Costa Rica's pineapple industry is undergoing significant changes as a result of weather challenges, rising production costs, and shifting global consumption patterns. Jalaram Fruit, a Costa Rican company with 15 years of experience in pineapple production and export, is a major supplier. read more

Harmoniz, a global seed company, showcased its comprehensive strategy for advancing fresh produce at Fruit Logistica 2025. The company demonstrated how strategic investments in research and development, as well as collaborative partnerships, are generating significant value throughout the supply chain. Attendees at the Harmoniz booth had the opportunity to explore these innovations. read more

UK: Sainsbury's has revealed its new flagship supermarket in Alsager. Sainsbury's stated: "This new supermarket is the second store the retailer has opened in Alsager, and it aims to expand on the success of its existing Local store in the town. Situated on the recently constructed Brunds Farm Road, near Linley Lane," read more

"We produce around seven million Bioland potted herbs a year, mainly for the food retail trade, but also for garden centers and wholesalers," reports Henrik Fleischmann, production manager at Bioland KräuterGut Dworschak-Fleischmann, during an on-site interview at the modern herb nursery. read more

At the beginning of February, the first greenhouse-grown asparagus was harvested once again. For many, this moment is highly anticipated, but the high prices in the first few weeks can still be a deterrent. "It's always nice to start again, but we began with prices around 45 euros per kilo. At that time... read more

Kyrgyzstan has signed a trade agreement with Ecofruit, a major Uzbek exporter of dried fruits, to streamline exports to Europe and the Persian Gulf. Ecofruit is interested in Kyrgyz nuts and dried fruits due to their high quality and ecological purity. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Trade is supporting this partnership. read more

The Peruvian mango season has not met the expectations of European importers. "In general, it has been disappointing. At certain times, the price of a box of mangoes delivered to Spain by truck has reached 5 euros, but overall, prices have mostly remained below 4 euros throughout the season." read more

In ostatnich tygodniach zaobserwowaliśmy wzrost sprzedaży związany z dwoma równoczesnymi czynnikami - spadkiem cen na krajowym rynku oraz zwiększonym popytem na produkty organiczne pochodzące z północnej Europy. Niemcy potwierdzają się jako najlepszy rynek dla tego rodzaju produkcji, gdyż... read more

AgrigateOne attended the recent Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, where they exhibited in the Start-Up Exhibition Area and were invited to speak on the Farming Forward Stage. Andre Rademeyer, Chief Revenue Officer at AgrigateOne, described the event as a valuable experience, providing them. read more

The Russian market saw a 2% rise in banana prices during the week of February 18 to 24, according to Rosstat. This represents a faster growth rate compared to the previous 0.6%. Moreover, overall fruit and vegetable prices in Russia increased by 1% during the same time frame. read more

Producers of mangoes in Nashik district, India, are now venturing into European markets after successfully entering the American market last year. Alongside grapes, pomegranates, and onions, mango cultivation has become a significant part of the district's export production, leading more farmers to concentrate on producing export-quality mangoes. The Agricultural and… read more

The Nijasol special edition cherry tomato snack, developed by Meteorito for Carrefour, introduces a fresh approach to packaging fresh produce. As part of the 'Tomatier' range, this edition is specifically designed for easy lunches and snacks, with packaging that is attractive to both children and adults. read more

The onion supply is currently abundant. Jessica Peri of Peri & Sons Farms mentioned, "It seems like there are too many onions in the marketplace because pricing has dropped rapidly." She added that the company is able to handle its supplies well and is actually oversold at the moment. read more

The supplies of Greek potatoes from the major growing regions of Nevrokopi and Ano Vrontou in Serres have been exhausted for some time now. On the other hand, only minimal quantities remain from the crops of southern Greece. As a result, the Greek market relies heavily on imported potatoes from other countries. read more

Australasian company Te Mata Exports is closely collaborating with several Australian grape growers in the Sunraysia region, as the Australian grape harvest has commenced with promising prospects for the season. "We have encountered highly favorable growing conditions overall," said Sarah. read more

"Brazilian lychee stands out from other competing countries - such as Madagascar, South Africa, and Mozambique, which apply chemical conservation treatments - thanks to its growing production and a focus on premium quality," said Brazilian lychee producers and marketers Camila and André Boni. read more

Channel 4's new cooking show Batch From Scratch, hosted by Joe Swash and Suzanne Mulholland, faced backlash from viewers for promoting frozen vegetables and meal prep hacks like freezing sandwiches for three months. Many criticized the show for not truly cooking "from scratch" and questioned the… read more

The marketing of German table potatoes is now in the second half of the season. "Marketing is going as usual: February is a bit weaker than usual, but I would rate January sales as slightly above average. All cooking types and main varieties are still available from German cultivation. read more

With a double acquisition in the fruit and vegetable industry, Fruit Management Europe (FME) and Chefs Fruit Products (CFP) have a new owner. Ad van Gool has fully transferred both companies to Erwin Boorsma. Erwin already held a minority share in both businesses, but as of February 21, 2025, he has taken over full ownership. read more

"W tym roku zauważamy wyjątkową jakość mandarynek z Hiszpanii" - informuje Benoît Maillard-Guillon z firmy Ets Meseguer. Obecnie dostępne są odmiany Nadorcott, Tangold i Orri, które pojawiły się na rynku między końcem stycznia a początkiem lutego. Wszystkie trzy odmiany spełniają wysokie oczekiwania. read more