet and attend some 25…

Record Trade Show attendance and new speakers announced for Hort Connections 2023

Preparations for Hort Connections 2023 are well underway, with the Trade Show sold out two months before the doors open, new speakers and events added to the event program, and AUSVEG opening funding opportunities for growers to attend the event. This not-to-be-missed event will be held at the Adelaide…

Catherine Paice appointed as new president of Marden Fruit Show

The Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 19th April and appointed Catherine Paice as President. Catherine takes over from Teresa…

International blueberry industry to meet in Agadir in September

The blueberry industry, besides being one of the newest in the international fruit market, is one of the most global. It is an industry that stands out for permanent development in all areas and its quick adaptation to technological change. In fact, farms have been abandoning the use of soil and the…

‘We are aiming to connect the world to the Chinese market’

The International Fruit Expo will be held in Guangzhou, China on 1-3 September. The expo organizer is calling for the attention of fruit enthusiasts looking to expand their businesses in the Chinese market. Sarah Shui, the spokesperson of the International Fruit Expo, said: "Major players in the global…

VertiFarm to present tomorrow's cultivation and breeding methods

VertiFarm, the industry platform and international trade show for next-level farming and new food systems, is to be held between 26 and 28 September 26 and 28, 2023, at Messe Dortmund in Germany and will put the spotlight squarely on controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The urgency of a timely…

Organic Produce Summit 2023 looks at what lies ahead in grocery marketing

Leaders from three progressive grocery operations will discuss the future of supermarket retailing and the role of fresh produce during the Retailer Roundtable keynote presentation at Organic Produce Summit 2023 this July in Monterey, California.  “What Lies Ahead for Fresh Produce and Grocery Marketing" will…

IT executive featured panelist at CPMA 2023

ZAG Technical Services (ZAG), an IT consulting firm, managed services and IT security provider specializing in the ag and food & beverage industries, will speak on an expert panel about Cybersecurity – Before and After an Incident, at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association tradeshow in Toronto,…

International companies to strengthen the Mexican blueberry industry

Numerous companies related to the new management systems in blueberry cultivation will participate in the XXVI International Blueberry Seminar that will take place on May 31…

Retailers share top reasons to attend IFPA’s Retail Conference

The full retail supply chain will gather June 7-8 near Chicago at The Retail Conference from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). Besides taking advantage of ample networking opportunities, including a golf tournament, attendees will learn about and discuss topics affecting retail today.   Retailers are…

“CEA is the future of farming”

Next week, the Canadian Produce Association (CPMA) will hold their annual convention and trade show in Toronto. Mucci Farms is looking forward to a great show. "CPMA holds a special place in our hearts since the event is basically in our backyard," says Joe Spano, Managing Partner at Mucci Farms. "While we take immense pride in…

Upcoming CPMA 2023 Convention and Trade Show by the numbers

The 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2023) will take place next week at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Here is a snapshot by…

40th anniversary of Macfrut sees the visit of President Sergio Mattarella

The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, will be in attendance to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Macfrut (Rimini, 3-5 May 2023). Preceding the event, on 2 May, the head of state will pay a visit to the city of Cesena. As part of the event, there will also be a round of meetings with…

Chemmy Alcott closes the women’s conference in Orlando

The Women's Fresh Perspectives Conference in Orlando, Florida, began Sunday with the Opening General Session led by Vicki Myoda, Predictive Index expert. Myoda helped attendees understand their PI or Predictive Insight results and how they can help increase efficiency and productivity and reduce stress.…

Macfrut - life begins at 40

There is a single objective - categorical and challenging: bringing the best contacts to the fair to be at the service of companies and the fresh produce sector in its entirety, confirming itself as one of the best fairs of the sector. The 40th edition of the fair, which was born in Italy in the 1980s, in what was the leading…

"We have come a long way in the democratization of technology and innovation processes in Chile's agribusiness"

Hispatec Agrointeligencia, a leading company in technological solutions for global agriculture, will be present at two key events for the Chilean agricultural industry: the Global Cherry Summit and the South American Blueberry Convention. The South American Blueberry Convention 2023, will be hosted by…

Presentation of study on environmental impact of avocado in Mexico

Mexico is the world’s largest avocado producer and exporter. Its avocado production accounts for 30% of the world’s total avocado production and is growing at an average…

Sustainability compliance topic of newest OPS 2023 ed session

As more retail organizations request sustainability information from their suppliers, opportunities exist to bring buyers and producers together using survey data to improve their respective operations. The Value of Sustainability Compliance, an educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023, will…

Europatat Congress 2023 – Main speakers confirmed

On 6 June 2023, under the slogan “The Changing Geopolitical Landscape and the Future for Potato Trade”, the first-time ever Polish edition of the Europatat Congress will take…

CPMA announces the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) announced Sam Silvestro as the recipient of the 2023 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals who make…

“HortiTech: trends and opportunities for Georgia”

The international conference “HortiTech: trends and opportunities for Georgia“ will be held in Tbilisi (Georgia) on April 25, 2023. The conference is organized by the EastFruit project with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture…

More than 90% of the exhibitors from Fruit Attraction 2022 will participate again in 2023

Six months before its launch, more than 90% of the exhibitors that participated in the previous edition of Fruit Attraction have confirmed that they will participate in Fruit Attraction 2023. The Fair's 15th-anniversary edition will be held from October 3 to 5 in Madrid, and the organization plans to…

The Freskon Fresh Fruit and Vegetable International Trade Fair is back with a renewed dynamism

The 'Freskon Fresh Fruit and Vegetable International Trade Fair' is at the gates, with improved qualitative and quantitative characteristics. It will be held from April 23 to 25 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre. Freskon is preparing to become a pole of attraction for the fresh fruit…

Artichoke 2023 takes place in Molfetta, Italy, from 18 to 21 April 2023

With over 370 thousand tons produced in 2021, Italy is the first artichoke producing Country in the world, with Puglia and Sicily together accounting for three quarters of national production. In Puglia, the turnover from the artichoke-growing sector is worth over 190 million euros, one of the "richest"…

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Top produce issues on the table at Spring Policy Summit 2023

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) hosted a Spring Policy Summit March 14-15, 2023, bringing together industry members to discuss critical issues. Lance Jungmeyer, president of the FPAA, provided welcoming remarks for the Summit. The keynote address was delivered by Ambassador Doug…

Educational session looks at how athletes eat

Powered by Plants: How World-Class Athletes Are Changing the Way We Eat is a two-hour educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023 that will explore how athletes have switched to plant-based diets and the positive benefits they have seen as a result. Moderated by American cyclist and Olympic…

Deadline for presentation of agri-food promotion programs with Community co-financing: April 20

April 20 is the deadline for organizations from the 27 EU Member States to present food promotion programs they want to develop on the EU market and in third countries. The…

FreshPlaza Global Focus on Organics

In April FreshPlaza will be focussing on organics. Are you involved in the organic sector? We would love to hear from you. You can send us some information or we can call you for an interview, just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com    MarketingWould you like to get some extra promotion for your produce, services…

Robotics discussed at Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo

ZAG Technical Services (ZAG), an IT consulting firm, managed services, and IT security provider specializing in the agriculture and food and beverage industries, will attend, exhibit, and lead an event session on achievable business outcomes with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) at the Food Northwest…

Chestnut land at Macfrut 2023

This year, a significant number of representatives from the chestnut production sector will attend Macfrut - one of the leading fresh produce events in Europe to be held in Rimini on May 3-5, 2023 - for the first time. The idea to give voice to this segment came to life thanks to CSDC-Centro di Studio e Documentazione sul Castagno…

FreshPlaza Special on South Africa

This month FreshPlaza will focus on all things South African. Are you a grower, importer or exporter, or in the packaging or cooling business? If you are in anyway involved in the fresh produce business we would love to hear from you. You can send us in some info or we can give you call for an interview.…