According to the latest wholesale price index compiled by Unioncamere and BMTI, in April prices in the fruit and vegetable sector were particularly influenced by the instability of weather conditions, characterized by spring temperatures. read more

For the 2024 campaign, 500 tons of apricots are expected from the 8 Mas Saint-Paul producers, who cultivate 300 hectares of orchards. According to Pierre Monteux, this lower yield is attributed to unfavorable weather conditions during the flowering period, which had a negative impact on pollination. "Certain varieties were more..." read more

"Give good fruits - Italians and the "new" habits of fruit and vegetable consumption" is the title of the research project carried out by the Orsero Group in collaboration with Ipsos and Corriere Della Sera, presented yesterday. It is a commitment that goes beyond words for the Group, aiming to investigate the "new" habits. read more

Among Fomet's new products, one innovative formulation stands out, characterized by its essential elements such as nitrogen and carbon, and the presence of natural molecules that support plant metabolism and nutrition. We are talking about Vigoramin Power. Click. read more

Potato Parcel, founded by Alex Craig, offers an unconventional service where customers can send messages on potatoes instead of traditional cards. This novel idea, which started in 2015, gained significant attention after Craig and his partner Riad Bekhit presented it on "Shark Tank," revealing read more

As South Africa prepares for the upcoming general elections on 29th May 2024, the fruit export industry is "ready to collaborate with the incoming government." Fruit South Africa, along with the nation's significant citrus export sector, is poised to engage with any new administration. read more

The greenhouse enterprise "Agrokonsern," situated in Ukraine's Rivne region, strongly backs the national "Made in Ukraine" program, bolstering the local economy and generating employment opportunities within the community. Greenhouse technologies frequently encounter skepticism from consumers who perceive them as read more

Ostatnie wydarzenia wskazują na skoordynowane działania mające na celu obniżenie cen malin na rynkach ukraińskim i polskim. Według analityków EastFruit, nadchodzący sezon malinowy ma rozpocząć się znacznie wcześniej niż dotychczas, co jest trendem zauważalnym nawet na rynku ukraińskim. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is collaborating with Japan to start exporting Hass avocados, with the goal of entering a market valued at around $150 million. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. held discussions with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya regarding this matter. read more

Wera Hobhouse, a Liberal Democrat MP, criticized the UK government in the House of Commons for failing to address the food shortages in supermarkets. Tesco and Morrisons have implemented restrictions on the sale of certain fruits and vegetables. read more

W poniedziałkowy wieczór spektakularny pożar pochłonął magazyn spółdzielni owocowo-warzywnej Mabe, znajdujący się w dzielnicy Norias de Daza w hiszpańskiej gminie El Ejido, w prowincji Almería. Na miejscu interweniowali strażacy z Konsorcjum Poniente, personel medyczny, a także lokalna policja i Gwardia Cywilna. read more

The United Arab Emirates is a major importer of fresh vegetables and fruits, with annual imports valued at around 2 billion dollars. This makes the United Arab Emirates the 16th largest importer globally in 2022. The import value in neighboring Saudi Arabia is almost... read more

Europe: Consumer confidence in the food sector is alarmingly declining. European consumers have decreasing trust in major players in the food industry, including farmers, manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, and authorities. Among these, authorities are the least trusted, with the food industry closely following suit. read more

Talking about low prices always has an impact, even more so if the strategy is highly successful among customers, as in the case of Aldi in Spain. According to data from the end of April, released by the consulting company Kantar Worldpanel - as reported on Revistamercados.com - the fruits and vegetables from read more

Diego Balarezo, manager of the fruit program at Solidaridad, highlights the progress in the living conditions of small-scale producers in Peru during the 20 years of Fairtrade banana history, which surpasses the progress made in other sectors over the 35 years of the fair trade label's existence. read more

The Spanish orange and mandarin campaign is now coming to a close. It has been characterized by periods of oversupply, overlapping varieties, and competition from other origins, particularly for mandarins, as well as significant pressure from Egypt in the case of oranges. The first part of the campaign, up until... read more

Kenya and the Netherlands have been collaborating for a decade to enhance the potato sector in Kenya. The partnership has involved substantial investments from companies in both countries, focusing on various aspects of the potato value chain, including seed potatoes and storage facilities. read more

A small quantity of California cherries has entered the market, along with Xinjiang apricots that were introduced last week. End-of-season imported fruits include Chilean grapes and plums, with Chilean seedless red grapes being priced higher than they were at the same time last year. Currently, there are no... read more

Almaverde Bio, an Italian organic brand, has introduced the "Elodì" strawberry, exclusively grown in Romagna. This strawberry is the outcome of research conducted by the Newplant Group in collaboration with CREA of Forlì. The aim was to develop a product that is not only delicious and fragrant but also suitable for. read more

The kiwi supply in California is starting to decrease. Al Bates, the president of Sun Pacific Shippers, mentioned that they are likely one of the few companies still shipping kiwis from California. They plan to continue shipping California fruit until July 1st. read more