Consumption of Nergi mini kiwifruit is steadily increasing in northern European markets, as reported by Jean-Pierre Caruel from the innovation department of brand owner Sofruileg. The sweet-sour kiwi berry seems to be popular in regions where consumers consume a lot of berries. read more

You will also find current information about carrots, strawberries, or cherries from regional cultivation on the pages of the new issue. Of course, now that the temperatures are slowly rising even here, the summer season cannot be missed and is featured with numerous... read more

Italy's peach and nectarine industry seems to be adapting to the changing times. By introducing new products such as flat peaches and later-maturing varieties, producers have made progress in reversing the recent decline in the sector. read more

"When a transformation of the economy is demanded, it must also be accompanied," emphasizes ZVG Secretary General Bertram Fleischer in view of the government draft for the federal budget 2025. The best example is the Federal Energy Efficiency Program, with which... read more

We are pleased to inform you that Mojo Fresh is joining as exhibitor at Fresh Market 2024! read more

"In the face of the expected summer travel traffic in the ports of the English Channel, Logistics UK, representing the industry throughout the United Kingdom, is calling on Keir Starmer's government to address the remaining issues related to freight traffic across borders." read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it recently won the 'Overall Food Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 Mindful Awards for the company's new Precious Honeyglow pineapple. read more

Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

Aldi has been named as the most popular supermarket in the nation, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three months ending in June 2024. read more

The higher rainfall and lower temperatures so far are affecting the harvest yields. Additionally, in many regions, the zucchinis were planted later due to excessively wet weather. As a result, the supply is lower. This is different from other years, as there is a shortage of zucchinis in many regions. read more

Peru's largest blueberry producer is teaming up with Ninjacart, India's leading agricultural startup supported by Walmart, which uses technology and data to organize the global agricultural supply chain and offer high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

A grower in Peru has been instructed to eliminate 110 hectares of unlawfully planted Bloom Fresh table grape varieties and to pay a substantial financial fine after several months of investigations and legal proceedings by the breeder. read more

Logistics UK says that the new Labour government must urgently prioritize sorting out post-Brexit border arrangements to prevent traffic queues from threatening the UK's supply chain. read more

The earliest Polish apples are already making way for the next summer varieties of these fruits on the market. Varieties with significantly larger production scales, which means that we can start talking about a true wholesale market. What are the prices of Piros and Paulared apples at the beginning of the second half of July? read more

The Polish plum season started earlier than usual, which is a typical phenomenon in this year's fruit market. Therefore, it is not surprising that the plum harvesting is gaining momentum relatively quickly, and new varieties are appearing on the market. How are the prices of plums shaping up in the Polish wholesale market? read more

This year, 13,621 tons of strawberries will be harvested on a total of 1,384 hectares in open fields, and 12,523 tons of strawberries will be harvested under high walk-in protective covers, including greenhouses. Compared to the previous year, the harvest quantity in open fields is 26% lower (2023: 18,401 tons). read more

So far, only individual beetles had been found in the Swiss border area where three countries meet. Now, according to the cantonal plant protection service, the pest insect has been discovered at two more locations, with one of them being a larger colony. About a kilometer around the read more

Despite the weather-related challenges faced by onion producers this year, the market for this vegetable in Poland has seen a significant drop in prices over the past three weeks. It is already cheap, but what will happen next? read more

The weather in recent weeks has affected the prices of many domestic vegetables. This can also be seen in the market for young potatoes, where the downward price trend in large wholesale has slowed down. How much are early potatoes selling for in this market sector now? read more