The biggest increases in price this week were Spring greens at +21%, Cauliflower at 24% and forced rhubarb at a whopping +56% increase on last week. The biggest decreases in price were seen in Pak Choi at -9% and cucumbers at -14% compared to last week. read more

The market demand and prices in the US are “amazing” while also very good in Latin America, Europe and Asia too for table grapes from Chile, says Cristian Ferriere, export manager from Acograpes in Chile. “Mostly in the United States we are seeing amazing prices that are several dollars
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The GearStation, Dutch company Gearbox's smart workstation, already evaluates tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, grapes, and cut flowers like roses, gerberas, chrysanthemums, lilies, and tulips. Now, the 100% quality control of soft and stone fruits has been added. That includes strawberries,
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In Gaza, the prices of many goods, particularly vegetables, have surged, posing challenges for households already grappling with war-related hardships, as reported by Al-Ghad and Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper. read more

The potato planting campaign is practically finished in the province of Seville. Spanish growers are affected by the high costs of seed potatoes due to their scarcity in the main Central European producing countries. read more

The start date of Fruit Logistica, the Berlin trade fair scheduled for 7th to 9th February, is fast approaching and this year too, ILIP will be taking part with its packaging solutions, designed for the fruit and vegetable industry. Thermoformed punnets, trays and fruit nest trays will be
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Next week, at Fruit Logistica Berlin, A.B.L. will unveil its latest peeling machine - the MP90 – designed specifically for mangoes. “Boasting a speed of up to 90 fruits per minute, this unit stands as the fastest available in the market,” the company shares in a release. read more

ShopFully underlines the growing importance of careful shopping planning. In 2023, consumers were found to opt for more thoughtful purchases, preceded by a thorough online search

ShopFully underlines the growing importance of careful shopping planning. read more

The late start to the Moroccan early vegetable season, after a difficult development summer, has disrupted the normal course of the Moroccan campaign. While prices for Moroccan vegetables normally fall in September/October and rise in January/February, this year is witnessing the opposite
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In the space of less than three years, the ICA Crunchita double-pack has secured a permanent position on the shelves of the Swedish retailer’s stores. “It has a good taste, is crunchy and has a good shelf life. It’s a good fit because of the large percentage of single households,”
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Fruit and vegetables at the entrance to the shop, or at the opening of the fresh area, is strategic for communicating the values of freshness, seasonality and territoriality to the consumer. For the Romano Group (Cds spa), which for some years now has been running stores in Sicily
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The situation of the lemon and orange supply in the processing industry presents unique challenges and opportunities this year due to global and local market conditions. "For oranges, we are facing a significant worldwide shortage, exacerbated by production losses in the United States and
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For the next season, BASF Nunhems will double its portfolio of ToBRFV-resistant varieties with novelties in different typologies

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The quantities of vegetables available at the moment are almost in line with expectations after the gaps in supply of the past few months. Luca Pollarini and Luca Zucconelli from "Fellini Patrizio" discuss the current situation from their point of view. read more

Chester Market was temporarily evacuated due to a peculiar incident involving a stall-holder who was cooking an excessive amount of chili peppers. The situation unfolded on a Saturday afternoon when emergency services responded to reports of customers being affected by chili fumes. Chester Fire
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Dutch top fruit exporter Oskam recently concluded its first Alessia pear season with a pack out of over 90% Class I, FreshPlaza informs. That was shortly before the start of the 2024 overseas pear season. “Less than two percent rot and just under five percent good, sellable class II. Those
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The Airc Foundation's initiative against cancer and to promote prevention and support for research is back. As usual, more than 50 large-scale retail and organised distribution brands are taking part in the Red Oranges for Research initiative in
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Temperatures are on the rise in Belgium again. The days are getting longer, and the sun is out more and more. It seems spring is slowly approaching, and with it, Belgian-grown soft fruit. "It's the most beautiful time of the year," begins grower Benoit Demedts. "And we're looking forward to it."
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Curaçao: Consumer Association identifies top three supermarkets for diversity in meat, fruits, and vegetables read more

The month of January was certainly not brilliant for fruit and vegetables, the post-holiday period is never a phase from which one expects great things, but there were other factors, such as the weather, which did not stimulate consumption; read more