"The mushroom market in the UK is currently stable, albeit a bit slow," said James Meers, Commercial Director at G's Fresh. "I anticipate a significant increase in demand starting next week, with Monday being a particularly busy day, and this trend is expected to continue throughout the week leading up to Christmas." Meers mentioned that the consistent performance of the market is positive. read more

Aurea Agro, a member of the Aurea Capital Partners Group, has entered into a strategic agreement with the Spanish company Alcoaxarquia, located in Malaga. Alcoaxarquia is a key player in the global organic mangoes and avocados market, with operations in Spain, South America, and Morocco. This partnership will enable... read more

The Department of Trade and Industry XI (DTI) has registered new investments totaling $2.7 million for Cavendish banana exports and $1.53 million for banana chip exports in the Davao Region for 2024. The department supported 30 exporters, resulting in $826,200 in export sales and $738,000 in. read more

Wielu właścicieli supermarketów korzysta z zakupów lokalnych jako sposobu wyróżnienia się na tle konkurencji. Klienci uwielbiają świeże, regionalne produkty, co wzmacnia lojalność klientów. Jednak zakupy lokalne często są skomplikowane i czasochłonne, dlatego ich opłacalność nie zawsze jest oczywista. W Holandii, Eline van... read more

The first apple to walk down the runway at Milan Fashion Week? It will be envy™. And it won't be alone, but with an accessory designed for her by students of the Product and Visual Design courses at Istituto Marangoni Milano Design, led by designer Marco Rambaldi chosen for envy™. read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a rise in export prices for Ukrainian apples in the 2024/25 season, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeing a 40-60% increase in the price of these imports. Similarly, Saudi Arabia, an important market for Ukrainian apples, has witnessed a 30-40% price hike. read more

The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka has identified poor packaging as a primary factor contributing to post-harvest losses in the country's fresh produce sector. It is reported that 20-30% of vegetables and 15-20% of fruits experience losses after harvest due to substandard packaging. read more

Singapore Flower Delivery Pte Ltd has announced the acquisition of Singapore Florist, a local florist with a 37-year history of serving the community, for an undisclosed sum. Singapore Florist will maintain its operations under its current brand name, Singapore Flower Delivery Pte Ltd. The company is... read more

In a recent update from the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (Subrei), Chile has achieved a new milestone in its foreign trade by surpassing a record US$ 2.518 billion in service exports. This represents an 18% increase from the previous year and marks the first time that service exports have seen such significant growth. read more

T&G Global announced this week the grower returns for the 2024 apple season, providing increased value to its network of growers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Returns for its Envy and Jazz apple brands are the highest they have been in several seasons, resulting in over $124 million being returned to the growers. This demonstrates an increase in value for the growers. read more

Według Juana José Ibarra, z działu sprzedaży hiszpańskiej firmy Moyca, importowanie winogron stołowych do Hiszpanii, jak i reszty Europy, pozostaje wyzwaniem od listopada z powodu różnych czynników. Dlatego też, zaspokojenie popytu ze strony hiszpańskich sieci detalicznych w tygodniach poprzedzających read more

A study conducted by the Unió Llauradora i Ramadera reveals that the agricultural trade balance between Mercosur countries and Spain is already in deficit. This is not in our interests in terms of

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"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of European products," reported Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, during his visit to the African. read more

Holland: Albert Heijn osiąga certyfikat B Corp
Ahold Delhaize ogłosił: "Ahold Delhaize z dumą ogłasza, że Albert Heijn w Holandii otrzymał prestiżowy certyfikat B Corp. Ten kamień milowy podkreśla cel Albert Heijn - „Razem sprawiamy, że lepsze jedzenie staje się łatwym wyborem”. read more

After the feast of the Immaculate Conception, we are approaching the Christmas holidays, which until last week did not seem to have much impact on sales. The scenario does not appear to have changed in the week that is about to end, as explained by. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in wholesale prices for cucumbers in Ukraine. Sellers are attributing this to the unusually low demand for greenhouse cucumbers in mid-December and see it as a necessary measure. read more

In the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year celebrations, there is an increasing demand for exotic fruits like Spanish cherimoya. However, the limited supply of cherimoyas at this time of year is causing prices to rise significantly. The Spanish mango season has also ended with a larger than usual crop. read more

Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade show for the fresh produce industry, continues to be the top destination for professionals from around the world to nurture and expand their professional network, exchange new trends and ideas, and expand their businesses. read more

The real holiday rush has not yet started at Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. The family-owned wholesaler from Antwerp notes that most customers are still a bit hesitant in their buying, but anticipates a surge in activity by the end of next week. "It feels like the calm before the storm. You can read more

A shortage of table grapes has been reported in many key markets, leading to very high prices ahead of the crucial Christmas to New Year's sales period. The earlier finish of the California, Spain, and Italy seasons, along with a delayed start to South Africa's season, is making for a challenging situation. read more