Supply gaps imminent for California spring vegetables following record rains
Gaps are on their way. That’s the conclusion following California’s continued rains and their effect on the spring row vegetable crops. “There have been short-term challenges, such as

“Taking the most out of your shipments is just one simple step away!”
At Otflow, the mission is to reduce food waste on a global scale. Since 2018, their floor covers for containers have been used by over 100 exporters in over 30 countries. Over the past years, the

New UK taskforce protects welfare seasonal workers
A new taskforce has been established to ensure the responsible recruitment and employment of migrant workers under the UK seasonal workers scheme. The group is made up of trade bodies, retailers,

"More and more fruit growers decide to buy mobile night frost control machine"
Since 2020, Swift International has been the distributor for mobile night frost control machines, which are developed and manufactured in New Zealand. As a distributor, Swift International works

Lara Ramaekers to lead Biobest’s biopesticides team
Biobest has appointed Dr Lara Ramaekers to the new role of business development director of biopesticides. Ramaekers joins Biobest from UPL, the Mumbai-based global ag-tech company, where she was

REO: Filip Vanaken appointed General Manager
The board of REO Veiling recently unanimously appointed Filip Vanaken as general director of the Roeselare-based producer and marketing cooperative. Filip Vanaken had already held the position of

Beware of frost!
A little warmer air has finally arrived in Poland. It has also become sunnier. Many growers have set to work on their farms. But it is also about time. Today, 21 March, is the first day of

Duże zmiany w cenach selerów
Ceny selerów w polskim dużym hurcie pozostawały w stagnacji aż do początku marca bieżącego roku. Tym samym sytuacja na rynku hurtowym tych warzyw znacznie odbiegała od

Belgian cooperative appoints general manager
Last Wednesday, March 15, the REO Veiling board of directors unanimously appointed Filip Vanaken as general manager of the Belgian cooperative growers' association. Filip has held the position on

"Мы будем работать в Гималаях с коммерческими сортами, чтобы найти генотипы, более устойчивые к изменению климата".
Изменение климата - это реальность, с которой приходится сталкиваться сельскому хозяйству. Оно становится

Turkish investor will plant an orchard in Kazakhstan
A plot of land has already been chosen in Kazakhstan for the orchard. The intention of the Turkish investor became known back in 2020. The company from Turkey is interested in planting more than 8

"Będziemy pracować w Himalajach z odmianami komercyjnymi, aby szukać genotypów bardziej odpornych na zmiany klimatu"
Zmiany klimatyczne to rzeczywistość, z którą rolnictwo musi się zmierzyć. Jest ona coraz bardziej widoczna i ma coraz większy wpływ na produkcję i wyniki ekonomiczne.

“We will work in the Himalayas with commercial varieties to look for genotypes more resistant to climate change”
Climate change is a reality that agriculture has to face. It is becoming increasingly evident and has a greater impact on production and economic performance. The international community has been

New taskforce to protect seasonal worker welfare
An industry-wide taskforce has been set up to safeguard the rights of workers employed under the seasonal workers scheme. The group – which includes trade bodies, retailers, growers, recruiters,

Citrus fruits are rotting due to a lack of storage conditions and processing.
Azerbaijan has been working on a state program for the development of citrus farming in recent years. In January 2023, Azerbaijan exported 9.9 times more citrus fruits than during the same period

Peruvian rain complicates end of ginger season
Heavy rains in Peru are challenging the wrap-up of the Peruvian ginger season. “There is little ginger underground and the ginger that remains is an old crop,” says Gino Neira, co-founder of

Ceny cebuli – trend zatrzymany?
Ceny cebuli w polskim hurcie rosły nieprzerwanie od ostatniej dekady stycznia. I to rosły bardzo dynamicznie, bo w tym okresie nieco ponad siedmiu tygodni średnia cena

"Our goal: to supply Belgian potatoes year-round; something I think we're close to achieving"
Costs keep rising, consumer demands keep changing, and sustainability is becoming increasingly important. In today's market, distinguishing yourself is, therefore, becoming more and more critical.

The expropriated of Parc Sagunt II threaten more protests
A rally of some 150 expropriated workers from Parc Sagunt II, on whose land the Volkswagen factory is to be built, gathered this Thursday in Puçol, supported by the Valencian Farmers' Association

Torbiarka z furtką jest rozwiązaniem dla mniejszych produktów
Fox Solutions produkuje worker z furtką o niewielkiej powierzchni, który jest w stanie prowadzić surowe, niepocięte produkty o średnicy lub długości poniżej sześciu cali,

Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V. widzi niewykorzystaną szansę dla certyfikowanych kompostowalnych torebek na warzywa O+G
Stowarzyszenie na rzecz produktów kompostowalnych (Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V.) wyraża ubolewanie z powodu decyzji Rady Federalnej o uchwaleniu ustawy o Funduszu Jednorazowych

"Convenience remains highly valued, in the Peruvian season's last weeks too"
Despite the Peruvian grape season nearing its end, sales are still going well at Dijk Foods in Belgium. "We're currently working exclusively with those grapes. There's enough supply coming from