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Sector | Company news

Produce Distributors Association names new member to Board of Directors

Changes to Board of Directors of Church Brothers Farms

‘Nonstopfresh meets ‘Growing value together’

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

Daniela Sternal, Account Manager for Freshfin:

"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

dreamstime

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

Royal Gold

Review of the season and future prospects

Nova Siri Genetics: "We will produce 3 million plants in this country"

From India to Italy to discuss strawberry-growing techniques

Photo report BIOFACH 2025 in Germany:

"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

Vicente Polo and Félix Perona, from Frutas Fénix: "Rungis is setting a new trend in distribution"

"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

Vitalis expands its territorial coverage

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

Visser Convenience enters partnership with AGF Direct

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

Semi-dried tomatoes under the Fino Fresco brand

Spedition Klümpen OHG
Germany:

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

Matthieu Maxant, Sakata

"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

Op Primo Sole

There is a lot of Lucania 'Love' In view of Valentine's Day

Rubén García, from Ciqua Levante:

"This red mandarin could become a highly differentiated variety"

Global fruit importer and exporter reflects on successful Fruit Logistica event

Morné Paxton, Cederberg Farming:

“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

The experience of Funghi Mara

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

New Chilean partners to build and strengthen the network

Giulia Montanaro appointed General Manager of the Samboa Network

Coexphal Report

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

Nour Abdrabbo, Sales Manager at Gruppo UNITEC

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

Budou Farms

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

José Antonio González, from pepeRaf:

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

SAT San Cayetano celebrates its 50th anniversary

"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

George Milos - Agricrafters

“We aim to be the biggest producer of premium blueberries in Europe"

"I want to bring supply and demand together"

Dennis Koemans launches D-Traders after 11 years at Davis Europe

Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale

The apple offer must be designed with consumer satisfaction in mind

World Macadamia Organisation expands membership to wider value chain

Casper Brink and Gerhardt van Bosch – Voor-Groenberg Nurseries

"Part of our job is keeping the industry excited”

Dennis Brito Madrid, from Golden Sweet Spirit:

"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

Russian discounter Mere (Svetofor) expands in Greece

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

SAFTA aims to give fruit an identity

"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

Primever expands groupage line across France on an A-to-B basis

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

Vantieghem brothers prepare for the Week of Chicory

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

Elena Rogojnikova, The Greenery:

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

Bio4Pack and Argos Packaging collaboration for Paddy Straw trays

"By far our most sustainable packaging product"

Massimo Cristiani of Selenella

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

Widmann GmbH starts the new season:

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

Mosca/Reisopack
"Strengthening our position in the Spanish market"

Mosca and Reisopack announce the merger and founding of the MoRe Packaging Group S.L.

President Stefano Faedo speaks

A new company to promote the Mela di Verona brand

Expert knowledge and current trends at the Lorentzen & Sievers stand

Packaging reimagined

OGS Südbaden draws a mixed annual balance:

"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

Orto Dirillo: an ever-evolving Italian company

Foreign markets are responding more positively than Italian markets

Levi Bakker, Elisam-Ellips:

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

Ringing in the new year with Egyptian citrus

Giuseppe Prudente - MSC

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

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

Gentile Group launches Candy Berries - a plant-ripened, naturally sweet premium selection

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

Het Packhuys to have its own stand at Fruit Logistica for the first time

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

Dreamstime.com
Agreste

"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

Argentina

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

Tomás Acuña Vivaldi, Vivaldi Fruits:

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

Ive Lambert (Starfruit):

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

Jandri Venter – Rijk Zwaan South Africa

High concept cultivar steps up the watermelon game in South Africa

Alexandre Picault - Kultive Strengthens Its Position in the Grand-East Region with the Acquisition of Marchal Greenhouses

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

Lindert Moerdijk: "Retail and red onions will be key pillars of MSP Platinum"

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

Unique trade fair promotion Wiscomex:

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

Karlsruhe Wholesale Market:

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

Stöcklin Logistik AG presents itself for the first time at Fruit Logistica:

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

Soft launch of the Cf2Go Sensor at HortiContact 2025

Limonello

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

Over 200 hectares of strawberry production confirmed by Coop Sole

Strawberries start off with some weather disruptions in southern Italy

Agrieuropa

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

Manuel Morales, Agusfrut

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

The possibilities offered by Hectre

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

Karlsruhe Wholesale Market:

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

ProducePay adds to leadership team