A series of studies has unveiled important findings regarding the perceptions of sustainable practices within the floral industry among U.S. consumers and florists. These studies have also highlighted regional variations in attitudes and willingness to pay for environmentally friendly options. The results offer a thorough understanding of how... read more

Obecna podaż awokado jest wystarczająca, aby zaspokoić popyt. „Jednak przepływ podaży doświadcza końcoworocznego napięcia związanego z świętami, co jest typowe, ponieważ wielu ludzi w branży, zwłaszcza producenci, korzystają z okresu świątecznego i Nowego Roku, aby odpocząć od pracy” - mówi David Billings. read more

Mjko GmbH (formerly Weiße Köpfe), a company based in Lower Saxony, has expanded its Hoheging site to include a new mushroom farm. With a total of seven sites in Germany, Mjko GmbH supplies organic and button mushrooms to retailers and organic food stores throughout the country. The latest expansion was aimed at increasing production capacity and meeting the growing demand for their products. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is updating the regulations for inspecting and certifying fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products to ensure that fees are assessed fairly and accurately based on the actual volume inspected. read more

The Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food stated that every region should have large vegetable storage facilities capable of holding 10,000 to 20,000 tons. He also mentioned that next year's budget includes UAH 1 billion (almost €23 million) to support the development of livestock farming and the processing of… read more

Delhaize completes acquisition in Luxembourg
Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has acquired Alima, a chain of two convenience stores in Luxembourg City, to claim the title of market leader in the Grand Duchy's capital.
Source: retaildetail.eu

Poland's Biedronka delays Slovakian launch
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The previous endive season was extremely challenging, not only due to a shortage of planting material but also because of a delayed harvest start and inconsistent root quality, according to Lukas Klimesch from the eponymous company. The company, located in Lafnitztal in the Burgenland region of Austria, has been highly regarded. read more

In contrast to the production surplus in MY 2023/24, total citrus production is expected to decrease by 36 percent in MY 2024/25 to around 5 million metric tons (MMT) due to excessive heat during the blooming period and drought conditions during the harvest period. read more

Zasoby jabłek z Pensylwanii są bardziej kontrolowane w tym roku niż rok temu o tej porze. "Narodowy zbiór jabłek na sezon 2024-2025 jest nieco mniejszy, a popyt jest silny" - mówi Brandon Ruppert z Cohen Produce Marketing. Jeśli chodzi o odmiany, jabłka Gala zaczynają się kurczyć. read more

The range of vegetable varieties available for greenhouse growers is increasing. Seed company Med Hermes Vegetable Seeds is actively working on introducing new Solanaceae hybrids. A meeting took place in Leverano, Apulia, at Azienda Rosafio Gianluca where significant results were achieved during events focused on the topic. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat światowe zapotrzebowanie na owoce tropikalne wzrosło, co sprawiło, że Wietnam stał się kluczowym dostawcą na rynku. Wśród najbardziej poszukiwanych produktów znajdują się świeże kokosy i różowy pomelo, cenione za swój smak, korzyści zdrowotne i wszechstronność. Wzrost popytu na świeże kokosy read more

The new generation of growers is adapting to the increasingly internationalized ornamental plant market by exploring new opportunities and expanding their reach beyond their local markets. Roel van Schie, the operations director at Sjaak van Schie B.V., a company specializing in pothos plants, recently relocated to Portugal with his family to take advantage of the growing demand for ornamental plants in different parts of the world. read more

The Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA) has completed its assessment of the competitive landscape in the blueberry sector, covering the period from 2020 to the first ten months of 2024. This examination was launched in response to requests from local growers seeking to analyze competition. read more

"The Christmas and New Year's sales period for table grapes in the European and United Kingdom markets went reasonably well," says Leon de Kock, CEO of Grape Alliance Marketing, based in the Hex River Valley of South Africa. "Sales were good, but one concern was Peru, as they kept their supply longer than we." read more

In January and February, FreshPlaza will be focusing on Fruit Logistica. Once again, Fruit Logistica is returning to Berlin as one of the main trade shows on the global stage. With costs rising around the world, meeting everyone in person provides a fantastic opportunity to look ahead and establish new contracts. read more

An Asian country has lifted a ban imposed in 2008, opening up new opportunities for exporters to expand their businesses in the region. read more

"Rynki obecnie nie są w stanie absorbować pełnego wolumenu dostępnych towarów. Wynika to z niezrównoważenia w relacji między ceną produktów rolnych w obszarach wiejskich a ich późniejszymi cenami detalicznymi. Aby zilustrować ten punkt, rozważ przykład zwykłej mandarynki. Obecnie…"

"The markets are currently unable to absorb the full volume of goods available. This is due to an imbalance in the relationship between the price of produce in rural areas and its subsequent retail prices. To illustrate this point, consider the example of a common clementine. At present..." read more

Extreme weather conditions have disrupted orange crop harvests globally, causing a significant reduction in supply. In Spain, catastrophic flooding in October led to considerable damage to the nation's crop yields, with estimated losses of around $205 million. Valencia, a major orange-producing region, was particularly affected. read more

In 2024, we have been working with more than 16 countries from all continents and more than 26 products within the group of priority files. Within the American continent, we are working with Canada on the opening for cherry production; with Argentina, we read more

Until January 5, 2025, the digital advertising campaign dedicated to the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Sicilian Lemon will be active. Yellow will illuminate the maxi-LED screens at Milan Centrale, Rome Termini, and Rome Tiburtina train stations. Promoted by the Consortium for the Protection of PGI Sicilian Lemon, it is co-financed. read more