It is a sobering thought that in 1986 - before the US Senate imposed sanctions against South Africa's apartheid policy, including the country's fruit sector - the country was selling more than 6 million boxes annually in North America. When the sanctions were lifted eight years later. read more

The prices of cauliflower in the Polish wholesale market have ended their upward trend and have been decreasing for a few days now. However, as is often the case, "cheaper" does not mean "cheap". What are the current prices of domestic cauliflowers in the large wholesale market? read more

According to Plant & Food Research, this label takes into account critical aspects such as sustainability, moisture measurement, and product origin, providing a comprehensive solution for modern food packaging. read more

During the ceremony of the trade journal Asia Cargo News in Shanghai, Darren Barton, Publisher of Asia Cargo News, presented the award to Inga Gurries, Head of Market Development Asia at Hamburg Marketing (HHM). read more

The Italian machinery specialist Sorma is aiming to enhance the efficiency of post-harvest table grape processing with its LCP-128A combined weighing machine. read more

He further stated: "It is moving in the right direction, but falls far short of the requirements of farmers. Real relief looks different. Moreover, in many areas, it remains only announcements, which must now be followed by actions." read more

Accordingly, both the percentage of those generally conscious of sustainability and the percentage of sustainability buyers have increased. "More and more consumers are buying sustainably and appreciate the corresponding assortments in retail, which are characterized by durable and read more

Looking at what is happening in the Polish vegetable market, the price developments observed in the carrot segment were quite easy to predict. So, what are the current prices of domestic young carrots in large wholesale quantities? read more

The cherry harvesting season has not officially started yet, but the first pricing proposals for frozen cherries have already appeared. This has caused a lot of nervousness on the supply side of the cherry market. Why? What are the wholesale prices for cherries intended for processing and for fresh consumption? read more

Almost exactly a year ago, we were writing about the collapse of wholesale prices of dessert raspberries in Poland. We have another season now, and unfortunately, we have to write about the same issue again. The prices of raspberries in the Polish wholesale market have once again plummeted sharply, even though for a moment it seemed like there might be improvement. What are the current prices of these fruits and how do they compare to previous years? read more

"After visiting plantations in the northern part of the country and hearing from many that it will be a good year for blueberries, I still have my doubts," she says. The pruning done in January is progressing very well, "but the pruning carried out towards the end...” read more

Alessandro Wolf, currently the CEO at Lidl Austria, will take on a new, higher-level role as an executive board member at Lidl Foundation starting in September 2024. In this position, he will be responsible for multiple countries. With his extensive international experience, he is well-equipped to take on this new challenge. read more