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Cautious optimism over new UK-EU trade agreement

Dan Kitwood-Pool-AP

The new UK-EU Northern Ireland trade agreement has been given a cautious but warm welcome by Britain’s logistics sector.

Mon 06/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Fresh produce consumption among Europeans drop 10% in 2022

Colruyt

The latest estimates from the Freshfel Europe Consumption Monitor suggest that the average consumption of fresh produce among Europeans fell by 10% in 2022 from 364g per capita per day […]

Mon 06/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce calls to safeguard supply of fresh produce

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has published a report analysing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Wed 01/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Rise in China’s orange imports 

China’s 2022/23 orange imports are expected to reach 230,000 tons, up from 223,000 tons in 2021/22, as the country begins removing some of its numerous transportation requirements related to COVID, according […]

Thu 26/01/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Winter, Marlene® sponsors mountain sports

Company news

VOG

The brand will be supporting the Ski World Cup and Biathlon champion Dorothea Wierer. The marketing activities for the winter season also include campaigns in Italy, Sweden and Norway.

Wed 25/01/2023 by VOG

French apple producers call for higher prices 

Blue Whale

Apple growers in France are calling for an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards in the face of surging costs.

Tue 24/01/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Fragaria selected by consumers as Flavour of the Year for third consecutive year

Fruits Ràfols

The strawberry from Fruits Ràfols obtained the highest score in a blind tasting carried out in independent laboratories.

Mon 23/01/2023 by Fruits Rafols

Grupo Agroponiente on the way to consolidating itself as the sector’s leader in Southern Europe

Company news

Agroponiente

CEO Imanol Almudí reviews the company's new strategy, "which has already begun to produce results that will now increase in the short and medium terms."

Wed 18/01/2023 by Agroponiente

Chilean truckers call off strike

Diego Martin/Agencia Uno/dpa

Port activities have returned to normal in Chile as truckers have called off an eight-day strike, following concessions from the government. The walkout was called in protest at rising fuel […]

Mon 05/12/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Consumption of fresh produce falls 3.2% as Spaniards engage in “austerity shopping”

Eurofresh Distribution

Spaniards are eating lower volumes of fresh products, with consumption falling by 3.2% so far this year, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data presented by IRI […]

Mon 21/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

New Zealand’s crops hit by frosts

Kris Robb (Clyde Orchard)/Radio New Zealand

Fruit growers across the central North Island are facing heavy losses after frosts wiped out crops, according to a Radio New Zealand report. Owner Darien McFadden said a minus four […]

Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Freshfel Europe calls for action against soaring energy prices and its impact on fresh produce

Réussir Fruits & Légumes

In light of the unprecedented soar in energy prices, Freshfel Europe is calling authorities for action to mitigate the far-reaching impact on the fruit and vegetable sector.

Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson