'Satsumas disappeared completely from the markets'
2023-02-02 00:00
Mandarins now prevailed: In particular, Spanish Nadorcott, Tango and Clemenvilla could be accessed. In terms of importance, Israeli imports followed, especially Orri. Turkish and Moroccan articles completed the scene, Italian and Egyptian rounded it off. In Frankfurt, as in the previous week, it
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Minister Peter Hauk MdL: "Food does not belong in the rubbish".
2023-02-02 00:00
"Even against the backdrop of significantly increased costs for energy and food since the start of the war in Ukraine, we must continue to curb the unnecessary waste of food. Since 2018, the state government has been committed to reducing food waste with its action plan.
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Apple exports from Turkey decline due to falling shipments to India
2023-02-02 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, Turkish apple exports in the 2022/23 season continue to lag significantly behind those in the 2021/22 season. As of the end of December 2022, Turkey was able to export 135 thousand tons of new crop apples, which is 6% less than the previous season.
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Subdued demand for organic pears from overseas
2023-02-02 00:00
Currently, demand is quieter than last year. "People are moving more cautiously and soberly in the trade overall. The stock volumes coming from the Benelux countries consist for the most part of goods from conversion farms. While it is not exactly characterized by a large variety, sufficient
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Promising open market for Moroccan citrus
2023-02-02 00:00
“We have some reduction on our volume, so that therefore means that there is a nice open market. The fruits we do have are selling very well,” says Stephanie De Wit; owner of Agri Bianco – which sources fresh produce, including citrus, from Morocco and South-Africa and exports worldwide -
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“We offer both a direct B2B marketplace and a free source of knowledge for farmers”
2023-02-02 00:00
The modern international fruit trade faces many challenges, which requires a shift towards digital solutions, says WikiFarmer co-founder and CEO Ilias Sousis: “Supply chains are volatile and under pressure. Availability of goods has been compromised due to global events, such as the war in
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Italian iceberg lettuce grower seeks new markets in Germany
2023-02-02 00:00
"Our iceberg lettuce harvest started in October with a crop of 75 tons per week and constant sales. This year we have already achieved great results thanks to the expansion of the cultivated areas, a refinement of cultivation techniques and good planning," says Maria Pezone from the cultivation
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Using new Syncro technologies, the evolutionS optimises every step required to seal a tray accurately, reliably and efficiently.
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According to the latest report from the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory, in a week that traditionally sees an increase in the production of this fruit, what has happened is that there has been a reduction in supply.
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Exp. Group shares plans to expand into Europe
2023-02-02 00:00
“One thing we have learned from the pandemic is that quality and steady supply don’t come for granted,” says Anthony Serafino with US based Exp. Group, who owns the company together with his father. While Exp. Group used to focus on bringing in tropical produce from South America to the
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With Signify, indoor farming also arrives in Greece
2023-02-02 00:00
Indoor farmingis transforming agriculture globally. IGC S.A.(Intelligent Green Crops S.A.) is the first company to adopt LED luminaires in a greenhouse for the indoor cultivation of vegetables (lettuce and herbs) in Greece. The top lighting modules
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UK farming expenses still stifling as agflation hits 18.7%
2023-02-02 00:00
According to The Andersons Centre’s latest findings, agflation – the term coined to reflect inflation with regards to agricultural inputs – now stands at 18.7% annually. This is a lot higher than agricultural outputs (11.1%), which shows that UK agriculture continues to experience a
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The government will distribute 300 million to farmers for the increase in fertiliser prices.
2023-02-02 00:00
The measure, as explained by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, is part of the Government's firm commitment to support farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen since the Russian invasion of Ukraine 11 months ago, who have had to face increases of
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LIDA holds the "Meeting of Fruit Growers' Specialists'.
2023-02-02 00:00
On 25th and 26th January, LIDA Plant Research held its first "LIDA - Fruit Growing Specialists Meeting" for the Northern Zone and Valencia. An important event that brought together its customers from these areas, successfully fulfilling its objective of providing greater knowledge of its products and services.
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Retail sales were flat this week and the food service sector should see more business over the bank holiday weekend. Demand for peeling stocks remains positive and prices remain firm. Early planting is underway as soil conditions improve. Should make good progress over the weekend, conditions
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Integrated systems to maintain the cold chain
2023-02-02 00:00
Tools exist so that agricultural products can maintain their characteristics during the post-harvesting phase. Optimal temperatures depend on the type of product and ripening phase. In general, products must be stored at the correct temperature to maintain their shelf-life and guarantee their
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The value of Turkish citrus exports during the past year amounted to 904 million dollars. According to data from the Mediterranean Exporters Unions in Turkey on Saturday, the amount of citrus exports during the past year amounted to 1,940,000 tons.
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Pakistan hopes to expand kiwifruit potential
2023-02-02 00:00
Chairman of PARC, Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali has encouraged farmers of Gilgit-Baltistan to focus on the research of kiwifruit this year, stating: “We should spread awareness among people and motivate people to grow kiwifruit, because, by looking at the demand of people for this fruit, this would
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Ainia and ITI will develop a platform for personalised nutrition
2023-02-02 00:00
The aim of this integrated platform is to improve the health indicators of the population as well as business competitiveness in the field of personalised food.
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Special offer on the occasion of FRUIT LOGISTICA: Fruchthandel magazine trade fair issues available digitally free of charge until 17 February 2023
2023-02-02 00:00
Would you like to be well prepared for FRUIT LOGISTICA and know what's new earlier than others? Then read the Fruchthandel magazine in the app or as an e-paper.
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