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South African export logistics sector shows major improvement
Government agencies and private sector collaboration has delivered significant operational efficiencies across South Africa’s export logistics network, with the citrus industry shipping record volumes and port facilities showing marked improvements
Chilean Cherry Committee pegs 2025/26 export crop at 131mn cartons
The figure represents a slight increase on last season’s total
Peruvian grape exports break new record
Shipments on course to exceed 760,000 tonnes this year
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh highlights “intensified” banana supply threat
Fresh Del Monte’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has intensified warnings about growing threats to global banana supplies, citing the spread of devastating diseases across key producing regions and mounting financial pressures on growers
Chilean kiwifruit closes positive campaign
Shipments grew 2 per cent despite record supply from New Zealand, with growers receiving good returns
Maersk inaugurates Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town
Logistics giant Maersk has officially opened its new Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town as part of a more than US$100mn investment in South Africa’s cold chain infrastructure
South African stonefruit exports forecast to grow
South African stonefruit producers are forecasting strong growth in nectarines this season, while there will be modest increases for plums and peaches, with overall export volumes expected to rise 6 per cent compared to the previous season
Belgian potato suppliers adapt to UK consumer trends
Companies expand their fresh processed options to better answer to the needs of modern consumers
Aphids “serious challenge” for UK lettuce growers
UK consumers are embracing the increased variety on offer in the salad category, but the warm, dry weather is creating issues for the country’s producers, according to the British Leafy Salads Association
Barfoots repurposes squash and sweet potato ‘rubble’ for FareShare
Partnership with FareShare incorporates the edible surplus into charity meals and makes “perfect component” for a stew, curry or salad
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Chilean cherry exporters face decisive season
After last season’s dismal returns, quality, discipline, and diversification hold the key to recovery
IFPA launches AI-powered Global Intelligence Engine for produce industry
The International Fresh Produce Association has launched an AI-empowered Global Intelligence Engine, a members-only data platform that transforms how the fresh produce and floral industry accesses and acts on market information
Applications open for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026
FLIA Fresh Produce and FLIA Technology participation is free of charge, so make sure you submit your application before the end of October
Consumer trust in British agriculture reaches record high
Shoppers more positive about UK farming in 2025 than at any point in the last seven years, according to AHDB research
DP World brings pioneering container handling system to London Gateway
Company said Boxbay Empty Superstack sets a new global benchmark for efficiency and safety
Agrintesa sees growth ahead for Italy’s ‘autumn gold’
Demand for Italian persimmons is rising among younger Italian consumers and in European export markets, according to producer group Agrintesa and marketing cooperative Alegra
UK wooden pallet reuse maintains strong performance in 2024
The wooden pallet industry maintained strong reuse performance in 2024, with 53.9mn pallets inspected and repaired across UK supply chains, according to the latest annual market study by Timcon and the Forestry Commission
Palestine Gardens exports dates against odds
Mo’men Sinokrot of Palestinian date specialist Palestine Gardens says the challenges to produce and export are severe, but the people’s commitment to the land remains steadfast
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Portuguese berry producers for harvesting trials
Fieldwork Robotics has partnered with Portugal’s Research Centre for Sustainability for a 24-month programme to trial robotic raspberry harvesting on farms near São Teotónio, focusing on Driscoll’s varieties and addressing regional labour shortages
New housing among threats to future of UK orchards
Developers, local authorities and retailers can all play a part in securing the future of commercial, cider and community orchards, new report finds