The Dutch onion sector is still adapting to the recent, unexpected market price pressure. At one point, prices were heading toward a euro; now, bale prices are at more of a €0.80-€0.95 level. "The bottom seems to be in sight now," says Eric Moerdijk of grading and packing company Monie. read more

When it comes to radishes, no two years are the same. "This year's going exceptionally well. Last year's winter sales were tough, leaving surpluses in January. This year's situation is totally different, and we demand exceeded supply all winter, resulting in above-average prices," says John
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Solving the world’s greatest challenges while running a business is no easy to task. And yet, increasingly, this is exactly what we are expected to do. More than ever before, there is pressure from governments, investors, customers and our own sense of responsibility to act on big issues like
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Brokers of Moldovan insurance companies claim that in 2023, the number and amount of insurance transactions for cherry, sour cherry, apricot, and peach orchards against spring frosts decreased by 1.5-2 times compared to last year. The main reason is the amendments with administrative
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The UK’s Soil Association has expressed disappointment at what it described as the government’s “inaction on decarbonising the UK’s farming sector”. read more

Farmers’ groups have reacted warmly to the government’s announcement that it has concluded a deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). read more

Morrisons has reported an improved set of sales figures for the first quarter of 2023. read more

Defra has committed to developing a new harmonised approach for measuring on-farm emissions. read more

Chiquita has launched a spring-summer campaign called It’s Chiquita o’clock, which celebrates any time being a good time to consume bananas. read more

A new report from Ethical Consumer is calling on UK supermarkets to take immediate steps to protect the rights of migrant agricultural workers in Spain after uncovering evidence of widescale abuse in the regions of Almeria and Huelva. read more

Montague is ready to introduce Australian consumers to the Kissabel range of coloured-flesh apples. read more

Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. read more

Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. read more

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In week 11, sales of Lcc and fruit and vegetables by imposed weight returned to growth, after a week of losses; read more

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 2% to $1,716.85 per 40ft container this week. The composite index has decreased by 2% this week, and has dropped by 79% when compared with the same week last year. read more

The supply of strawberries from the South is starting to be important in all areas, generating a very wide price range. Yesterday, we took a tour of the Bologna market and you can see several leftovers in the stalls.   read more

Does less use of packaging correspond to greater environmental sustainability? A positive answer to this question seems to underlie several economic policy decisions taken recently by some of our European partners - France and Spain in the lead - which, with measures
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The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organisations of Almeria, COEXPHAL, has held a conference entitled 'Strategic impact of the new regulations for 2023' in collaboration with the Garrigues Law Firm and with the sponsorship of Cajamar. During this
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Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum impacts solanaceous crops worldwide and is considered one of the leading causes of tomato crop losses in Kenya. To counter the effects, the World Vegetable Center is piloting integrated pest management in Ethiopia and Kenya with funding
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