Veg shortages drive UK inflation spike
The widely-reported shortages of salad vegetables over the past month have helped drive a jump in the overall UK inflation rate. New figures and analysis from the Office for National Statistics

Almeria: Sharp drop in prices with the exception of tomatoes
The high prices recorded in recent weeks in Almería for most vegetables suffered a sharp drop in week 11. Only tomatoes managed to stay at a relatively high level, as supply was still tight and

The global market for frozen fruits, berries and vegetables – trends and the largest players
On March 16, 2023, the EastFruit project held the first online conference on the situation in the market of frozen fruits, berries, and vegetables. The recording of the conference is available at

Year-round eggplants from Sicilian specialists
The Melanzì brand was launched in 2016, originally for a line of products that included jams, competes, and other canned fruit and vegetable products. However, in 2020, the founders of the

Lidl exported 27,000 tonnes of Portuguese fruit and veg in 2022
Lidl exported 27,000 tonnes of Portuguese fruit and vegetables to 11 countries in 2022 through a joint campaign with industry association Portugal Fresh. In a statement released on Monday to mark

Useful trading tools for companies involved in fruit, vegetable, and nut production, exports, imports and processing
EastFruit team offers lots of instruments for market linkages, which many might not be aware of. They will help you find buyers for your products or suppliers if you are looking for fresh, frozen,

Poland still imports vegetables from Russia
A report by Berliner Zeitung claims that, despite wide-ranging EU sanctions against Moscow, Poland continues to import Russian vegetables. Dozens of trucks are constantly arriving at the wholesale

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

French mushroom specialist invests in Ishida technology
An Ishida multihead weigher has enabled a French specialist mushroom and vegetable supplier to optimise the packing of its new pan-fried range, significantly increasing production while reducing

Cebula z RPA coraz ważniejsza dla Wielkiej Brytanii i Europy
"RPA jest coraz ważniejszym dostawcą wysokiej jakości cebuli do Wielkiej Brytanii i UE. Nie tylko w tym roku z niedoborami, ale już wstecz w 2021 i 2022 roku widzieliśmy większe

27,000 tons of Portuguese fruits and vegetables exported by Lidl in 2022
UK: Southern Co-op celebrates 150th anniversary The local co-operative, which was the first to open a fully self-service supermarket in Great Britain, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this

Incredible food prices prompt Swedes to look over the border
In Sweden, some vegetables have nearly doubled in price, while butter and sugar have both increased by 50 percent. Overall, in recent months, prices in Sweden have been going sky-high, at a faster

Южноафриканский лук становится все более важным для Великобритании и Европы
"Южная Африка становится все более важным поставщиком высококачественного лука в Великобританию и ЕС. Не

Volume of international trade in frozen raspberries surpassed that of frozen strawberries
The EastFruit analysts team discovered while preparing for the first online conference on the market of frozen fruits, berries, and vegetables, that an important event happened in 2021 –

'More Irish horti producers to cease trading in 2023'
New research by agriculture advisory body Teagasc claims that more horticultural food producers may cease trading, due to input costs eroding producer margins. Teagasc warns that a market response

South African onions increasingly important to the UK & Europe
“South Africa is an increasingly important supplier of high quality onions to the UK and EU. Not only this year with the shortages, but already back in 2021 and 2022 we saw more interest for our

"We've simply had extreme growth in recent years"
In Upper Austria, 18.1% of the area and 20.1% of the farms are currently farmed organically, and demand for organic products within retailing is increasing. The share of spending on organic

Dutch company expands sales team and adds exotics to its range
After a dynamic period, Vitaal Europe is back to full strength. Under the leadership of General Manager Richard van der Heide - who returned to the fold in November - this Dutch trading company,

Saarland: Vegetable farm becomes meeting and learning place for regional population
The Saarland Ministry of Agriculture is supporting the conversion of the "Buntes Grün" vegetable farm in Nunkirchen to an organic farm with around 30,000 euros. According to the ministry, this

Lidl Spain adopts anti-waste measures
Lidl has announced the launch of its ‘anti-waste bag’ in Spain, a €3 bag of fruits and vegetables that do not meet certain aesthetic criteria but remain suitable for consumption. The

Remach appointment strengthens Haith’s European presence
The UK’s leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer has strengthened its European presence with the appointment of a new dealer. Haith has appointed Remach BV as their representative in