Black salsify is a niche vegetable in Switzerland. In 2023, it was cultivated on around 11 hectares, with over half of that in organic farming. In Switzerland, black salsify is also known as winter asparagus, as the fibrous, white interior strongly resembles that of the noble asparagus. read more

Blueberry brand The Fruitist has further expanded its reach in the world of sports by forming a partnership with the University of Southern California’s (USC) Trojans. read more

In recent years, Aldi Nord in Germany has reportedly made massive investments in modernizing its stores and logistics. In 2023 alone, nearly 150 stores were renovated or newly built. These investments not only enhance the shopping experience for the read more

Small amounts of goods are abundant, on the other hand. In addition, there is a wide variety of qualities available this year. Domestic demand is seasonally quiet but steady. There are reports of increasing interest from Southeastern Europe in exports. The price level of the previous week has been maintained on a large scale. read more

Researcher Pinglin Zhang explains the benefits of this reference greenhouse and why the sensors and cameras additionally used by the teams can also provide valuable insights for the WUR. read more

The donation of 70,000 US dollars from the multinational company Fyffes enabled the renovation and expansion of the previously unused health center, which now includes two medical examination rooms, a medication dispensary, a separate medical waste disposal area, toilets, and. read more

South Africa's cherry export industry is relatively young, but recent developments are expected to drive a significant increase in exports in the future. read more

In calendar week 43/2024, the prices for tomatoes increased significantly. Loose tomatoes were sold for 1.20 euros/kg to 0.80 euros/kg, long-life tomatoes on average for 1.10 euros/kg, vine tomatoes on average for 1 euro/kg, and pera tomatoes for 1.40 euros/kg to 1 euro/kg. For corto negro cucumbers, the prices ranged from 1.15 euros/kg to 0.90 euros/kg. read more

"This 'milestone' represents a significant success for the export efforts of the company and the South African avocado industry as a whole, according to Westfalia Fruit. This step follows the conclusion of a long-awaited phytosanitary agreement between South Africa." read more

The supply of domestic bell peppers is decreasing, but the upward trend in their prices resulting from this fact has been broken. Why? What are the current wholesale prices of bell peppers? read more

This is a very significant piece of information – the prices of Conference pears have exceeded the average level from the same period last year. What are the current prices of Polish pears? read more

The season for domestic plums is slowly coming to an end in Poland. The supply of these fruits is quickly decreasing. And how does this affect the wholesale prices of Polish plums? read more

The ending week brought a significant increase in the prices of edible potatoes in the large wholesale market in Poland. This increase was quite significant in terms of assessing the condition of this market in comparison to previous seasons. Currently, what are the sales prices of potatoes in the large wholesale market and what are the chances of maintaining such a positive trend? read more

This year's edition of the trade fair in Madrid was rated positively by the exhibitors. Discussions revolved around the need for branding and sustainability, as well as the availability of certain categories, such as persimmons. Read more about it in. read more