In the collective imagination, the potato is considered a 'poor' product, a term misused to highlight how it is the basis of our diet. We have already written about this in the not too distant past (click here to read more). And, in fact, the data analysed
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The horticulture sector in Ireland is grappling with significant input price inflation, a trend that persists into 2024, according to the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department's recent analysis. The "Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024" report reveals that, compared to the previous year,
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In a pioneering move, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in partnership with the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), is gearing up for trial sea shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to the US and the European Union. This
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The Graz Packaging Center (VPZ) became a pioneer in biodegradable packaging with its introduction of fruit and vegetable nets made from cellulose fibers. The idea to use cellulose fibers, produced by Lenzing AG from beechwood, as the raw material for fruit and vegetable nets turned into a
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The Moroccan blueberry season is progressing at two speeds. On the one hand, production in Agadir, in the center of the country, is in line with forecasts, with harvests stable since December 2023. On the other hand, the Gharb region in the northwest of the country is behind schedule for the
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Diversified agribusiness group Scales Corporation Limited reported its FY2023 full year results. Reported NPAT1 Attributable to Shareholders was $5.2 million (FY2022: $19.4 million). Reported earnings per share for FY2023 were 3.7 cents per share (FY2022: 13.7 cents per share). read more

The production of one Indian farmer based co-operative is expected to grow by about 20% compared to the previous season, says Ganesh Kale, director of business development at Om Gayatri: "The progress of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good up until now, as far as production and packing
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In 2023, Azerbaijan witnessed a notable surge in its apple exports, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous year. According to reports from "Interfax-Azerbaijan," the government disclosed that Azerbaijan exported 91,229 tons of fresh apples, generating revenue of $52,008,700. read more

Kuwait: Freshness redefined with launch of LuLu Express Fresh Market in Abbassiya read more

After a few years of continuous growth, machine builder Eqraft decided they needed a new headquarters to match their ambitions. On February 2nd and 5th, the tech company celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new location, covering a whopping 6,600 square meters and equipped with all modern
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The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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Spanish cucumbers formed the foundation of the assortment. Additionally, Dutch offers were available. Belgian deliveries did not reach all markets, while Greek ones were exclusively found in Berlin. Business started off slowly, picking up pace from Ash Wednesday and by Thursday at the latest,
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The Packaging and Packaging Waste Proposal, the European Commission’s plan for a radical shakeup of the rules around packaging, has the potential to create a huge problem for the fresh produce business. read more

Tom Bradshaw has been elected as the new president of the NFU, representing more than 46,000 farmers and growers across England and Wales. read more

The Antalya Commodity Exchange from Turkey has announced it is sending a delegation of top-tier fresh produce suppliers to the UK in March. read more

The Turkish Agriculture Council has announced it is sending a delegation of top-tier fresh produce suppliers to the UK in March. read more

Representatives from across Europe’s fresh produce industry say the European Commission’s proposed Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) risks increasing food waste and limiting consumer access to healthy food. read more

Fresh, green, crunchy, tasty and healthy - these are the first lettuces that the cooperative's gardeners are now harvesting. Cut by hand early in the morning and carefully prepared, lettuce, cabbage lettuce and co. find their way to the wholesale market without delay. Stored in a way that preserves quality
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Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2023 decreased by 6 per cent in volume compared to the previous year to 11.3m tonnes, but grew by the same percentage in value, to reach €16.855bn, according to customs data. read more

The Soil Association believes the government should ”stop seeking silver bullets and back nature-friendly food production”. read more