South Africa has a more than 130-year export history. Since the first peach delivery in 1892, the country has become one of the leading exporters of stone fruit. Today, 82% of the revenue comes from the sale of fresh fruit. read more

SWISSCOFEL and the Swiss Fruit Association have now announced this. The decrease in stocks in January of 7,937 tons is 8.35% higher than the five-year average of 7,325 tons. read more

The demand for small citrus fruits remains high in the 6th calendar week. At the Spanish marketing facilities, quantities are flowing steadily and prices are firm. There is little warehousing of goods. The varieties Tango, Leanri, and Nadorcott are being traded at similar levels. Spanish Orri... read more

At the beginning of the year, there was a lack of capacity for processing in certain areas. Reports vary depending on the batch, with some batches being of excellent quality, while others are of weaker condition requiring a significant amount of sorting. read more

The regional and varietal sequence is progressing quickly this season. The summer weather conditions are accelerating the ripening process. Supplies from South Africa to Europe are increasing. Prices have weakened after the tight supply situation in December at all levels of trade. However, there is high pressure. read more

Among them, seven farms operated on 21 hectares of cultivation area according to the criteria of organic farming. The area planted with bush berries decreased by more than a third compared to 2023 (-26 hectares or -35%). The decrease in cultivation area is mainly due to the lower read more

Production in Turkey is expected to decrease by more than a third to 1.9 million tons, attributed to unfavorable weather conditions during the flowering period, resulting in lower yields. In China, an increase is expected due to favorable weather conditions. read more

His presentation at the Fresh Produce Forum of FRUIT LOGISTICA on the topic of "Digital innovations redefine the supply chain" started at the end of the chain, with the customers and consumers. read more

As a result, the harvest quantity decreased for the second consecutive year and is now at the same level as in 2021. Compared to the year 2012 (when it was 3,511 tons), the harvest quantity has more than doubled. Farmers in the Cologne district accounted for just over half of the statewide harvest quantity (55.7%). read more

The price of salad cucumbers has increased significantly by 50.1%. Bell peppers (+12.5%) and table pears (+12.3%) have also seen substantial price increases. On the other hand, some products have significantly decreased in price. Mini vine tomatoes (-28%), oranges (-23.7%), and bananas (-20.8%) have all experienced price drops. read more

Between December 2023 and November 2024, a total of 88% of the amount of lamb's lettuce was purchased in the retail sector, but the discount stores had to relinquish almost three percentage points to the full-range retailers compared to the previous year. When it comes to purchasing lamb's lettuce, the shopping locations outside of the read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA is a key event in Novacoop Mediterranea's calendar, as "this international trade fair is not only an opportunity to strengthen relationships with our customers and plan for the upcoming spring and summer campaigns, but also a..." read more

The FarmRoad Irrigation Module helps farmers to more effectively control the efficiency and sustainability of their water usage. The AI-powered irrigation forecast dashboards combine local climate data with advanced water demand models to provide integrated insights. read more

With a strong commitment to sustainability, Fyffes continues to enable more people to access healthy food and works closely with partners to reduce food waste. The long-standing commitment to the well-being of the communities in which Fyffes operates. read more

The promotional price is sometimes even less than one euro per kilogram. In theory, this will come to an end by the end of January when the newly negotiated higher purchase prices take effect. The continuing strong advertising activity is having a significant impact on demand. The reach of buyers is high in the first... read more

Most people know water lentils as duckweed. These are tiny green plants that float in stagnant water and multiply rapidly. In Thailand and other Asian countries, water lentils are eaten; they are mainly sold at local markets. In the West, read more

The use of chemically synthesized plant protection products for pest control, herbicides for weed control, and fungicides for protection against fungal diseases can not only lead to the phenomenon of resistance of agrophages to their active ingredients, but also has negative consequences. read more

Differences in the development of kilogram prices also shape the overall annual development. For fresh fruit/vegetables/potatoes, the prices paid in 2024 increased by 1.3%, which is in a similar range to FMCG Barcoded Total (+1.6%). The rise in expenditures is also evident. read more

As the transport and logistics company announced, the group's EBIT has also slightly improved to 2.8 billion US dollars (2.6 billion euros) compared to the previous year. Both key figures are at the upper end of the adjusted earnings forecast from October 2024. This was significantly contributed to by... read more

The prices at Spanish marketing facilities have increased, and there have also been rapid price increases at German wholesale markets. Supermarket chains and discount stores have withdrawn and minimized their advertising efforts. Meanwhile, supply and demand have now stabilized. read more