Inflation will not turn negative until at least 2028, with food and drink inflation set to hover between 0.3 and 2.3 per cent by the end of this year. read more

Aldi has announced another round of price cuts on a range of fresh produce and everyday essentials. read more

Europe currently imports almost one-third of all the papayas grown in the world, but accounts for less than 5 per cent of global production. Jorge Ignacio Brotóns, commercial director of Bonnysa, explains why the company is seizing the opportunity to offer a more sustainable alternative. read more

In recent articles I have been promulgating the virtues of a Fresh Produce Quality Culture (FPQC) over a more traditional Tick-Box Culture (TBC). read more

"Today's vote in the European Parliament's Environment Committee shows that many questions remain unresolved: on risks, patents and the rights of farmers and consumers who still do not want genetic engineering. Instead of holding a hasty vote in the EU Parliament now,
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According to the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV), the fresh produce seminar "The 1x1 of goods inspection - introduction to the most important basics of fruit and vegetable inspection" on 21 February will provide valuable tips and information from the field for the field. read more

In view of the loss of a new season this year - the export window for peppers is open from 1 December to 30 April - coordination work began between the Spanish administration and Coexphal (the association of O+G producer organisations in the province of Almeria) in order to make this possible.
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China’s durian imports increased dramatically in 2023 up 69 per cent from the previous year to 1.4m tonnes according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs. This increase is largely due to increased imports from Vietnam following a new market access agreement in 2021.   read more

A group of 40 Australian growers and industry professionals visited two of New Zealand’s major growing regions as part of the Apal Future Orchards International Tour on 15–19 January 2024.  read more

A group of 40 Australian growers and industry professionals visited two of New Zealand’s major growing regions as part of the Apal Future Orchards International Tour on 15–19 January 2024.  read more

INI Farms, part of the AgroStar group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu Group International, establishing a direct farm-to-retail partnership for the Indian Cavendish bananas. read more

The Laimburg Research Centre is the research centre for agriculture and food processing in South Tyrol. The Centre's programme of activities is drawn up and defined every summer in close coordination with local interest groups. In this way it is possible to
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DFDS, a Danish firm, has postponed its plans to inaugurate a freight and passenger ferry service from Rosyth, Scotland to Dunkirk, France. The decision comes after the Scottish and UK Governments failed to provide the necessary financial support. The company had initially planned to start the
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Cambodian longan exports are up almost 500 per cent since market access to China was announced in October 2022.   read more

LaDOP Peras de Rincón de Soto is once again starting the year with good news. For the third consecutive year, its pears have received the 'Flavour of the Year' award. This distinction, which is awarded by consumers, recognises the taste quality of the product. read more

The Indian grape season has been plagued by a variety of challenges. Sumit Bhujbal, business development manager of Shubham Enterprises explains: “The Indian grape season lasts between December and April. In this season, unseasonal rain was seen at the start, which resulted in a loss of grapes
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"The approval with almost 60 per cent of the votes in favour of the position on the new regulation that will authorise the cultivation of new varieties obtained through assisted evolution techniques (Tea) by the Environment Commission gives us hope for a final agreement by the end of the
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“It’s a busy time for our Mexican team and grower partners with large volumes of vegetables shipping daily from Rico Farms Facility in Rio Rico, AZ,” says Oscar Trujillo with Bridges Produce. The company is currently importing organic hard squash (Acorn, Butternut, Delicata, and Kabocha),
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The Senegalese sweetcorn season is gaining momentum at Hermans Suikermais in the Netherlands. "We started slowly in week 51, but volumes are now starting to genuinely explode," says Con Storm, who visited those farms in Senegal last week. read more

The fruit sub-sector in Kenya plays a critical role in the country's agriculture and economy. The tropical climate is ideal for fruit cultivation, which is popular domestically and internationally. However, the sub-sector faces hurdles such as quality control, infrastructure, market
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