WUWM
The WUWM (World Union of Wholesale Markets) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to foster accessibility to safe, […]
Wed 09/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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Shipping companies’ profits were up by 900% to around $150 billion in 2021, according to a Bloomberg report. And with ocean shipping rates expected to high elevated well into 2022, […]
Mon 31/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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China has reopened four of its land border checkpoints to allow the passage of cargo trucks and trains transporting fruits from Thailand through neighbouring countries, following a period of suspension. […]
Thu 27/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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Hong Kong retailer Wellcome has launched a new concept store called Wellcome Fresh, featuring 23 zones and 15,000 products. Located in The Westwood shopping centre, the store has over 50,000ft2 […]
Mon 25/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
The What We Eat Foundation was launched last week, with the aim of uniting the sector and putting fruit and vegetables in its rightful place.
Wed 20/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Photo by rfi.fr // After visiting a farm in Ardèche, in south-eastern France, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced plans to remove caps on compensation for agricultural disasters. The unseasonal frosts that […]
Mon 19/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Sun World International LLC, a global fruit genetics, R&D and licensing company, announced an agreement to be acquired by Bridgepoint, an international private equity group.
Tue 06/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Thanks to the plant’s specific low-temperature resistance, the bright red variety delivers top yields and quality even this year. Galiano, Top Seeds International’s pepper variety recommended for medium-late transplanting, has […]
Tue 06/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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The boards of directors of the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association have reached an agreement in principle to combine the groups by the beginning of 2022. […]
Thu 01/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Zespri has announced the opening of a New York office in 2022 and the appointment of a new chief for North America. Dan Riley will take over from Glen Arrowsmith as market manager North America in addition to launching the New York office.
Thu 01/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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South Korea has granted access to Colombia’s Hass avocado. Colombia’s Agriculture Minister Rodolfo Zea Navarro said the Asian market has huge potential: “South Korea is a strategic partner in Asia. […]
Wed 31/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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On the back of the pandemic, Peru exported 37% more citrus in 2020 than in 2019, with shipments reaching 244,000 tons, worth US$262 million, according to data released by the country’s Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute (Idexcam).
Tue 30/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
