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Changes to Board of Directors of Church Brothers Farms

Aartsen and Fruitalyst enter partnership

Citronex warns against scammers using the Yellow Fresh Fruits name

SIU and Transnet secure $1.67M in settlements after unlawful contract rulings

SHAFFE welcomes new president and vice-president

TerraForce secures $375K to advance AI-driven robotic harvesters for melons and pumpkins

ICTSI's $580 million Durban port investment stalled by Maersk legal challenge

"Systems are needed that simplify and digitize processes and ultimately relieve the burden on staff"

Natural Delights hires new Business Development Manager

Center for Produce Safety receives renewed financial support

Greenyard reports 5.6% sales growth, driven by higher volumes and price increases

HHLA reports 10.5% revenue growth and 22.7% EBIT increase in 2024 despite economic challenges

Vietnam-backed agricultural projects in Cambodia target $1.3 billion investment and export growth

Review of the season and future prospects

From India to Italy to discuss strawberry-growing techniques

"This is where you hold targeted discussions with organic buyers"

"Orders from the Philippines drive onion price rebound after the Chinese New Year"

Fresh produce importer automates supplier data management and compliance for efficiency

"We have once again achieved good results in Europe with the Chocolate orange campaign"

Applications open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55

Nergi celebrates 20th anniversary and unveils new visual identity at Fruit Logistica

"We want to continue to grow with families strongly involved in the potato and condiment market."

"Peeling undersized onions and shallots enables us to utilize our entire crop"

Semi-dried tomatoes under the Fino Fresco brand

"Temperature-controlled transport of fruit, vegetables and dairy products"

"Making the needs of our partners and clients a priority"

Carrier reports strong 2024 financial growth, completes $10 billion divestitures

Carrefour to acquire the whole of its Brazilian subsidiary

Royal HZPC Group expects record 1 million ton seed potato sales and €500 million revenue in 2024
There is a lot of Lucania 'Love' In view of Valentine's Day

"This red mandarin could become a highly differentiated variety"

Global fruit importer and exporter reflects on successful Fruit Logistica event

“Our goal is to further expand the cultivation of early season grapes”

Direct collaboration with Everest at new fresh produce distribution center for Picnic in Geldermalsen

Nutty Cruiser set to distribute almond samples across the U.S.

Marquis Macadamias appoints new managers to expand global market presence

Maersk shifts Jeddah operations to DP World Terminal for improved efficiency
Mushroom substrate: innovation is born out of fresh new ideas

CMI team member and athlete receives sponsorship for 2025 CrossFit Games

New chief marketing office for NatureSweet

Hortfin marks seven years of supporting South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry

Farmhouse International expands with the acquisition of EFP International's operations
Giulia Montanaro appointed General Manager of the Samboa Network

Germany accounts for 38.3% of Almeria pepper exports

250 to 300 Lidl stores closed due to ongoing strike

Greenfood and Odlarlaget partner to distribute Agtira’s vertically farmed cucumbers in Sweden

Shippers consider trade policy changes as top supply chain risk in 2025
Artificial intelligence and robotics drive the innovations proposed by the Group's three divisions

Anton Filippo bids farewell in style with colleagues and associates

Food Production Solutions Association appoints Chris Lyons as president and CEO

Australian grape producer set to give international consumers a taste of new varieties this season

Shipping firm secures $4 billion green financing for 24 low-emission container ships

BeeHero expands data-driven pollination platform to improve apple orchard yields

NL: Ledgnd opens new office in Utrecht

Tanzania opens UK office to boost fruit and vegetable exports under $2.8 million deal

"Hybrid ribbed tomatoes were already available in late October, but our clients have been asking for the real Raf since January"

"We will continue to grow in terms of volume and value, despite significant cost increases in recent years"
Verbruggen Palletizing unveils new machine for fruit packing stations

“We aim to be the biggest producer of premium blueberries in Europe"
Dennis Koemans launches D-Traders after 11 years at Davis Europe

The apple offer must be designed with consumer satisfaction in mind

World Macadamia Organisation expands membership to wider value chain

"Part of our job is keeping the industry excited”

"It's not decoration, it's a superfood with real health benefits"

New Salix Fruits country manager for South Africa

Nonprofit launches programming in Greater Philadelphia

“We want to enhance our offer with seasonal products of long durability”

"We are carving out our own space to drive change"

Perth Markets completes new cold chain warehouse to support WA fresh produce logistics

Maersk opens 35,000 sqm cold storage facility in Rotterdam for refrigerated logistics

"Now also a connection from Venlo to major regions of the French market"

"Cold storage is full of chicory roots, putting pressure on prices"

"Avocado popularity rises in Europe, but growth differs by country"

"By far our most sustainable packaging product"

"Record month of 5200 tons of potatoes sold in December"

"Some food retail chains have listed Chilean kiwi berries for the first time this year"

Mosca and Reisopack announce the merger and founding of the MoRe Packaging Group S.L.
A new company to promote the Mela di Verona brand

Packaging reimagined

"When selling asparagus and strawberries, you notice the cautious buying behavior"

C.H. Robinson completes sale of European surface transportation business

Planasa acquires ABZ Seeds

Foodcareplus and Heuer Logistics announce strategic partnership

Kenya Orchards rebrands to Africa Mega Agricorp after $5.88M majority stake sale

Foreign markets are responding more positively than Italian markets

"Maximize your harvest value with AI potato and onion grading"

Ringing in the new year with Egyptian citrus

iReefer - real-time insights into reefer shipments, information on position, temperature, humidity

UNICA will exhibit its fresh, IV, and V range products

A new premium line of berries to curb the quality variability experienced by consumers

"With more in-house development, we can showcase our capabilities with our own stand"

"French lettuce production expected to decline as prices fluctuate"

"It's a unique opportunity to connect with clients and adapt to the changing needs of the international market"

Executive leadership transition for Sakata Seed America

Hellmann acquires full ownership of HPL Apollo

Bakker Barendrecht expands with centre for fresh fruit and vegetables

Chilean retailer expands into Argentina's wholesale market with major acquisition

"We could have exported 20% more mango, but the lack of ship bookings limited operations"

"Abundance of large avocados and shortage of small sizes put pressure on prices"

High concept cultivar steps up the watermelon game in South Africa

“We are increasing our cucumber sales volume by 25%”

"Structural capacity challenge drives MSP Onions to build second autonomous sorting plant"

Wiscomex launches giveaway for onion importers with free 30-tonne container

“Prices of Sicilian oranges have risen again compared to the previous year"

"Fully automated direct picking of item-on-store-mix pallets"

Soft launch of the Cf2Go Sensor at HortiContact 2025

New packaging to promote smaller lemons

"M200 rootstock receives top innovation award at SIVAL 2025"

Expanding jurisdiction for global dispute resolution

IFPA ANZ appoints new board members

Strawberries start off with some weather disruptions in southern Italy

Not an encouraging situation for winter vegetables

"From a cooling cell to Melbourne’s leading kitchens"

SanLucar joins forces with Greenfood to strengthen its presence in Sweden

Cherry prices plummet due to oversupply and Chilean apple looks for new markets

Reusable packaging cuts CO2 emissions by 674,333 tonnes and reduces waste in 2024
How an artificial intelligence system can make money in the field and the warehouse

Sormac to unveil new equipment in fresh produce processing technology

Call for swift action on Heathrow expansion and Lower Thames Crossing to boost trade

Pacific Coast Trading Company changes name into Grown Up Fresh Produce Company

Produce Wash solution for highly-effective, food-safe post-harvest and extended shelf-life treatments showcased

New logistics hub in Yvelines to cut transport emissions and optimize energy use

Hapag-Lloyd reports 5% rise in transport volume and $5 billion EBITDA in 2024

Karaman Obst & Gemüse Großhandel renamed Karaman Food Trading GmbH

Smart weighers and software that save on product and increase profitability

Richard Clayton elected Chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance for 2025
