Aldi has announced a 57 per cent reduction in its food waste as a percentage of total food sales, achieving its 2030 target eight years ahead of schedule. read more

According to 'EastFruit', Morocco has increased its exports of fresh berries to the Middle East by an average of 64% per year over the past few campaigns. In the first four months of the 2023/24 marketing year, Morocco delivered 127 tonnes of berries to the Persian Gulf.
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The value of Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables is projected to reach between €16.6bn-€16.8bn in 2023, an increase of 5 per cent on 2022, according to Fepex. The volume of exports was expected to be below the 12m tonnes registered in 2022. Customs data up to October showed
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Chilean stonefruit exports are set to exceed 30m cartons in 2023/24 according to the preliminary forecast released by Fruits from Chile. The estimate is based on data provided by 44 producers who together accounted for 84 per cent of stonefruit exports last season. read more

Lidl has reported its best-ever Christmas in the UK, with sales rising by 12 per cent year on year. read more

Spanish organics specialist HaciendasBio has announced the successful completion of its financial restructuring and appointment of Teo Barredo as its new CEO. Oquendo Capital has increased its stake in the company and becomes the majority shareholder, while a debt restructuring gives it the
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Asda was selling vegetables at the chain’s lowest-ever price of 15p in the run up to Christmas.  read more

We hope that the next twelve months will once again be eventful and that we can provide you with exciting and varied daily news from the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Mission Produce reported on its fourth quarter (Q4) and full-year results at the end of December, while CEO Steve Barnard also looked ahead to the coming year. read more

Japanese plum exports are expected to increase by 19% to 13.4 million cartons, while shipments of European plums will reach 8.1 million cartons, an increase of 25% compared to last season. Exports of nectarines will
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"The figures show that the idea of not throwing food away, but giving it away at a favourable price, is very well received by our customers," says Netto Marketing Manager Timo Schroedel. "Together with our cooperation with the food banks, Netto is thus making a
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Christopher Hollmann, Head of Veganuary Germany: "Veganuary is an influential motivator and powerful accelerator for the transformation of our diet. This January, our campaign and the topic are more far-reaching and visible than ever - we will once again reach millions of people.
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The threat of Houthi rebels in the Red Sea means several shipping companies say they will opt for the route around the Cape of Good Hope. That significantly affects European exports to Asian countries, as is the case for Belgian Fruit Valley. It is currently in the midst of its export season,
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On 2 January, the Spanish company Trops began work on the extension of its warehouse in Tavira (Portugal), which will add a new production centre to its Portuguese headquarters. The investment, which amounts to more than six million euros, should be completed by "the middle of January".
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"This season's onion market is very exciting on all fronts," says Tjerk Nagel of the Dutch company Konaxx Onions. "Rising prices may be justified, but global financial flows are incredibly sluggish. The onions are selling for a lot of money, but that's coming in too slowly. That makes trading,
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Morocco has become a significant player in the global avocado market since their introduction. According to Abdellah Elyamlahi, President of the Moroccan Association of Avocado Exporters, Morocco's northern regions have important water reserves which have boosted agricultural production. "The
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The decline in logistics costs and unusually warm weather in the autumn months have boosted the demand for Piel de Sapo melon and watermelon during the off-season in Spain and given an impulse to the growing trend towards the year-round consumption of these products. read more

Westfalia Fruit India is delighted to announce the import of the first commercial shipment of avocados from Australia into India. With the completion of trial shipments from Australia, the market access for Australian avocados to India was recently confirmed. read more

Wholesale prices for potatoes in Ukraine have surged by 19% within a week, reaching 0.43 euros per kilogram, which is a 3.5-fold increase compared to the end of December last year. This has been reported by representatives of the largest wholesale market in Western Ukraine, known as "Shuvar." read more