Turkish agriculture exporters have managed to maintain pace and lift their overseas sales to a record high in the first four months of this year. The demand remained robust despite geopolitical risks, prevailing concerns over supply and ongoing global challenges regarding food accessibility. read more

According to estimates, this season's melon and watermelon production has decreased by more than 20% due to drought, high production costs, and the delay of the end of the winter campaigns. The COAG doesn't rule out that this year both fruits reach the high prices they achieved in supermarkets
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After 20 years of unchallenged rule, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will have to go to the runoff in Turkey's presidential elections. In the first round last Sunday, more than 60 million voters gave him only just over 49% of the vote, so the six-party coalition
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In Iper la spesa shops, a Maiorana Maggiorino (Consorzio C3) brand operating in the Nielsen 3 area, fruit and vegetables are always positioned at the entrance to the point of sale. A choice common to many retailers who, through scenic display solutions and the typical colour scheme of
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According to EastFruit analysts, onions remain one of the most dynamic positions on the fruit and vegetable market, although, thanks to the arrival of new crop onions from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, the hype in the market has somewhat subsided. However, there
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"Energy prices and preventative measures for viruses have changed tomato cultivation," begins Tom Verdonck of Tomeco. "It's become quite tricky to guarantee stable delivery." read more

Read how NFU member and Fruit Grower of the Year 2022 Anthony Snell is improving his business resilience through climate-friendly farming: read more

"Not only there has been an increase in volumes from Peru, but South Africa has also released large quantities of greenskin (green-skinned avocados, Editor's note); all of which means that this year will likely configure a more prolonged sales window for the Hass avocado," says Claudio
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Over the last decade, there has been a decline in the consumption of citrus fruits, both in Spain and at the European level. According to the international agri-food consultant Paco Borras: "The 11.53% decrease in mandarins is worrying, but it's even worse when we take into account that the
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Fruit tree owners between the Ems and Elbe rivers can now once again register their own trees with the Lower Saxony Centre for Nutrition and Home Economics (ZEHN) and mark them with a "Yellow Ribbon". read more

The bell pepper campaign has come to an end in the province of Almeria. As already reported by the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Government of Andalusia in week 16, the entry into production of Murcia and the Netherlands has directed international buyers mostly to these markets, so the
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High cholesterol means someone has have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in his blood. Over time, it can build up leading to blockages and causing the blood vessels to harden. When this occurs, it becomes harder for blood to flow around the body which can result in medical
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Time and again, the media report the discovery of cocaine in shipments from South America, preferably in banana boxes. "In many cases, companies are unsure how to behave properly when such a find is made," says the managing director of the German
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From the land to the table in an increasingly sustainable manner: the green revolution of Orogel, Italy's leading agricultural cooperative in the production of fresh frozen vegetables, accelerates thanks to the partnership with Gruppo Hera, one of Italy's largest multi-utility companies, which today led to the
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Uruguay’s citrus industry is relieved to be out of the worst drought in nearly 100 years, with volumes in the current 2023 season expected to be around 10% less than last year according to a producers survey. read more

US officials visited Chile last week to advance various matters related to the bilateral trade of fresh fruit. The topics discussed included US blueberry exports to Chile, the approval implementation process of the Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes, the application of irradiation
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The home secretary Suella Braverman will argue in a speech today (15 May) that there is “no good reason” Britain cannot train its own fruit pickers and lorry drivers, the BBC reports. read more

A record 15 students from developing countries were welcomed to Harper Adams University this week (15 May) by vice chancellor professor Ken Sloan. read more

South Africa’s membership of the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) seems to be on the line. read more

Defra ministers, farming and retail leaders will meet the prime minister in Downing Street tomorrow (16 May) for emergency talks about the British horticulture sector, the Guardian reveals. read more