Australasian company Te Mata Exports is closely collaborating with several Australian grape growers in the Sunraysia region, as the Australian grape harvest has commenced with promising prospects for the season. "We have encountered highly favorable growing conditions overall," said Sarah. read more

Levarht's bankruptcy in 2022 was unexpected. The company, founded in 1933, had never been in the red. However, investigations by the trustees revealed that the bankruptcy may not have been entirely unexpected. The trustees identified a combination of circumstances and also highlighted stress in a new... read more

Jak już wcześniej podał EastFruit, Maroko z powodzeniem zwiększa eksport borówki amerykańskiej do krajów Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. W sezonie 2023/24 Maroko dostarczyło 610 ton świeżych borówek na rynek Singapuru i Malezji, powtarzając sukces z poprzedniego sezonu. Dodatkowo, Maroko... read more

"Brazilian lychee stands out from other competing countries - such as Madagascar, South Africa, and Mozambique, which apply chemical conservation treatments - thanks to its growing production and a focus on premium quality," said Brazilian lychee producers and marketers Camila and André Boni. read more

Time to balance for the Romagna strawberries season produced with the soilless technique. The initiative is part of the "The heart beyond the obstacle" project by the Agribologna consortium, for the research and validation of the most advanced agritech solutions, with the aim of evaluating. read more

Choosing the right raspberry variety for the conditions on the plantation is an extremely important and complex topic. It is a decision that is made for years, so it is important to carefully consider and evaluate all factors that are relevant.

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The reservoirs have decreased by 30 cubic hectometers in the last week (0.1% of the current total capacity of the reservoirs).

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Channel 4's new cooking show Batch From Scratch, hosted by Joe Swash and Suzanne Mulholland, faced backlash from viewers for promoting frozen vegetables and meal prep hacks like freezing sandwiches for three months. Many criticized the show for not truly cooking "from scratch" and questioned the… read more

The marketing of German table potatoes is now in the second half of the season. "Marketing is going as usual: February is a bit weaker than usual, but I would rate January sales as slightly above average. All cooking types and main varieties are still available from German cultivation. read more

With a double acquisition in the fruit and vegetable industry, Fruit Management Europe (FME) and Chefs Fruit Products (CFP) have a new owner. Ad van Gool has fully transferred both companies to Erwin Boorsma. Erwin already held a minority share in both businesses, but as of February 21, 2025, he has taken over full ownership. read more

Carnival either has nothing to do with you, or your diary has long blocked the week. But does it impact fresh produce sales? We asked several wholesalers in the typical Carnival regions. "Carnival does influence sales, but not as significantly as it used to. In the Netherlands, many catering read more

In 2024, the Port of Rotterdam recorded a slight decrease in freight traffic, handling 435.8 million tonnes, with a 0.7% decline compared to the previous year, as reported by trasportoeuropa.it. This result was mainly influenced by the reduction in traffic of read more

Bananas represent the main example in the fruit and vegetable department of how origin can be a purchasing driver even if it is not national. It is evident that the impossibility of producing bananas in our territory - considering the negligible case of Sicily in terms of read more

"W tym roku zauważamy wyjątkową jakość mandarynek z Hiszpanii" - informuje Benoît Maillard-Guillon z firmy Ets Meseguer. Obecnie dostępne są odmiany Nadorcott, Tangold i Orri, które pojawiły się na rynku między końcem stycznia a początkiem lutego. Wszystkie trzy odmiany spełniają wysokie oczekiwania. read more

A flatworm is spreading through plant trade and threatening soil fertility. Sweden has already taken emergency measures on imports. The flatworm in question is Obama nungara, a large spotted land flatworm native to Brazil and Argentina. This flatworm is spreading via plant trade. read more

After beginning the harvest with smaller quantities a few weeks ago, the vegetable island of Reichenau is now fully entering the new lettuce season. "From calendar weeks 10-11, we expect to be able to supply the food retail sector with fresh greenhouse lettuces across the board," reports. read more

Seeland BIO in Büchslen FR specializes in the cultivation and processing of organic vegetables. In mid-December 2023, their new processing hall in Kerzers started operations. Since then, the organic vegetables have been stored, packaged, and processed in the new building. With the new company read more

Arrivals of Hass avocados on the European market have dropped to 3.6 million boxes. Moroccan volumes remain stable, as do those from Spain and Portugal, while arrivals from Israel are gradually declining. Volumes from Latin America are also theoretically decreasing, but due to many delays. read more

Kanada przyjęła ustawę C-280, zmieniającą Ustawę o upadłości i niewypłacalności oraz Ustawę o układach z wierzycielami firm, aby chronić dostawców świeżych owoców i warzyw. Ta ustawa odzwierciedla amerykański Ustawę o Zepsutych Produktach Rolnych (PACA), ustanawiającą fundusz za niezapłacone. read more

Airfreight plays a crucial role in the global flower industry, ensuring that delicate blooms reach their destinations fresh and undamaged. Despite the significant logistics challenges involved in transporting flowers, there are no dedicated Unit Load Devices (ULDs) designed explicitly for this purpose. read more