Western International Market is a wholesale market for fruits and vegetables located in Southall, near the M4 motorway and in close proximity to Heathrow Airport. It has been a prominent market since its establishment in 1974. However, much has changed since then, including the increase in the cost of living in the UK. read more

Zoutewelle switched from importing grapes from Sicily to Puglia two weeks ago. Bertus Schipper mentioned, "We will soon receive significant volumes from our trusted grower under the Lino brand. The mild winter has led to abundant supplies of high-quality, coarse, and flavorful grapes." read more

Rosja has emerged as the leading exporter of peas to China, capturing nearly half of the market and surpassing Canada within a two-year span since entering the market. According to the Union of Grain Exporters, Russia's pea exports to China reached 1.13 million tons in the 2023/24 season. read more

PSB Producción Vegetal is currently one of the leading stone fruit breeders in the world, known for its innovative capacity that has reshaped the sector by developing varieties tailored to specific production areas and market demands, with flavor as a key quality. read more

Due to the ongoing heavy storms in recent weeks and months, the increased rainfall has had a drastic impact on the pomelo industry. Production areas in southern China have been severely affected by this year's flooding, with yields expected to decrease by up to 50% compared to previous years. read more

After the vine, apple tree, strawberry, raspberry, pear, walnut, Drosophila suzukii, Plasmopara viticola, white fir, and lemon, the Mach Foundation has decoded another genetic code, that of the European chestnut. read more

Cooperatives in the Mogilev region of Belarus are actively involved in the collection of forest berries and other wild products this season. A significant increase has been observed in the gathering of blueberries. Anatoly Taranov, the head of the industry and procurement department, stated that. read more

Scheduled to be implemented on 10th September, the newest Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (Smeta) standards mandate that UK growers cover all recruitment expenses for seasonal workers, including transportation and visa fees. Key industry organizations such as the National Farmers Union (NFU) and British Apples are expected to comply with these requirements. read more

Polish potato exporters are expecting a higher volume of product this year compared to last season, according to Łukasz Ostrowicz, a board member at the Polish potato packing company Bugaj. "This season, it seems that the volume of Polish potatoes is slightly higher than last year. The season started earlier thanks to..." read more

At the Russia-Latvia border in the Sebezhsky District of the Pskov Region, a state inspector from the Territorial Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a quarantine phytosanitary inspection of 20.2 tons of fresh apples grown in the Republic of Moldova. During the documentary inspection, the. read more

The potato crop for the 2023/24 season saw a 10 percent increase compared to the previous season, marking the largest year-over-year growth in the 13 states surveyed by NASS since 1996. After the fall harvest, potatoes are stored to fulfill the demands of both the fresh market and processors throughout the marketing year. Potato stocks also include... read more

In week 26, pre-packaged fruit and vegetables maintain the same level of deflation compared to the previous week, but sales continue to worsen, even though the first half of the year closes somewhat positively. In terms of sales channels, all trends are below zero, including discount stores. read more

With an average of 900 – 1,000 tonnes being transported on Emirates flights worldwide every day, perishables represent Emirates' largest business unit by a significant margin. Air-freighted perishables usually include fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and dairy products, as well as flowers, seeds, and plants. read more

The 5th Edition of #VitaminateconPimiento has once again demonstrated the great importance that Semillas Fitó places on highlighting the cultivation of peppers in the area and conveying what their

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The Spanish stone fruit campaign has now reached a turning point, allowing us to make initial assessments of what has happened so far. As usual, evaluations are always made in comparison to the previous year, and in this case the general impression is that the season has read more

Within the past year, Aotearoa has witnessed a shift from concerns about local produce production and growers' livelihoods to a period of recovery for fruit growers as winter approaches. Challenges like Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods have caused disruptions, along with an. read more

Chicory will be included in our summer salads, but Belgian chicory growers are a bit worried. "The marketing is currently going well, but the supply side has been very challenging. Additionally, in the future, there will be increasing pressure on chicory." read more

VDH The Freight Managers has signed a deal with Melcombe Partners for a new logistics center in Ridderkerk. This new 30,000 m2 building will feature fully refrigerated business space for all fresh fruits and vegetables (AGF) products. "This new building provides us with the opportunity to consolidate our operations at" read more

The harsh desert and semi-arid climate of Israel are ideal for testing new desirable traits, especially for subtropical fruits. Growers from around the world import rootstock, budwood, and new varieties of mango, avocado, and litchi trees from Israel. The supplier is Banai Ltd., an Israeli company. read more

According to Yuriy Bondaryev, a project manager and independent berry grower, berries grown in Ukraine's modern greenhouses have a clear edge over those imported into the EU market from Africa and Southern Europe. This information was shared with the magazine "Ukrainian Gardening." read more