Naman Keita, CEO of Agroplus Mali and a mango exporter, provides an update on the current Malian mango season. He states, "The season is going well. We have seen an increase in volumes compared to last year, particularly for the Kent variety. Demand is also as expected. We are optimistic that the season will be a success." read more

R.S. Cockerill, located in Yorkshire, sources and packs potatoes for both the fresh produce and crisping markets. "We provide a comprehensive supply chain service to our customers; 50% of our potatoes are supplied to Aldi as fresh produce, and the remaining 50% are supplied to the crisping industry. Additionally, we already cultivate ware potatoes for processing." read more

Fabiola Novelo Torrero has recently joined the Axia Team. Fabiola has over 17 years of experience working for US Agriseeds and will now leverage her expertise for Axia Vegetable Seeds' High Tech tomato varieties in the Mexican market. Working closely with US Agriseeds, Fabiola has successfully transitioned to her new role. read more

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) have announced that South Africa has requested consultations with the European Union at the World Trade Organization regarding phytosanitary trade regulations. read more

Brazil, known for its rich biodiversity, is also a top fruit producer globally, ranking third in global production. This success is thanks to the collaboration between producers, associations, and government entities working towards improving the sector. With a growing demand for fruits, Brazil has been able to meet the needs of consumers both domestically and internationally. read more

The Carabinieri of the Agricultural Protection Units from all over Italy have landed in Pachino and Ispica for a two-day listening session on control and counteraction systems against food counterfeiting. The initiative, whose objectives fall within the directives given by the Ministry. read more

The commercial season of the New Selenella Potatoes has started: the first ones are coming from Sicily, where cultivation covers an area of over 300 hectares, with a 20% increase. There is continuity in production and the renewal of the Epd Selenella Potatoes certification. read more

Limited availability of strawberries due to the high temperature fluctuations which resulted in lower quantities in the markets. The artichoke campaign is in full swing, with baby artichokes taking the spotlight. Italian green beans are becoming more readily available. Significant price decrease for asparagus. Growing demand. read more

W EastFruit, our analysts closely monitor the European frozen raspberry market, acknowledging its significant influence on the revenue prospects for raspberry growers in Ukraine and Moldova. read more

New Zealand: Traditional 'handshake' supply agreements not sufficient for $25 billion grocery sector

Eliminating old-fashioned 'handshake' supply agreements from New Zealand's $25 billion grocery sector will help create a fairer playing field and tackle a historical power imbalance and coercive tactics. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, which covers 800 hectares of land in various counties surrounding Bucharest, is planning to invest €8 million in a cutting-edge onion storage and conditioning facility. This strategic investment is intended to take advantage of price variations. read more

Producers at the beginning of Spain's potato season are worried about the rising imports from Egypt and a decline in consumption. Consumption has dropped from 20 kg per capita in 2019 to 18 kg in 2023. Alfonso Sáez also mentioned a slight decrease in production. read more

Najnowsze dane z Hiszpańskiego Departamentu Celno-Skarbowego, przeanalizowane przez FEPEX, wskazują, że Maroko wzmacnia swoją pozycję jako główny dostawca owoców i warzyw spoza UE dla Hiszpanii. W styczniu 2024 r. import Hiszpanii z krajów spoza UE stanowił 67% ogólnej ilości owoców i warzyw. read more

"Bring the sun to your plate" - with this promising claim, SanLucar, the brand for fruit and vegetables, and Galbani, known for their cheese, are launching a joint promotion in the German retail. Just in time for the picnic season, SanLucar places its wide variety of tomatoes and the Galbani cheese. read more

Sitting in the sun, enjoying an aperitif, and munching on Waltson chips—that is how Joost Debeuckelaere of Waltson Chips and potato wholesaler Agro Debeuckelaere envisions summer for Belgians. "The growing brand recognition is gradually bearing fruit. After the December holiday season, there's read more

The second edition of the Flora Expo Astana, held last week at the EXPO IEC in Astana, Kazakhstan, attracted over 2,000 professionals. The event featured 130 exhibitors from 11 countries, highlighting its increasing international significance and relevance to the industry. read more

W zimie, mniejsza produkcja w Meksyku doprowadziła do silnego popytu na hiszpańskie produkty na rynku północnoamerykańskim w Freshclusive. "Zaczęło się we wrześniu od pierwszych ogórków i trwało do późnego października. Od połowy listopada do początku marca udało nam się wysłać wiele hiszpańskich papryk." read more

The weekly monitoring conducted by EastFruit on wholesale onion prices in Uzbekistan has revealed a significant decline. Last week, the wholesale price for this commodity dropped to 1500 Uzbekistani som, equivalent to 12 U.S. cents. In practical terms, this means that in Uzbekistan, you can now purchase onions at a lower price than before. read more

With hundreds of events organized in every region to showcase the specificities and typical features of the territories, the first national Made in Italy day has been inaugurated on the anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci's birth. "Today we celebrate work, enterprise, and the product." read more

Texas could potentially experience another difficult peach season this spring. Jamey Vogel from Vogel Orchard in Fredericksburg, Texas, mentioned that their harvest is expected to begin around May 1, slightly earlier than usual due to the early end of winter. "We had sufficient cold weather to advance the early peaches, and we have..." read more