Over 20 fresh food suppliers for SPAR North of England stores gathered for a day filled with inspiring ideas, company updates, and networking opportunities. The event took place at the James Hall & Co. Ltd's SPAR Distribution Centre in Bowland View, Preston. The comprehensive session also provided a chance to... read more

T&G Global has released its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2024, which the New Zealand group said showed "solid progress" in delivering its strategy as it recovered from the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. read more

Climate change is expected to exacerbate heat waves and droughts in the Mediterranean region, as stated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In Greece, the combination of warm, dry winters and unprecedented summer temperatures is endangering the livelihoods of farmers nationwide. read more

The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average. read more

This, together with their spicy taste, makes them a popular ingredient in soups, sauces, and salads. A large part of the onions comes from Lower Saxony, where the harvest is starting these days. How it turns out remains exciting, as some areas regionally have had issues due to the rainy weather this year. read more

Popyt na brytyjskie borówki gwałtownie rośnie, co skutkuje zwiększeniem produkcji przez plantatorów. read more

Despite these weather-related challenges, the Argentine Blueberry Committee (ABC) expects a normal season with production levels expected to be similar to those of 2022-23, reports freshfruitportal. read more

In practical test series, the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture (LWG) evaluates current technology at the vegetable cultivation test farm in Bamberg. The goal is to provide commercial growers with reliable recommendations for the use of technology in order to prevent yield losses. read more

The ban, as reported by reefertrends, has already led to income losses among South African farmers as demand has decreased. Botswana's President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has defended the decision, stating that the import ban on vegetables is a read more

More than 1,400 exhibitors will showcase packaging materials, packaging solutions, packaging aids, packaging machinery, and packaging technology at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. The accompanying important processes related to automation, labeling technology, packaging printing, finishing, and more will also be featured. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing the retailer Tesco. According to them, the demand for blueberries increased by 27% last year. This surge in popularity is attributed to the growing awareness of the fruit's health benefits. Blueberries are rich in... read more

The heat in July has affected the yields of some crops, according to analysts. In particular, vegetable and potato harvests are expected to be smaller than last year. The NBU lowered its estimate for the vegetable harvest from 8.5 million tonnes to 7.9 million tonnes. The situation remains unchanged for the. read more

This is shown by the latest estimate from the Statistical Service of the French Ministry of Agriculture (Agreste). According to this, the total production for 2024 is estimated at 280,500 tons of melons; that would be 10% less than in 2023. However, the average of the past five years would still be about read more

In Switzerland, artichoke production is a small niche. According to the Agricultural Information Service (LID), Swiss artichokes are in season from July to October. read more

As QS informs with reference to the BVL, the partial revocation also applies to corresponding applications of the Carneol distribution expansion (permit no.: 006899-60). read more

Last week, we observed a clear upward trend in wholesale prices of highbush blueberries (American). However, it did not last until the end of last week and a correction occurred. Will it prove to be only temporary? What are the current prices of blueberries in large wholesale quantities? read more

The situation in the chokeberry market is developing according to the worst possible scenario. Despite the high hopes that emerged before the start of the season, there is no trace left, and the prices for chokeberries have once again dropped. read more

Where are the limits to the growth of wholesale prices for Chinese cabbage? What we are currently seeing in the market for this vegetable in Poland is unbelievable, yet it has happened. "Pekin" is absolutely smashing all price records. So, what are the current wholesale prices of Chinese cabbage? read more

This year, guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: One to Limgroup BV, Horst, where asparagus and strawberries are important seasonal products. In Horst, they will learn about the important aspects of breeding and how long it takes for a new variety to reach the market. read more

After a strong "reset" in the prices of Dutch bagged onions in the 31st week, the situation remained unchanged in the following week. Sorters and exporters are receiving a large supply from the fields, while the export engine simply isn't running as fast as in the previous season. However, it seems that it was still a better week in terms of sales. It will only become clear whether this volume and sentiment can be sustained, writes expert Jesse Torringa. read more