India's agricultural sector has witnessed a growth in exports, with Indian fruits entering Western markets and rice exports showing an increase. The Modi government's initiative, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, has played a crucial role in creating opportunities for Indian farmers, as stated by a senior official. read more

In December 2024, organic carrots were priced at CHF 2.83/kg (USD 3.15) in regular retail stores, which was 15.6 percent cheaper than in December of the previous year. Non-organic carrots experienced a more significant price drop compared to the same month last year (-28.9 percent) and were sold at a price of CHF 1.37/kg. read more

The Ukrainian white cabbage market is currently seeing a notable decline in trading activity, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Towards the end of last week, there was a considerable increase in the supply of this product in the Ukrainian market as farmers, who had previously held back on sales, began to release their stocks. read more

The results of digital communication on sustainability and circular economy topics by Cpr System are excellent. The next steps include enhancing and directly raising consumer awareness at points of sale using Redea. A test will start shortly. read more

The marketing season for the famous Cévennes sweet onions has just ended. Carl Grandidier, sales manager for the Origine Cévennes cooperative, is assessing the 2024/2025 season. Another rainy season for Cévennes onions. In September 2024, between 1,900 and 2,000 tons were forecasted. read more

The European apple market requires high-quality fruits in excellent condition, with increasingly challenging demands for certification and residue levels. "For years, apple hectares in Chile have been decreasing. However, this trend could potentially reverse in the coming years, primarily due to the read more

This week, at HortiContact in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, Haifa North West Europe (NWE) introduced Haifa Soluble DUO, a water-soluble fertilizer that allows growers to increase calcium intake without adding extra nitrogen, chlorides, or sulfates, or to reduce nitrogen without compromising quality. read more

Yamato, Spartanos, and Balcanes. They are the new trio of late California pepper varieties from Syngenta. The company presented them at a field day this Wednesday in Las Norias (El Ejido), at Manuel Solís' farm. With these varieties, they cover all late plantings for. read more

The market for organic greenhouse vegetables is currently experiencing high demand, as stated by Gunther De Vadder, organic manager at BelOrta. "There is a growing trend towards reaching a 30 percent organic target on store shelves, leading to an increased demand for organic products. If this trend continues, we can expect further growth in the organic market." read more

Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie stated on Wednesday that the Red Sea crisis has not resulted in a sustainable route to replace the canal. He noted, "There were positive indicators for the return of stability in the region." Since November 2023, Iran-backed Houthi militants have... read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has put in place legal restrictions on the transportation of fruits and vegetables in the Birkdale suburb of North Shore in Auckland, after discovering a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap. This is the second such incident this year, with a previous detection in South… read more

Egypt is continuing to increase its potato exports to Greece, with EastFruit reporting that over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported from Egypt to Greece in the marketing year 2023/24. This import was valued at $64 million, representing a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% rise from the prior year. read more

The Spanish outdoor vegetable season encountered difficulties this year due to weather conditions, and this was also the case at Savasun, Staay Food Group's cultivation site in Tarragona. "It didn't rain as much at our plant as in Valencia, but the weather did prevent us from sowing on time. If you read more

The second edition of the Fruit Attraction São Paulo fair will take place from March 25th to 27th, at the São Paulo Expo. read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie awokado mają dotrzeć na europejski rynek w 10./11. tygodniu. Spodziewane są podobne ilości do ubiegłego roku. „Nasza wstępna prognoza na ten sezon to 84 000 ton, dokonamy ponownej oceny w marcu, gdy będziemy mieć dokładniejsze dane” - powiedział Derek Donkin. read more

The potato confirms its role as the consumption queen, especially in the retail sector, with discount stores leading the way, where, despite a nearly 40 percentage point increase in prices over the last two years, consumption has remained almost stable. This increase in consumer prices has led to read more

Avocado Intelligence is a tool that provides access to data on the weekly avocado supply in European markets. It allows users to predict the supply and its origin several weeks in advance. Additionally, the tool offers information from importers and exporters, including weekly prices in the main European markets. read more

Many of the flowers displayed on store shelves for Valentine's Day have been given as gifts during romantic dinners. But what happens to the flowers that remain unsold? A recent study from the University of Georgia investigates how these flowers can be repurposed as food ingredients, providing a more sustainable way to utilize them. read more

Despite the devastating impact of the war, "Artika-Bio", a food processing company based in Kharkiv, has managed to recover 70% of its production capacity and is still delivering high-quality frozen fruits and vegetables to its customers. Prior to 2022, "Artika-Bio" operated as a full-cycle company. read more

Logiztik Alliance Group has taken a decisive step toward sustainability with concrete initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, reinforcing its commitment to a cleaner and more efficient future. Since May 2024, the company has implemented a solar panel system at one of its two warehouses. read more