WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures from 1 January 2023. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks decreased by -6% compared to 2022 to reach 4 051 645 T, while pear stocks also decreased by -19% to reach 648 071 T. In the USA, apple stocks as
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Volume of raspberries and blackberries out of Mexico will increase come early spring. “For both berries, typically, due to the cultural management techniques used in Mexico in January and February, there is lower volume right now,” says Jose Saca of Wish Farms. He notes though that
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A large-scale public sector strike began in the United Kingdom yesterday. More than half a million workers from various sectors will strike until today over labor disputes such as wages and working conditions. The strikes affect (air) ports and government offices, and severe logistics delays are
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LinkThings, a company specializing in supply chain technology, introduces a new multilingual platform, Coldcha 2.0. read more

This year’s Belgian chicory yield is 20% lower than usual. That could prove beneficial, even though cost prices have risen substantially. “It’s trickier than ever to find a good supply/demand balance,” begins Charles Cattoir of Primalof. read more

Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October – December 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a slight decrease in volume sales, volume sales remain above pre-pandemic levels. read more

Bayer and Kimitec have announced a new strategic partnership focused on accelerating the development and commercialization of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants. As part of a global agreement, both companies will become key partners to advance and establish biological
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Agri-voltaic systems form part of those systems that produce renewable energy and are the most suitable to quickly reach the European objectives of 50% renewable energy and energy independence by 2030. This need is made necessary by the war in Ukraine and the subsequent increase in gas prices.
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In an update to growers on 20 January, Zespri said growers would not get progress payments as fruit quality issues had resulted in additional costs. This has led to a letter by the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers (NZKGI) executive committee being sent to Zespri, asking for an explanation over the
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Australia’s romance with hot chips has been a long and celebrated affair. From buckets of hot chips at the corner store, to pub grub chips and burgers, it’s no secret we love them! However, for our obsession with hot chips to continue, we’ll have to rely on steady supplies of potatoes from
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DP World has agreed to lease a 7,500 m² site next to its Southampton container terminal to establish state-of-the-art facilities for lorry drivers, as the UAE-based company continues its major investment programme in the United Kingdom. read more

Last week, the Pear Symposium 2023 was held in Stellenbosch, South Africa. An attentive participant, Kris Wouters of the Belgian Fruithandel Wouters, was especially interested in the Piqaboo pear. Wouters is the exclusive distributor of these in the Benelux. "It's a variety that one is sure to
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Bangladesh’s exports of agricultural goods brought over $1 billion in FY22. According to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) figures, agricultural products and processed foods brought $1.16 billion in foreign exchange in FY22, a 13.04% increase from the previous year. read more

The 2023 California canning tomato price is set at $138 per ton for the conventional crop. This is a record price, 31% higher than last year’s base price of $105. The California Tomato Growers Association announced the price after negotiations with the state’s tomato canneries. Premiums
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The cold has slowed down Almeria's horticultural production after a whole cycle that could be defined as exhausting for plants. "The high autumn and winter temperatures weakened the plants and advanced all the crops. As a result, we started to see the quality problems that we normally see
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The IITA–CGIAR team has published a method using drones and satellite imager-based remote sensing approaches for mapping banana farms to guide surveillance for the detection and mapping of the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) spread and support data-informed decision-making on BBTV containment
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A few years ago, Jos Ruiter AGF got the chance to acquire a horticultural company in Wervershoof, the Netherlands. This is about one kilometer from a large wholesale market. By now, the finishing touches are being made to this new location, where they will process mainly onions and carrots. read more

Sweet potatoes from Ghana can be obtained throughout the year, says Bobby Gyesi, president and co-founder of SGA Farms: “The sweet potato season in Ghana is year-round as a result of the climatic conditions, but most of the cultivation is centered around June -November where rainfall is at its
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Fruit Logistica will be held between Wednesday 8th and Friday 10 February in Berlin. FreshPlaza and Primeur have joined together to publish a 160 page tradeshow magazine. It is a truly international edition with in-depth articles from the international fresh produce sector. read more

Pre-mooring waiting times showed clear signs of improvement towards the end of 2022, despite increasing disruptions due to strikes in the transport sector, and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. According to the latest Drewry's Ports and Terminals findings, after more than two years of
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