The increasing supply of zucchinis suggests a decrease in prices. Currently, prices for Spanish zucchinis are still above last year's levels. read more

The Val Venosta Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives (Vip) has been experiencing strong sales of its premium apple varieties in non-EU markets since the start of the campaign. Latin America and India are key target markets for the Italian supplier outside of Europe. read more

Radishes are popular among many consumers due to their crisp texture and slightly spicy flavor. They can be eaten raw or cooked. Radishes are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid. The cultivation of radishes has been on the rise. read more

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Argentina is the second largest country in the world in terms of organic farming area, surpassed only by Australia. According to Senasa, in 2023 there was an area of 4.1 million hectares being organically farmed by 1,370 enterprises. A significant portion of this area consists of Patagonian pasturelands. read more

Earlier this month, the Korean government intensified efforts to address the country's increasing prices of fresh fruit by extending tax exemptions for imported fruits. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica gathered important participants in Thailand's fresh produce industry for a day of networking and knowledge exchange at its Bangkok Business Meet-Up on April 3rd. read more

Sun World International, a prominent company specializing in fruit variety development and licensing, has effectively put an end to fraudulent activities on the widely used social media platform, TikTok. read more

Superfresh Growers anticipates that its upcoming cherry season in the Pacific Northwest region will be the longest and largest yet. The company expects cherries to be available as early as late May and to continue through August. read more

Zespri's Kiwi Brothers mascots have launched the 2024 export season at Nangang Port, celebrating the arrival of the initial shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit on the Kowhai charter vessel, which docked in Shanghai at the end of March. read more

The spot rates have been steadily decreasing in recent months. In response to this trend, shipping lines have two potential strategies. They could either increase blank sailings to reduce supply and stabilize spot rates, or continue booking cargo at current rates, which are still above. read more

W zeszłym tygodniu sala kinowa w Narpes (Finlandia) została ponownie przekształcona w salę wystawową. Pomimo niewielkiej skali targów, frekwencja była wysoka. Porozmawialiśmy z Sanderem Zuidgeestem ze Steenks Service na temat fińskiego rynku. "Podobnie jak targi, sektor jest również charakteryzowany przez swoją niewielką skalę. read more

The Egyptian watermelon season is about to begin, and one exporter has made significant investments to boost production, according to Reham Kamal, export and marketing manager at Egypt Fresh Energy, a leading Egyptian fresh produce exporter. "In response to the increasing demand for watermelons last season, we have read more

Sweden: Simone Margulies appointed new President and CEO of Axfood
The Board of Directors of Axfood has appointed Simone Margulies, currently Managing Director of Hemköpskedjan AB, as President and CEO of Axfood as of 15 August 2024. Simone Margulies will succeed Klas from that date onwards. read more

Qualitative excellence features and a complete range for different growing cycles: these are the characteristics that Blumen Vegetable Seeds, the seed house, focused on for its hybrid fennel varieties Amadeus, Mozart, and Diamante. These were detailed by the responsible person. read more

Obecnie podaż ekologicznych warzyw jest stabilna. „Oczekujemy dobrej podaży i warunków w tym sezonie wiosennym, podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku” - mówi Kevin Crossgrove, menedżer sprzedaży organicznych produktów w The Nunes Company, Inc., domu marki Foxy Organic. Obecnie podaż ekologicznych warzyw w Nunes jest... read more

With nut products experiencing robust growth in the snack category, flavored pecans have become a popular choice among consumers, driving both planned and impulse purchases at grocery stores, convenience stores, and retailers. Pecan Nation and South Georgia Pecan Company, both multi-generational businesses specializing in Georgia pecans, are at the forefront of this trend. read more

As wet weather persists, very few plantings have been carried out again this week in Ireland. The colder weather conditions have increased home consumption and retail sales as stocks of 2023 season potatoes continue to dwindle. The supply shortage has resulted in packing quality stock. read more

I take this opportunity in this magazine to highlight the opportunities that are opening up for the fruit and vegetable sector after the signing of the new EU Regulation on Geographical Indications, a measure that will come into effect in just under a month. read more

Labeau has announced the start of construction for a Phalaenopsis propagation laboratory in Çanakkale, Turkey. The opening ceremony was held on April 16, with around 150 guests in attendance to mark the beginning of this new project. The LAB, the sixth in Labeau's series, is now officially underway. read more