While high-quality goods are in demand, the market opportunities for lower-quality items are very limited, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Consequently, there is a significant price difference. Promotions within the country help stimulate sales. For mediocre onions... read more

A green revolution is taking place at a time when agriculture is trying to produce more with less, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In Perly, in the Geneva countryside, it's a bit like Silicon Valley for Jeremy Blondin. The 30-year-old vegetable farmer... read more

The California Table Grape Commission (CTGC) has named Jackie Nakashian as its director of community service and health programs. read more

Fruit World is enjoying a successful mandarin season, both organic and conventional, with the company, based in Oakland, California, noting that this year's organic Clementines have achieved remarkably high sugar levels and exceptional quality. read more

This is the highest per capita consumption of potatoes in twelve years, as shown by preliminary figures from the Federal Information Center for Agriculture (BZL). Compared to the previous year, the calculated consumption of fresh eating potatoes increased by 8.4 kg per person to 25.5 kg. read more

New Zealand exporter T&G Global reported that returns for its premium Envy and Jazz apple brands are the highest they have been in several seasons, with a reported NZ$124 million (€68.3 million) distributed back to growers. read more

In 2023, each household in Germany bought around 7.9 kg of oranges, whereas from 2019 to 2021 it had been over a kilo more at around 9 kg. However, there has been a significant price increase since then (2019-2023: +4.9% per annum) due to rising production costs as well as poor harvests. As a result, the read more

The value achieved in the first eleven months of this year of 2.1 billion US dollars far exceeds the value of 1.715 billion US dollars reached in the entire year 2023, marking a return to a normal trend in the production of this fruit after the climatic. read more

Accordingly, approximately 334 tons of kale were harvested in Hesse in 2023. Kale accounted for only 0.3% of the total vegetable cultivation area in Hesse, making up a very small proportion. Its main cultivation areas are in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. read more

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"We are growing at a sustained pace - as shown by the forecasts for the last four months, which indicate a +30% increase in volume and value - and we are organizing ourselves to cope with this increase in demand that has not shown signs of stopping for some years now," this is the" read more

In the UK, the importation of 43% of vegetables and 85% of fruit raises questions about the sustainability of our food supply chains. Supermarkets offer a year-round selection of produce that often hides the origins and seasons of the items. Seasonal eating, however, is a key step towards more sustainable… read more

Podobnie jak inne wyspy Antylskie, Bonaire, najmniejsza spośród wysp ABC (ledwie 25 000 mieszkańców i cel podróży dla około 500 000 turystów), importuje niemal wszystkie swoje produkty spożywcze. Firma Fresh Supplier Bonaire (FSB), gdzie Wim Meiling zaczął pracować jako menedżer logistyki w zeszłym roku, jest w trakcie tworzenia. read more

The blueberry export season from Peru in 2024-25 has been slower compared to previous years, but has seen an increase in export volume. As of the current date, the country has exported 254,406 tons of blueberries, with 89% being conventional and 11% organic. This represents a 61% increase. read more

Vegetable wholesalers have noticed a significant increase in the popularity and sales of 'Kalettes'. Originally called 'Flower Sprouts', Kalettes are a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts. They are expected to be a popular alternative to traditional Brussels sprouts in restaurants and households this Christmas. Paul Grimshaw, read more

The story of the Mercosur-EU free trade agreement began almost 30 years ago, when in 1995, the EU and Mercosur signed a framework agreement for interregional cooperation. This was followed by the formal start of negotiations for the conclusion of a trade agreement in 2012. In 2019, read more

In week 48, the sales value of LCC fruits and vegetables recorded a decrease, accompanied by an even more significant drop in volumes, influenced by a further increase in the average mix price. All channels show a decline in sales, although supermarkets and self-service stores. read more

"Banapeel is a home-compostable packaging, specifically designed for bananas, offering biodegradability and extended freshness," says Dr. Ravi Sankar Ummidi, Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of fresh produce packaging manufacturer PeelON.inc. read more

U.S. fresh pear exports are projected to decrease to the lowest level since the 1980s in the marketing year 2024/25 (July 2024 – June 2025) due to an expected drop of more than 20 percent in production. U.S. pear production is forecasted to be at 470,000 metric tons, the lowest volume since 1967/68. read more

An apple that talks. And not only does it chat with followers of its community, but it is also invited as a guest on podcasts by renowned authors, where it skillfully and knowledgeably expresses its opinions. It's Ambrosia™, the apple influencer. And its sweet voice is gaining popularity everywhere. read more