M&S has launched a new trial to autonomously farm parsnips, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality and quantity of crops. read more

Hortgro has warned that disruptions at South African container ports, particularly in Cape Town, will once again be a concern during the upcoming South African stonefruit export season. read more

Fairtrade is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its sustainable banana program, which aims to guarantee that workers on certified banana plantations worldwide earn at least the living wage for their country, while also assisting retailers in meeting their sustainable banana commitments. read more

According to one of the leading exporters, the South African industry's dedication and investment in Pink Lady apples is making it synonymous with the brand. read more

In potato cultivation, Bavaria is the second most important cultivation area in Germany after Lower Saxony. In 2024, Bavarian farmers are estimated to have harvested 1.5 million tons of potatoes. This is 2.6% more than the previous year. However, the average for the years 2018 to 2023 shows a decrease. read more

Accordingly, the harvest year for tree fruits in Thuringia is classified as significantly below average due to frost events in spring and the resulting yield losses. Thuringian fruit growers estimate an apple yield of 4.4 for this year. read more

This quantity, as reefertrends reports, reflects a growth of around 60% compared to the previous year and an increase of just over 50% when considering the average of the first eight months of the last five years (2019-2023). The high levels of storage raise significant concerns. read more

The Dutch marketing company The Greenery has announced that it will be supplying Savoy pointed cabbage to the supermarket chain Jumbo for the first time this fall. This decision comes in response to the increasing demand for plant-based foods among younger adult consumers. read more

Over 300,000 tons of kiwis were exported out of the country, generating a record value of over 600 million euros. A large portion ended up in German retail, followed by Spain, Belgium, and France. Italian kiwis also found their way to the USA, Mexico, and Brazil outside of the EU. read more

The letter of intent signed by Jens Meier, CEO of HPA, and Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two port authorities. The aim is to develop joint projects and initiatives to enhance efficiency and... read more

The Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) e.V. confirms that the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) essentially acknowledges the long-standing efforts in the fight against social dumping and for fair competition conditions in European road freight transport. The only exception is the obligation to return. read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices remained largely stable, with a minimal increase of 0.2%. The current price is 2.17 euros/kg. However, table pears have become 3.2% cheaper, now priced at 2.45 euros/kg. Noticeably, there has been a sharp price increase in light table grapes. read more

Early seed onions are mostly already sold and the market has switched to the follow-up varieties. Not only domestically, but also in exports, there is currently a lively demand, especially for the 50/70mm size sorting. Onions are particularly in high demand in Eastern Europe. read more

Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, and Poland filed appeals to the European Court of Justice against the Mobility Package, which was enacted in 2020 by the Union legislator, i.e. the Parliament and the Council. read more

With a market share of 16% in the 2023/24 season, Camposol has solidified its position as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries from Peru. Fruit Attraction offers an excellent opportunity to update existing and potential customers on the progress of the company's proprietary program. read more

The minister pointed out that for fertilizer manufacturers, the tax on subsidized minerals, known as the Mineral Extraction Tax (MET), will be increased starting next year. Therefore, it has been considered to fundamentally abolish tariffs on fertilizers at the beginning of 2025. read more

In every aspect, onion sorters are a bit calmer this week. This aligns with the onion market, which tends to exhibit more fluctuating movements. Among exporters, much is being said about Senegal. Reports indicate that they have a sufficient amount of onions in stock, and it seems that they will have a slightly reduced appetite for Dutch onions for some time. Growers are not overly concerned about this. Nevertheless, a stable growth in agricultural trade continues to be maintained, as noted by expert Jurphaas Lugtenburg. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has announced that it will expand its specialized curriculum for members in 2025 in response to industry demand to enhance the skills of the workforce. read more

Tummers Food Processing Solutions has announced a new strategic partnership with Siemens. This collaboration is a significant step in the digital transformation of the potato processing industry and emphasizes Tummers' dedication to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. read more

Unicoop Firenze is gradually renewing its stores to offer more modern and functional points of sale. As part of this process, the Coop supermarket in Buonconvento (Si), located in via di Bibbiano, is being aligned with the new format of the brand. read more