New Zealand: Traditional 'handshake' supply agreements not sufficient for $25 billion grocery sector

Eliminating old-fashioned 'handshake' supply agreements from New Zealand's $25 billion grocery sector will help create a fairer playing field and tackle a historical power imbalance and coercive tactics. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, which covers 800 hectares of land in various counties surrounding Bucharest, is planning to invest €8 million in a cutting-edge onion storage and conditioning facility. This strategic investment is intended to take advantage of price variations. read more

Producers at the beginning of Spain's potato season are worried about the rising imports from Egypt and a decline in consumption. Consumption has dropped from 20 kg per capita in 2019 to 18 kg in 2023. Alfonso Sáez also mentioned a slight decrease in production. read more

Najnowsze dane z Hiszpańskiego Departamentu Celno-Skarbowego, przeanalizowane przez FEPEX, wskazują, że Maroko wzmacnia swoją pozycję jako główny dostawca owoców i warzyw spoza UE dla Hiszpanii. W styczniu 2024 r. import Hiszpanii z krajów spoza UE stanowił 67% ogólnej ilości owoców i warzyw. read more

"Bring the sun to your plate" - with this promising claim, SanLucar, the brand for fruit and vegetables, and Galbani, known for their cheese, are launching a joint promotion in the German retail. Just in time for the picnic season, SanLucar places its wide variety of tomatoes and the Galbani cheese. read more

Sitting in the sun, enjoying an aperitif, and munching on Waltson chips—that is how Joost Debeuckelaere of Waltson Chips and potato wholesaler Agro Debeuckelaere envisions summer for Belgians. "The growing brand recognition is gradually bearing fruit. After the December holiday season, there's read more

The second edition of the Flora Expo Astana, held last week at the EXPO IEC in Astana, Kazakhstan, attracted over 2,000 professionals. The event featured 130 exhibitors from 11 countries, highlighting its increasing international significance and relevance to the industry. read more

W zimie, mniejsza produkcja w Meksyku doprowadziła do silnego popytu na hiszpańskie produkty na rynku północnoamerykańskim w Freshclusive. "Zaczęło się we wrześniu od pierwszych ogórków i trwało do późnego października. Od połowy listopada do początku marca udało nam się wysłać wiele hiszpańskich papryk." read more

The weekly monitoring conducted by EastFruit on wholesale onion prices in Uzbekistan has revealed a significant decline. Last week, the wholesale price for this commodity dropped to 1500 Uzbekistani som, equivalent to 12 U.S. cents. In practical terms, this means that in Uzbekistan, you can now purchase onions at a lower price than before. read more

With hundreds of events organized in every region to showcase the specificities and typical features of the territories, the first national Made in Italy day has been inaugurated on the anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci's birth. "Today we celebrate work, enterprise, and the product." read more

Texas could potentially experience another difficult peach season this spring. Jamey Vogel from Vogel Orchard in Fredericksburg, Texas, mentioned that their harvest is expected to begin around May 1, slightly earlier than usual due to the early end of winter. "We had sufficient cold weather to advance the early peaches, and we have..." read more

Ventura, a historic brand in the dried fruit sector, has always been committed to supporting prestigious running events in Italy. This year, in the Ventura Tour 2024, it confirms its commitment not only in the Deejay Ten circuit but also as the official sponsor of the Italian Spartan Team. read more

CITROSOL, a leading company in postharvest treatments and technology for fruits and vegetables, has received the "Calculo-Reduzco" seal for the second consecutive year after registering its carbon footprint in the

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Bollo Fruits, a brand of the Bollo Natural Fruit group, reaffirms its commitment to and focus on exports to Asia with the launch of its new citrus campaign in China, along with a continuous and uninterrupted service.

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Ta seria podaje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej obowiązującymi cenami bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły... read more

The Spanish watermelon campaign is starting with the first early harvests in Almeria, with very limited volumes. Piel de Sapo melons will also be available in a few weeks. Currently, the market is mainly dominated by products from Senegal. The Senegalese Piel de Sapo melon and watermelon campaign will continue for another read more

Flora Expo Astana, which took place last week at the EXPO IEC in Astana, Kazakhstan, attracted over 2,000 professionals. The event featured 130 exhibitors from 11 countries, highlighting its increasing international stature and significance within the industry. This demonstrates the growing... read more

The March rains have undoubtedly improved the conditions for the upcoming mango season in the Spanish province of Malaga, where the fruit is already growing on the trees. The soil has been well rehydrated, and the water reserves, crucial for Malaga's subtropical agriculture sector, have been replenished. read more

In Australia, the avocado market sees a change in the availability of different varieties throughout the year. Hass avocados are usually available from May to January, while Shepards are available from February to April, with peak availability in March. During this period, there is a noticeable preference divide among consumers, with some expressing... read more

Mastronardi Produce is launching a special WOW® MOM Strawberry pack for Mother's Day. This limited-edition offering will feature the WOW brand's Dreamberry strawberries, a ruby red variety known for its classic strawberry flavor. The pack will also include the iconic "WOW" wordmark to emphasize the premium quality of the product. read more