The days of signs in shop windows saying ‘No avocados kept on these premise overnight’ are long gone in Australia and demand no longer outstrips supply, in fact over supply is more the norm. read more

The European mango market's recent supply peak seems to be slowly flattening. "The market was dramatic in the first few weeks of January," says Ive Lambert of Starfruit. "Too much was arriving, causing prices to tumble. The situation has since normalized, with the market even rising slightly." read more

The Molecular Biology and Plant Physiology group of the Botanical Institute of the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) and the Plant Genomics and Biotechnology group of the IBMCP-CSIC created a potato fortified with saffron that contains more antioxidants. read more

"An extraordinary recovery of consumption in the food service segment, where the double concentrate and 3kg format that have reached skyrocketing prices while the sale of the half-kilo retail format is at a standstill! Big retail chains - except for discount stores, which are registering a
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The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that the export restriction on tomatoes, which was previously announced to last until April 14, has been lifted. It was previously announced that the ban, which was introduced on March 2, would last until April 14. The ban was introduced
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A mechanism behind how plants can develop long-term immunity to stress has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield. read more

Over the years, Normec Foodcare has considerably expanded its range of activities within the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector. Acquiring N&S Quality was followed by Innovative Fresh, Groen Agro Control, Maas Fruit Quality Inspection (MFQI), Goodacre, and QC One. read more

It’s time to plant sweet potatoes in California. “Our sweet potato plants are propagated in hotbeds to trap the heat and keep the plants growing right on time for harvest in the fall,” says Greg Southworth, Vice President of Farming Operations for Bako Sweet®. These plastic covered beds
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During Fruit Logistica, a merger between ten biosolutions companies was announced. These companies will operate under the new umbrella of Rovensa Next. read more

In the Netherlands, Looije Packing is currently immersed in its grape programs, where these are custom-packaged, mostly loose, in top seals and clamshells. "This season, again, there are big quality differences, but so far, we've managed to always send healthy products out the door," says
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The 2020-2023 La Niña phenomenon has been the longest in the last 66 years, with a duration of 34 months. If it continues into April, as expected, it will be the longest in the last 120 years. La Niña is an atmospheric phenomenon that is expressed in a drop in the temperature of the sea
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Supplies of limes are low coming out of Mexico. “It’s that time of year when production somewhat decreases due to winter but it hasn’t been as bad as last season. They’ve had a pretty good steady supply of limes,” says Eddie Caram of New Limeco. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, onions remain the most sought-after position in the global vegetable trade, and onion prices in many countries have broken records and continue to grow. The question “where to buy onions” remains very popular in the search, leading to unconventional
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In the Vega del Guadalquivir, as it passes through Seville, Agrícola Ruiz Valero - a partner of SAT Citran - concentrates the largest production of pigmented oranges in all of Andalusia. “Agrícola Ruiz Valero and Citran are the leading producers of blood oranges throughout Andalusia. We
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In the Netherlands, 1 Fresh International is getting the last of its Santa Maria and Devici pears. This wholesaler sells a wide range of Dutch and Spanish fruits and vegetables, but Turkish trade is its mainstay. "We were going to get Turkish tomatoes, too, but have postponed that for now
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It’s with great sadness that we report the passing of Peter Fowler (78), MBE, on Saturday 4 March, 2023. He was undoubtedly one of New Covent Garden Market’s most influential people of the last 50 years and had acted as Honorary President of the Covent Garden Tenants Association (CGTA) since
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In the US, most potatoes are eaten in form of French fries or chips. They’re in the ultra-processed category that is increasingly connected to a range of health problems. However, it is different in other places, especially in low-income countries. Potatoes are usually prepared simply and
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The brown marmorated stink bug has been the protagonist over the past few years, but its "cousin," the green stink bug (Nezera viridula), has also continued to affect crops. Over the past few days, Bioplanet, i.e., the useful insect factory, has received an award in the Netherlands. More in
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After a difficult start due to declining European consumption and strong international competition, there are glimmers of optimism for the rest of the 2022/2023 apple season. This is the assessment outlined by the VOG Consortium at Fruit Logistica, the international fruit and vegetable fair in
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Thanks to a sophisticated vertical farming system, Witten-based start-up vGreens can produce strawberries all year round. The plants are grown on just a few square meters, arranged vertically in the racking system, without any sunlight or other external environmental influences. "We have built a
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