"The food security of Senegal is at stake," warned Boubacar Sall, a prominent figure in the country's onion industry, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding in the Podor region, which contributes 46% to the national onion production. The flooding, caused by climate change-induced heavy rainfall, has jeopardized the livelihoods of many farmers and threatens the overall food security of the country. read more

The top fruit market is currently experiencing steady growth, as stated by Frans Buijsrogge from the refrigeration company based in Goes. "There is some tension between supply and demand. On the marketing side, people are particularly unhappy with prices, feeling that there is little profit." read more

The sweet potato campaign is going well in Egypt, with significant volumes already exported this season. According to Kareem Al-Shorbagy, the managing director of Al Kareem, the demand may even result in an extension of the season this year. The exporter stated, "Egypt has seen a significant... read more

Marc Bybee from Eagle Eye Produce in Nyssa, OR, shared information about the current market conditions as of November 5th. Bybee mentioned that demand is steady, and there are attempts to improve pricing, resulting in some increases for specific items. However, prices have not yet reached the anticipated levels. read more

Emily Hill, who is associated with the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, is using the Veggie Meter to enhance dietary assessment techniques. This device utilizes reflection spectroscopy to measure carotenoid levels in the skin, which serve as indicators of fruit and vegetable intake. read more

The retail giant Auchan, a well-known French brand, has started a major corporate restructuring with significant layoffs of employees in France and the sale of its operations in Russia, as reported by milanofinanza.it. The company has announced the read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh has announced the removal of all import duties and regulatory taxes on onions. This decision, highlighted in a recent notification, eliminates the tax rate from 10 percent to zero, aiming to mitigate the escalating onion prices and shortages in the country. read more

The tomato volumes for the 2024/25 season are starting to increase significantly in the Spanish province of Almeria. "At the beginning of the season, in August, it was very hot, so poor fruit setting was a common problem. Flowers were falling off and many tomatoes were aborted. As a result, the read more

With the arrival of Formula 1 teams for the São Paulo Grand Prix, Viracopos Airport in Campinas (São Paulo) seized the opportunity of the transportation planes used for the race to export Brazilian ginger, lemons, mangoes, and papayas to Europe. In addition to transporting cars and equipment, these planes also carried shipments of fruits. read more

Peru has maintained its leadership as the world's top exporter of table grapes, despite the challenging production situation it faced in the last 2023/2024 season. It is expected to defend this position in the current season as well, as reported by Fresh Fruit Peru. read more

The USDA's voluntary annual blueberry report predicts that Mexico's blueberry production in 2024 will reach 81,000 tons, which is an 8% increase from 2023. This growth is due to sufficient water supply and an increase in demand for exports. Despite facing drought conditions, Mexico's blueberry sector is expected to continue to grow. read more

National consumption is decreasing – except in discount stores – and prices have increased by 25 points over the past five years, doubling to 50 points if we extend the period to ten years. On the production side, however, there is a certain stability, as well as in imports. read more

Pięć lat Jumbo w Belgii: "Pozostajemy zobowiązani do wzrostu". Pierwsza filia Jumbo w Flandrii otworzyła swoje drzwi 6 listopada 2019 roku. W międzyczasie holenderska sieć supermarketów ma tutaj 36 sklepów, w tym sklep miejski Jumbo City w Antwerpii oraz od początku września duży Jumbo. read more

With Donald Trump's election as the next US president, the shipping sector is closely monitoring the anticipated economic strategies of his administration, especially amid ongoing trade frictions with China. Punit Oza, a notable figure in shipping and geopolitics analysis, shared on LinkedIn his... read more

The Plant Company expressed a desire to construct a 5-acre greenhouse in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. In addition to the greenhouse, they sought a completely controlled environment for rooting plants without daylight, as mentioned on the Stolze website. This project was carried out in collaboration with Prins USA and Green. read more

By the weekend, carrots have a high chance of becoming the most expensive item in the borscht set on the domestic market, surpassing potatoes in the rankings, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. This would mark the first time in the history of the project's monitoring. read more

The organic kiwi supply chain was the focus of the field day at the Fratelli Balzani farm in Bertinoro (Forlì-Cesena), one of the leading districts in national production. A visit to the orchard with press and influencers to "see firsthand" read more

Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa, has announced that the Portuguese grape season has ended earlier than usual. She stated, "Overall, it was a successful season for grapes, with a strong demand for the product. However, it was a very short season in terms of duration." read more

Las exportaciones de calabacín español se han estancado en las últimas tres campañas, después de un periodo de crecimiento casi constante. Un informe de Hortoinfo basado en datos de Estacom destaca este cambio de tendencia. Las exportaciones alcanzaron su punto máximo en 451,92 millones de kilos en la temporada 2020/2021. En la siguiente temporada bajaron a 385,6 millones.

Spanish zucchini exports have stagnated in the last three campaigns, after a period of almost constant growth. A report by Hortoinfo based on Estacom data highlights this change in trend. Exports peaked at 451.92 million kilos in the 2020/2021 season. The next season they fell to 385.6 million. read more

The supply of broccoli is currently limited, leading to a strong market. Salinas, CA is finishing up its season, and the supplies from Santa Maria, CA are lower than usual due to quality issues caused by hot weather and rain. A heatwave that occurred about a month ago stressed the plants and affected the quality of the broccoli. read more