In April, the EU calculated the price of apples based on the simple average of the four major EU member states at €92 per 100 kilograms, which was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly average apple prices, excluding packaging costs, were €128.9 for France, €80.83 for Germany, and €98.44 for Spain. read more

The Panama Canal Authority has announced an increase in the number of daily transits from 24 to 31, with a focus on benefiting Classic Panamax-sized containerships. Starting June 1, an extra transit will be permitted for Neopanamax vessels, raising the total to 32. On June 15, the draft will... read more

"On May 1st, 2024, the French Ministry of Agriculture's statistics department, Agreste, reported that the estimated cherry production for the 2024 campaign in France is 37,700 tons. This represents a 12% increase compared to 2023 and a 23% increase compared to the average harvest from 2019 to 2023." read more

A strong collaboration between Lansingerland municipal council, Wageningen University & Research (WUR), BU Glastuinbouw & Bloembollen, and the Yes!Delft and StartLife incubators has led to the creation of a HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC). The HIC is part of the Greenport Horti Campus. read more

The apple planted area in New Zealand for the 2023/2024 market year is forecasted to be 9,200 hectares (ha), significantly down from 11,000 ha at the beginning of the 2022/2023 market year. This decrease is attributed to the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused widespread flooding, silt, debris, strong winds, and surface damage. read more

PARTIDA LOGISTICS, a leading customs agency in Spain, has announced the opening of its new branch in Tangier, as part of its international expansion strategy for the year 2024. The company is reconnecting with its past, as it was founded in the 1950s.

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This year, as it celebrates its 130th anniversary, Système U has decided to change its name to "Coopérative U". CEO Dominique Schelcher announced this today in front of the 1,500 members present at the group's congress on May 16th and 17th. The fourth-largest food retailer in France aims to... read more

Potatoes New Zealand has received a strong mandate from potato growers to represent them in the upcoming six-year potato levy cycle. The Declaration of Result was issued by the independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, of Electionz.com. Among the voters, 94.74% of growers supported the... read more

François Moran from Tropibana, an import company at Rungis, stated that the pineapple market is currently facing challenges with limited supply and varying quality. This unfavorable situation is a result of climatic issues in production, which have hindered growth. read more

With the latest edition of Think Fresh (click here to learn more), we have attempted to encourage the fruit and vegetable supply chain to rethink their market approach by proposing a redefinition of the 4 Ps of the Marketing Mix that places greater emphasis on key points of the chain. read more

Hazel Technologies Inc. niedawno została umieszczona na liście "Najbardziej Innowacyjnych Firm" magazynu Fast Company. Firma i inne wyróżnione zostały uhonorowane podczas gali Fast Company Most Innovative Companies w zeszłym tygodniu w Nowym Jorku. Fast Company opisało Hazel Technologies jako część "dynamicznie rozwijającej się. read more

A Cornish garden nursery will be celebrating its 40th birthday in style this week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The team from Burncoose Nurseries in Gwennap, Cornwall, has had a successful history at Chelsea, having amassed 27 prestigious gold medals since 1984. They have only missed one show, in 2021. read more

PepsiCo has announced its intention to enhance production capacity at its Veurne plant in Belgium, with an investment of over 200 million euros dedicated to improving sustainability and creating 150 new jobs. The Veurne facility, located close to Bruges, is a vital hub for PepsiCo's snack manufacturing operations. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture has identified Laurel Wilt as a major threat to the laurel family of trees, including avocados, caused by the symbiotic fungus of the redbay ambrosia beetle. This disease has resulted in the loss of hundreds of millions of trees in the southeastern U.S.,... read more

Awocados from Mexico are still in low demand with slow sales. Shippers are optimistic about an increase in activity next week due to Memorial Day advertisements. There is expected to be a slight decrease in avocado movement from Mexico through Texas. Overall, trading is currently slow. read more

In week 18, the weight-imposed fruit and vegetable sector grew more in sales volume than the Lcc (low-cost carrier) in terms of value, despite some deflation. In terms of channels, the discount sector continues its solitary race, with only supermarkets keeping up with the pace. read more

After implementing a ban on the import of specific fresh produce in January 2022, Botswana is now planning to broaden its range of restricted fruits and vegetables. The initial prohibition included 19 horticultural items like potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and watermelon, with the goal of supporting local... read more

Być delikatnym to bardzo ważna cecha dla wag, a 6+6 Rotopack to ultradelikatna waga z ławką pakującą od REV Packaging Solutions, która jest dostępna po swojej prezentacji na targach Fruit Logistica. To bardzo wszechstronna technologia, która dostosowuje się do wszystkich rodzajów owoców. read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €102 per 100 kgs in Spain. The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €123/100 kgs in Italy, and €113/100 kgs in France. read more

The "Technical Day: what future for kiwi?" organized by the Actinidia Working Group of the Italian Society of Horticulture and Floriculture will take place in Manta (CN), Piedmont, on May 24th. The event is coordinated by Cristos Xiloyannis in collaboration with Bartolomeo Dichio. read more