Peru is experiencing another season with a limited supply of ginger. Last year, the production volume decreased due to a reduction in acreage. This year, the low supply is attributed to a bacterial disease impacting the product quality, resulting in an estimated crop loss of 30 percent. read more

"The Egyptian sweet potato season is starting with a higher supply, which reflects the success of the crop in the past few seasons," says Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. El Sayed adds, "Compared to last season, the market conditions are more favorable for Egypt. We..." read more

The trader Rushton's at New Covent Garden Market has been awarded ISO 14001 certification, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. read more

The managing director of a company that operates a seasonal worker scheme has stated that he would hesitate to collaborate with third-party recruiters in the future. This decision was made after Indonesian workers who came to the UK this season were reportedly charged illegal fees. read more

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) have joined The Move to -15°C coalition. read more

While some consumers consciously opt for sustainable packaging, others are skeptical. In online retail, recycled corrugated cardboard is the favorite choice for packaging products for shipping. These are the results of the current study "Sustainable Product." read more

As both companies have announced, the merger will take effect retroactively as of January 1, 2023. The process of merging will be initiated in the coming months. Initially, the combined farming area of both partners will amount to nearly 500 hectares, with potential future growth to around 1,000 hectares. read more

Another Polish retail chain, Chata Polska, is joining the Fresh Market 2024 B2B MEETING & TRADE SHOW! read more

The cultivation area for bell peppers is estimated at 12,675 hectares, which represents an increase of 1% compared to the previous season, with the California variety predominating, although Palermo continues to gain ground. Tomatoes are estimated to have a cultivation area of 8,700 hectares (-3%). read more

In the Polish market, we are currently experiencing an oversupply of early apple varieties. However, many market participants believe that this may be just a temporary phenomenon. What are the current price realities in the wholesale apple market in Poland and what can we expect in the future in this regard? read more

The pattern of plant production should change in response to climate change, and different countries are pursuing various approaches to achieve this, according to Day. Regarding the plants that are being moved to other suitable regions in response to this common problem, read more

On the occasion of Tomato Day on August 8th, AMA Marketing wants to draw attention to this vegetable. The variety of domestic vegetables is vast. According to the Austrian variety list for the year 2023, there are exactly 258 vegetable species. And according to a RollAMA analysis, the read more

As QS communicates with reference to the BVL, the application of Mildicut to combat late blight (Phytophthora infestans) in potatoes is permitted according to the emergency authorization from August 2nd to November 29th, 2024. read more

Fewer and fewer strawberries are coming from open-field cultivation in Lower Saxony. For 2024, around 22,200 tons of strawberries are expected to be produced in open fields. This would be 14.7% less than the previous year. This decrease in the harvest quantity is mainly due to a continuous reduction of productive open-field areas. read more

In the past five years, Inga Mohr's professional life has revolved around fruit. As the Head of Marketing and Brand Management, she worked for the Bodensee Fruit Distribution Company in Friedrichshafen. One of her main tasks was building brands in the fruit aisle. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). According to the report, over 2.3 million tons of bananas were shipped worldwide in 2023, which is a 3.4% increase compared to 2022. This strengthens the country's position as Asia's leading banana exporter. read more

According to their own statements, the food retailer has been donating 20 cents to Tafel Deutschland for almost a year, which uses the amount for digitalization, expansion of storage and transportation capacities, and promotion of volunteering. For example, the proceeds were used for. read more

Are significant drops in onion prices expected on the Polish market in the near future? What are the current prices of this vegetable in large wholesale? read more

The 2024 currant season is basically over. However, there are still a few entities on the domestic market interested in purchasing red currants. At what prices? read more

In Granada's Costa Tropical, more than 2,000 families are struggling with the negative impacts of climate change on their subtropical crops, potentially facing a loss of millions of euros. The area, famous for its cultivation of mangoes, avocados, and custard apples, has experienced five consecutive read more