"The spring sunshine is boosting the demand for sweet corn. We had a strong start to the Senegalese season, then had a slight sales dip, which caused turnover to lag behind expectations," says Con Storm of Hermans Suikermais, a Dutch company. "But now, with the spring weather, sales are picking
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On 8 March 2024, Alzchem Trostberg GmbH was granted a temporary authorisation for phytosanitary emergencies, by way of derogation pursuant to Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, for the use of Sitofex® in the control of bacterial canker of actinidia (Pseudomonas syringae pv.
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The New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement will deliver a major boost to the horticulture sector when it comes into force later this year. Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley says onion and kiwifruit growers stand to benefit from tariff savings. "Based on last year's
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The Portuguese stone fruit season starts early and lasts until November, as the production area is spread from north to south, says Tomás Ferreira Head of Commercial, Logistics and Marketing for Portuguese fruit exporter Granfer: "Our stone fruit season runs from May until November. We have a
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In Maiduguri, Borno State, the escalating costs of yams, Irish potatoes, and fruits have significantly impacted residents' choices for breaking their fast during Ramadan. The surge in prices has led to a decrease in sales for vendors and has pushed buyers to seek alternative food options due to… read more

Fifteen per cent of the entire territory of the European Union is on orange alert due to drought and another one per cent is on red alert due to the record temperatures recorded in February on the old continent, 3.3 degrees higher than the historical 1991-2020 average for the period. read more

If apples are to have a market-compatible future, we will need more robust varieties. Benno Neff, CEO of Tobi Seeobst AG, discussed this at the Eastern Switzerland Food Forum. Pesticides are increasingly under scrutiny, and the energy required for fruit production is becoming more expensive,
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In the absence of Peruvian mangoes, South African mangoes arrived in Europe and Dubai with no competitors. If it weren't for shipping delays and heatwaves in October and November last year, it would've been a perfect opportunity for South African mangoes this year.In the event, remarks an
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When Jan Willem Tolhoek embarked on a new journey as an independent recruiter three years ago, after a nearly 30-year career in the fruit and vegetable sector, it was quite a leap of faith. That was despite his in-depth knowledge of the industry. He, however, quickly found his groove. "We
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"Every citrus campaign has its setbacks and the current one is no exception. However, we are still optimistic because our oranges, especially the red-fleshed clones, are still in great demand. The mild temperatures of these days are certainly not helping us to preserve the fruit. We are
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After the LoliPop apple, it was the HoneyCrunch's turn to put on a show at Rungis last week! Together with the Juliet, the three varieties are on a mission to represent the Innatis group to wholesalers. "We usually highlight our varieties but for this event, we decided to showcase Innatis
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The mango season in India has been ongoing for a few weeks now. According to Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports, the season should last until the end of June: "Thanks to a favourable weather and the absence of unseasonal rains, the mango season started early
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This week, Ukraine’s domestic market has experienced a significant reduction in tomato supply, prompting vendors to marginally hike prices, as noted by EastFruit. The project’s experts attribute this pricing dynamic to a dwindling supply of imported tomatoes, especially those from Turkey,
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State media reported that North Korea opened the “world’s biggest vegetable farm” on Friday, emphasizing leader Kim Jong Un’s orders to replace “important military bases” with projects to address food shortages. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, the sharp devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which, by the way, we warned about in advance , is having a noticeable impact on the potato market in Europe. read more

Recent weather patterns have cast a shadow over cucumber supplies from Ukraine’s greenhouse complexes, as noted by EastFruit. The persistent overcast skies have led to a dip in market availability, prompting producers to adjust their wholesale pricing upward. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has inaugurated a new seed health laboratory in Hyderabad, India. read more

Greek kiwifruit is enjoying strong demand, according to George Kallitsis of Youphoria Fruits, as the country’s export season enters the last few weeks of what’s been quite a successful campaign. read more

Aldi is gearing up to spend approximately £34 million on British fruit and vegetables as it prepares for its best Easter performance yet in terms of food sales. read more