The strawberry sector in Egypt is suffering disruptions due to unfavorable weather conditions, according to Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of the producer Green Nile. read more

The National Garlic Board has denounced the alleged fraudulent entry of frozen garlic from China into the European Union. A situation that causes Chinese garlic to enter the EU at a lower price, thus limiting the sale of Spanish garlic at profitable prices for producers. read more

Egyptian garlic producers have begun harvesting, with a demand tempo that is not particularly exceptional, according to Anthony Mina, CEO of the Egyptian producer E2M. read more

The sweet potato season is coming to an end in Egypt, exporters are liquidating their last volumes and producers are preparing for the next season. Zayed Lahseen, CEO of AfriGoodGrow, gives an overview of the season. read more

The mango season is about to kick off, says Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits: “Indian summers are nothing without mangoes. They are renowned for their aroma and flavor. Depending on the area and climate, India's mango cultivation season period differs, but it usually lasts from
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Chicory is usually a predictable product that is hardly subject to price fluctuations. This year, however, there has been a striking development. For months now, wholesale prices have been going through unusual ups and downs. read more

Last year, Austria was one of the countries to achieve a new record in the handling of goods in the Port of Hamburg. With an increase of twelve per cent and a throughput of 6.3 million tonnes, it is a new record. "At just over 323,000 TEU, container throughput is also slightly up on last year,"
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In September, the Citrus Management Committee (CGC) called on the European Commission (EC) to investigate the extent of non-compliance with the application of cold treatment against false moths on European imports of South African oranges. Now, according to Europhyt data from February, the
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In week 12, Nature's Pride participates in the UN Water Conference in New York as a speaker of the official programme. After the World Water Week in Stockholm and the European Commission, Nature's Pride now takes the stage at the United Nations Headquarters to discuss collective action for
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Sica St. Pol de Léon, the largest Breton producers' organisation marketing its products under the Prince de Bretagne umbrella brand, presented its corporate report on the past year and its objectives for 2023 at its general assembly. read more

Spanish exports of flowers and live plants in 2022 amounted to 602,236,000 euros in 2022, representing a year-on-year growth of 7%, with live plants accounting for 495 million euros and an increase of 8%, according to data from the Customs and Excise Department of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture.
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Mayela Salas Saénz, the Deputy of the 14th District of Uruapan Norte, stated in the presentation of an initiative to modify the Law of Integral Sustainable Rural Development of Michoacan that only one thousand of the eight thousand avocado orchards that are registered in Michoacan comply with
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The tomato price fell a little further last week, bringing the week 11 median prices at VBT to 2022 levels. The average prices for cucumber and sweet pepper are still above that. read more

In March, EastFruit analysts conduct a traditional audit of the fruit and vegetable departments of supermarkets in Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Let’s see in the photos below extraordinary things our experts noted this time: unusual vegetables and fruits, original
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The Chile based office of China’s Joy Wing Mau Group (JWM), importers and distributors of over 2 000 containers of fruit from South America to China and the rest of Asia, are looking for more suppliers to meet the insatiable demand in that region. read more

One month ago, Prince de Bretagne started harvesting the extra early Primaline potatoes grown under shelter. The harvest will continue until the end of April, before the open field crops take over. “Prince de Bretagne's early potatoes under shelter are mainly produced in old greenhouses or
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The use of plant protection products on fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes is strictly controlled in the QS scheme. With residue monitoring, QS has established an effective instrument for regular product controls. read more

"This year, we can say we are pleased with the tomato campaign despite the difficulties that the production sector has had to face because of the weather," reports Salvatore Albani, president of the PO that bears his surname and operating in Vittoria (RG), Sicily. read more

There are Irish vegetable growers that have recently paid up to €2,500/ha to acquire suitable land, a Teagasc report has found. Renting land is important from a rotational perspective for the country's vegetable sector, and the price of renting land for field vegetable production has increased
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A few months before its 30th anniversary, La Unión, a leading company in the marketing of fruits and vegetables, published its annual balance for the 2022 financial year, in which it grew by 8.4% over the previous year. read more