A recovery in price levels can still be observed with fresh vegetables (-4%), although not to the same extent as in the previous month of March (-15%). With a five percent increase in demand, this results in stagnant sales for vegetables in April 2024. read more

"They were the third most frequently exported citrus fruit in 2023," Sandoval is quoted as saying, noting that Tahiti limes could potentially reach the shipping volume and export value of mangos and Wilkins mandarins, which stood at 254 million US dollars and 175 million US dollars, respectively, in 2023. read more

The facility is expected to start operating in 2026 and will be the first in Belgium to be built according to international ISO standards for seagoing vessels. read more

Orsero Group has released a comprehensive study on the factors influencing Italians' choices regarding which fruits to consume. The study, titled "Providing Good Fruits - Italians and the 'New' Habits of Fruit Consumption," was conducted in partnership with the IPSOS research institute and surveyed over 1,000 men and women. read more

In cooperation with its long-standing partner Frutania, the variety is exclusively grown in German fields, according to the company. "With 'ALDIna', we are achieving another interim goal as part of our mission 'Good for all.' On the one hand, the strawberry is grown ... read more

Exports of blueberries in particular broke the record set in 2021, reaching almost 27,000 tons. Raspberry exports also continued their upward trend, reaching 22,000 tons this year. Fresh blackberries set a record with over 900 tons. While strawberry exports fell, read more

South African raisin producers have successfully recovered in 2024, reaching a total crop size of 95,000 tonnes with "outstanding quality" after facing several difficult years for the industry. read more

The Co-op has announced today (29 May) that it is reducing prices for its member-owners on 54 different fruit and vegetable products. read more

The Belgian cooperative BelOrta has announced the arrival of the first domestically grown blueberries, completing its full berry offering for the season. read more

According to the United Nations, almonds from Spain and Portugal accounted for more than 22% and over 38% of imports in two of their largest markets, Germany and France, in 2022. The stated goal of the Iberian sector for the coming years is to expand its presence in both markets. read more

For this reason, there were and are no phases of rapid growth spurts and large harvest amounts in the asparagus fields. The asparagus spears grew more slowly in cool temperatures, and the asparagus plants thus used their energy more slowly. read more

Paul Rono, the Secretary of Agriculture, emphasized during the simulation exercise of the International Plant Protection Convention on Fusarium TR4 at the Kephis headquarters, how critical this situation is. "We cannot afford to be complacent when dealing with a." read more

For the last 60 years, bananas have been transported from the farms where they are grown to grocery stores mainly in disposable cardboard boxes that can hold up to 40 pounds per box. read more

All products meet the strict "Check Again!" standard, which in some cases goes far beyond legal requirements and the Bio Suisse guidelines. In vegetable and fruit cultivation, organic fertilization free from slaughterhouse waste is emphasized. An especially important aspect of "return to" read more

Biological pest control is an alternative to synthetic pesticides. Organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasitoids are used in this method. However, the effectiveness is sometimes insufficient. The combined application of different biocontrol organisms could... read more

Part of the rhubarb has already been removed from the programs of retail chains. As a result, the freely available quantity at German wholesale markets has increased minimally. By the middle of the 21st week, prices at German wholesale markets rose significantly, averaging 3.18 euros per kilogram. read more

The garlic campaign started in the second week of May in the Spanish region of Andalusia, where the acreage has been reduced by 20% to 25% each season in the last two campaigns. "In general, producers are acting in a highly professional manner and are managing their crops well." read more

Dzisiaj wiele ciętych chryzantem pochodzi z Kolumbii, pięć lat temu było to nie do pomyślenia. Przez lata Ronald Arkesteijn (Zyon) i Niels Slottje (Summaflor) byli świadkami wielu zmian. Od listopada 2022 roku Zyon i Summaflor są częścią Retail Flowers & Plants. Ronald Arkesteijn z Zyon The read more

Romania: Carrefour launches initiative to fight inflation

Carrefour Romania has launched a nationwide price reduction program to assist customers in dealing with inflation and increasing prices. The program, titled "Minus la Sută," will involve Carrefour Romania offering discounts of up to 20% on 1,200 products. read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest forecast for the 2023/2024 season, made last September, anticipated a 34% increase in production compared to the 2022/2023 campaign (which had fallen to the lowest point in the last 10 years), with a 30% increase for Fino lemons and a 45% increase for Verna. However, read more