Asda and Morrisons are lifting restrictions on the sale of some fruit and vegetables as supply issues are beginning to ease. Limits on cucumbers will be lifted at Morrisons, whilst restrictions on lettuce and broccoli will be lifted at Asda. Restrictions of three per person on tomatoes and
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Frigga, a professional real-time temperature monitoring solution provider from China, participated in Fruit Logistica Berlin. This was the first time the company had participated in the exhibition since the pandemic hit. According to Paddy, the person in charge of Frigga, the feedback from this
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The Irish Farmers' Association has warned that many potato farmers "will be forced out of business" unless packers and retailers increase returns to their farmer suppliers. IFA president Tim Cullinan said that commercial potato farming is "simply not viable" this year with land rental,
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The volume of exports of white cabbage from Uzbekistan in January-February 2023 decreased sharply and was the lowest in the same period of the last four years. Such a sharp drop in exports was caused by two main factors – the loss of most of the crop due to January frosts and weak demand in
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"Sicily is ready to tackle one of the most anticipated campaigns of the season, which is that of the retato melon," said Carmelo Stagnitto, production manager of Eco Farm in Riesi. The PO, based in the Sicilian hinterland, boasts production facilities in a good part of the island, and therefore
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Gilfresh Produce, leading vegetable growers and producers based in Co. Armagh are delighted to have extended their portfolio of prepared vegetable products through the launch of their brand new ‘Fresh Value’ range which is available now in Aldi Ireland stores. read more

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The green asparagus campaign is starting slowly in Granada, with limited volumes due to the delay in the harvest caused by the low temperatures recorded since mid-January. The drought in the vegetable's largest producing area is the sector's main concern at the moment. read more

The average temperature for winter, in this case from December 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, was the fourth warmest on record, with an average temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. So what does that mean for apples and grapes? Associate Professor Jason Londo focuses on fruit crop physiology at
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The Spanish strawberry supply is struggling. As widely reported, the cold weather continues to grip that country. And, supply from the Low Countries remains limited for the time being. Still, in Belgium, Frank Valckenier of Groothandel Michel is looking forward to a nice summer. "I assume the
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South Tyrol's apple growers are among the pioneers in the cultivation of organic apples. This includes the Association of South Tyrolean Fruit Cooperatives (VOG), which has been present in over 40 markets for several years. "We cooperate with many national as well as international partners and
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Last July, PML issued a statement regarding the crippling impact of the constant government U-turns in relation to the handling of post-Brexit border control facilities. read more

Zimbabwean citrus growers will be testing Mozambique’s port of Beira, ranked best container port in Southern African by the World Bank, with their citrus destined for the Middle East and the Far East. read more

The global garlic market is experiencing mixed fortunes, according to recent reports from around the world. In the Netherlands, demand for garlic remains stable, but prices are lagging behind expectations. Meanwhile, German importers report a good start to the season for fresh garlic from Egypt,
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Dr Robert James Kalibala founded a food import business called Orgacado Ltd in February 2018. The company specializes in growing and importing organic large soft-skin avocados and other tropical fruits and vegetables from parts of Africa into the United Kingdom. read more

Kyrgyzstan became the first country in Central Asia to lift the ban on the exports of onions earlier than it was previously decided. The temporary restriction on the exports of onions introduced by the government at the end of January was effective for a little more than a month instead of the
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The latest ocean freight rates data from Xeneta suggests an increasing “normalization” of the reefer market, with spot rates from the Far East to Northern Europe now back to pre-pandemic levels. This means short-term reefer rates on the trade have collapsed from a high of almost USD 16 000
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With international markets across the globe showing solid signs of recovery, it’s no surprise that the value of U.S. potato exports was up for all potato types July – Dec. 2022, compared with the same six months in 2021. During this time, the volume of U.S. shipments was also up for frozen
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In Europe, this year's blueberry supply is way down. "It's a 'perfect storm,'" says Harro van Dam of Carsol Europe in the Netherlands. "The Chilean season ended earlier than usual, while cultivation in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain are far behind due to cold. There aren't any market alternatives
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UK: Thousands of c-stores at risk unless chancellor acts on energy costs, says ACS read more