German flowpack machine manufacturer, Barsch, will be showcasing NatureFlex, the flagship packaging solution from Futamura Ltd., among other solutions at the world’s largest show for fresh produce, Fruit Logistica, to be held from 8-10 February in Berlin

South Africa’s stone fruit industry is back running at full speed, with exporters saying they are in a stronger position following last year’s port strikes

International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Burkinabé authorities have reached a staff-level agreement for about US$80mn – comprising 50% of Burkina Faso’s IMF quota – in emergency financing through the IMF’s Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Facility

Global experts meeting during a panel session at the second international summit on food production in Dakar called for accelerated avenues to close the financial gap in agriculture and address barriers to the growing finance market for agricultural Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)