The Dresden-based fruit and vegetable retailer Macoo GmbH is undergoing a reorganization process. The company has faced an economic crisis caused by a growing consumer reluctance to purchase, rising costs, and the loss of numerous small customers, stated managing director Marco Henschke. read more

Last week at the International Agricultural Show in Paris, Réseau Vivalya accepted an invitation from UNCGFL (National Union of Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Trade) and CGF (French Wholesalers Federation) to participate in a conference dedicated to the Anti Food Waste label, organized by CGDD. read more

A year ago, in March 2024, an "exceptional situation due to extraordinary drought" was declared in the entire area of the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation. Following another spring and summer with little rainfall, the vegetable season started in the fall with similar restrictions in place. read more

Moroccan cucumbers are among the cheapest in Europe. According to a report by Hort Info, citing data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the period from 2014 to 2023, Moroccan cucumber prices were around €0.24 per kilogram in 2014, increasing to €0.29 per kilogram by 2023. Meanwhile, Spanish cucumbers... read more

For several weeks now, the French potato market has been going through a worrying period of instability, despite a resolutely solid long-term outlook. The sharp drop in prices on the open market for industrial potatoes and the recent withdrawals from certain contractual commitments have left. read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is coming to an early end. This year, the campaign has been characterized by a significant increase in prices. Similar to the 2022/2023 season, this campaign is being impacted by a shortage of large sizes and logistical challenges, resulting in price fluctuations and market... read more

The artichoke harvest in Messinia, located in southern Greece, is currently in full swing. "We began harvesting in early February from 30 hectares of early farms. By employing proper cultivation techniques, we can yield approximately 60,000-70,000 artichokes per hectare from these farms. However, we are anticipating more." read more

Wprowadzenie 25% cła na towary z Meksyku wchodzące do Stanów Zjednoczonych spowodowało wiele niepewności w branży. Rob Cullum z Pacific Produce, oddziału marketingowego peruwiańskiego producenta La Calera, rozmawia o potencjalnych skutkach taryf na globalny handel owocami. "Basically,…" read more

In 2025, the Colombian avocado market is experiencing a period of growth and high demand. Growers are aiming to boost their production levels and strengthen their market position in Europe, as well as exploring opportunities in the United States and the Middle East. Nonetheless, challenges such as price fluctuations, logistical expenses, and global trends pose significant obstacles. read more

Winters in Ukraine have warmed by 1.5 degrees over the past three decades. Milder winters and shifting seasons are impacting future harvests, as reported by SEEDS. Anush Balyan, Vice President of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, mentioned that warming may also lead to the introduction of new crops. "Climate" read more

Deliveries of cauliflower from Italy were the most common, followed by cauliflower from Spain. There were also some deliveries from France, but they only reached Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Cologne, and were completely absent in Munich and Berlin. According to the BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), availability had increased... read more

The prices of oranges intended for industrial use in Brazil dropped in late February. This decrease is due to lower fruit quality and reduced international orange juice market prices. The average price for the period from February 24-27 was USD 12.62 per unit. read more

The innovative mushroom trays from Flexpack are currently receiving an overwhelming response. "These kraftliner-coated trays are ideal for contact with moist food. This helps massively to reduce transport expenses along the supply chain. The solution is not only used commercially." read more

Z dostawą tradycyjnego imbiru z Brazylii kończącą się w połowie stycznia, obecnie dostawy tradycyjnego imbiru pochodzą z Kostaryki, kraju, który wysyła blisko przez cały rok. „To pomocne, ponieważ uzupełnia pewne luki dla nas” - mówi Alan Goldberg z A&B Tropical Produce. read more

Z powodu wpływu złej pogody, dostępność truskawek i malin spadła w prowincji Huelva, głównym regionie uprawy jagód w Hiszpanii. W chwili obecnej nie produkuje się wystarczającej ilości, aby zaspokoić popyt na głównych europejskich rynkach, dlatego ceny wzrosły do znacznie wyższych poziomów niż wcześniej. read more

Chilli thrips are a global problem for farmers, but recent research conducted by the University of Florida has identified two strawberry varieties that are less susceptible to damage from these pests. This discovery was made possible through research supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hatch program. This information is beneficial for farmers dealing with this issue. read more

Jandri Venter, the melon category manager at Rijk Zwaan, is warning that the melon market is rapidly declining, and urgent steps need to be taken to change this course. "We must safeguard our market - low-quality melons cannot be accepted on the shelves any longer," he states, pointing out that many consumers are... read more

As the agriculture sector in South Africa emerges as a significant driver of economic growth once again, we are delighted to announce that South Africa has secured market access for exporting fresh table grapes from the Republic of South Africa to the Philippines, states the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

The arrival of the first South African pears of the Rosemarie and Williams Bon Chrétien varieties in calendar weeks 8 to 9 officially marked the start of the overseas top fruit season. "The last German pears will be available until well into April, but in terms of volume, they have less." read more

Manoj Barai, director of Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, has stated that there will be a higher volume of mangoes from India this season. He mentioned, "We are expecting increased mango production this season compared to last year. The yield of Indian fresh mangoes is anticipated to be higher due to." read more