FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
MSC introduces cherry express service linking Chile to Asia
Two additional MSC vessels to be deployed in weeks 49 and 51 providing customers with more flexibility. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to introduce
Eco Valencia ready to enter service in the Mediterranean
The first of the Group’s 12 new hybrid ro-ro vessels arrived in Livorno yesterday. Emanuele and Guido Grimaldi were also present on her arrival in
First edition of Global Citrus Congress
The first edition of the Global Citrus Congress, co-organised by the World Citrus Organisation (WCO), CIRAD and Fruitnet Media International, was held online with more
Northern Hemisphere citrus production forecast
The WCO Secretariat has released its first crop production forecast for the forthcoming Northern Hemisphere citrus season 2020-21. The preliminary forecast is collected from industry
BASF to acquire innovative melon breeding company ASL
Acquisition will secure and increase BASF’s position in melon seeds. On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 BASF has formally agreed to acquire ASL, one of the
New concept for FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021
Today FRUIT LOGISTICA is announcing further details of its new event format called FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION which takes place on 18-20 May 2021. “The
Macfrut looks to the future
The 37th edition of the International trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector is scheduled to be held from 4 to 6 May at
La Dona Fruit Opens Pioneering Packhouse in Colombia
The state-of-the-art facility will revolutionise the packing of Tahiti limes in Colombia, and launch La Dona’s exports to the USA and the Caribbean. La Dona
Agritela Lux by Arrigoni protects apple and pomegranate trees
Better fruit colouring and more nutritional compounds are just the main benefits of the Agritela groundcover range, now also in the “Black and White” version.
Besana spreads healthy message with new nut butter line
Italian company Besana is bringing nut butter, a healthy alternative to conventional spreads, to the Swedish market. Made entirely from nuts or seeds, and with
Kissabel, Southern Hemisphere is making progress towards commercial development
The new European Kissabel® apple season has begun. The project partners in the UK, France and Switzerland started harvesting two coloured-flesh varieties: Kissabel® Orange and
AREFLH and Freshfel Europe examine key challenges ahead for the European fresh fruit and vegetable sector
AREFLH and Freshfel Europe held their online Joint 2020 Annual Event on the 29 September 2020, examining key challenges ahead for the European fresh fruit
