An ongoing crisis in production costs and a lack of profitability in farming have once again resulted in a third of vegetable growers considering leaving the industry within the next year. More farmers are also indicating that they would exit the industry if offered a fair price to buy their farm, according to a new survey. read more

The vegetable industry in Australia is currently experiencing a crisis, with one-third of growers contemplating leaving the sector in the next year due to increasing production costs and low profitability. Many others have expressed their intention to exit if they were offered a reasonable price for their farm, leading to significant concerns about the future of the industry. read more

At the Dutch rose grower Porta Nova in Waddinxveen, Valentine's Day is always a special time. While the production of roses remains consistent throughout the year to maintain quality, the Valentine's Day rush brings additional hectic activity, particularly in sales and logistics. "For some departments, it is busier." read more

The trend of decreasing durian prices continued into February, particularly affecting the Mekong Delta region. Normally, during the off-season, durian yields are low, resulting in higher prices. However, this year, prices have dropped by around $0.42 to $1.27 per kilogram compared to mid-January. read more

"The logistics crisis in the Red Sea has been one of the biggest recent challenges, as banana shipments had to be redirected through southern Africa, raising transport costs. Initially, freight rates rose by as much as $3,000 per container. Now they have stabilized, but we still expect them to read more

The president and CEO of Cajamar, Eduardo Baamonde and Sergio Pérez, accompanied by the president of IBM and executives from Telefónica, Repsol, Acciona, Vall Companys, and experts, have exchanged ideas and knowledge at the Cajamar Forum

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"To move carefully" - powiedziała szefowa firmy Mariya Dermendzhieva: "Po raz pierwszy od wielu sezonów egipscy eksporterzy cytrusów ostrożnie podchodzą do każdego rynku, na który się kierują, i podejmują wysiłki, aby utrzymać". read more

With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many seasonal fruit traders have noticed an increase in sales. The festival has led to a surge in the market, causing prices for certain fruits like cherries and nectarines to rise due to limited supply. read more

Chinese exhibitors at Fruit Logistica continued to be a prominent presence at the exhibition, mainly showcasing export companies specializing in agricultural products like ginger, garlic, and honey pomelo. Their participation outnumbered that of exhibitors from other countries. However, some exhibitors pointed out that the Chinese... read more

Los pimientos españoles dominaron el mercado alemán, acompañados por importaciones turcas y, localmente, importaciones más pequeñas de Marruecos. Según la Oficina Federal de Agricultura y Alimentación (BLE), el negocio fue irregular y los precios se desarrollaron en consecuencia. Mientras que las ventas de productos españoles se estancaron en Hamburgo a mitad de semana, luego repuntaron nuevamente después de envíos más cautelosos. read more

In Ireland, Kerry-based vegetable grower Paudie Hanafin is facing significant challenges in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Hanafin is emphasizing the necessity of government assistance for fruit and vegetable growers in the area. The storm, along with rising costs, has created difficulties for the industry. read more

Australijski producent opakowań Detpak niedawno po raz pierwszy wystawił swoje produkty na targach Fruit Logistica, otrzymując przytłaczająco pozytywne opinie od odwiedzających stoisko. "Pojechaliśmy do Berlina, aby wzmocnić nasze kontakty na rynku europejskim i spotkaliśmy się z ogromnym zainteresowaniem naszymi opakowaniami z włókien." read more

Nine years after winning the award for best innovation at Fruit Logistica with its patented opening system for coconuts for drinking, World's Coconut Trading, also known as Genuine Coconut, has once again participated in the fair in Berlin with one of Spain's most exotic product ranges. read more

Winter weather has caused a decrease in Cretan cucumber production, but there is a place where the cold cannot reach and the harvest remains abundant. This place is Psari Forada, situated on the southern coastline of Crete and shielded from the northern winds that could affect yields. Mr. Thodoris Agapoulakis,… read more

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, BMTI conducted an analysis on the wholesale prices of the most commonly requested products, based on the data collected from the wholesale markets of the Italmercati Network. read more