After beginning the harvest with smaller quantities a few weeks ago, the vegetable island of Reichenau is now fully entering the new lettuce season. "From calendar weeks 10-11, we expect to be able to supply the food retail sector with fresh greenhouse lettuces across the board," reports. read more

Seeland BIO in Büchslen FR specializes in the cultivation and processing of organic vegetables. In mid-December 2023, their new processing hall in Kerzers started operations. Since then, the organic vegetables have been stored, packaged, and processed in the new building. With the new company read more

Arrivals of Hass avocados on the European market have dropped to 3.6 million boxes. Moroccan volumes remain stable, as do those from Spain and Portugal, while arrivals from Israel are gradually declining. Volumes from Latin America are also theoretically decreasing, but due to many delays. read more

The kenyan avocado season has just begun on February 14th with green-skinned varieties, followed later by the Hass variety. This year, the industry continues to be affected by adverse weather conditions, which disrupt the timing of peak harvests. Hassan Nandwa, Managing Director of Fawakih, read more

The demand for Italian strawberries has increased in the southern part of the country due to production delays, low supply, and attractive prices. Maria Ferrara from the fruit and vegetable wholesaler Fe.Vi Frutta stated, "About 1,500 parcels are arriving at the warehouse every day, compared to the 400 earlier." read more

Potatoes USA has effectively increased opportunities for the export of U.S. potatoes in the competitive market of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This progress has been achieved through a promotional campaign funded by the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) that was launched two years ago in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). read more

A food safety incident has occurred in the Berat region of Albania, where 10 tons of mandarins contaminated with pesticides have been illegally reintroduced into the local market. The mandarins were rejected by Croatian authorities for high levels of the banned pesticide Fosmet. read more

The now Costa Rica melon season is about to start. The first melons are expected this week, about two weeks later than usual. Due to unusual rainfall at the end of last year and in January, Staay Food Group decided to plant the melons later. "At the same time, we decided to extend the supply from our." read more

For over three years, the family business Ruff-Häring GbR has focused on year-round cultivation of garden radishes. The vegetables are sold to food retail customers and through their own stand at the wholesale market throughout the year. read more

Od czasu pandemii COVID-19 wzrosła świadomość zdrowia oraz zwiększyło się zapotrzebowanie na zdrowe przekąski. Ten trend idealnie wspiera działalność Fruit Layer, która ma na celu zaspokojenie tej potrzeby poprzez swoje chipsy owocowe. "We współpracy z KU Leuven opracowaliśmy unikalne" read more

The sezon kiwi w Nowej Zelandii w 2025 r. rozpoczął się od najwcześniejszego zbioru w historii. Rozpoczęto go w okolicach Edgecumbe w Zatoce Bay of Plenty, a spodziewa się, że zbiorowy wynik przekroczy 200 milionów tac. Organizacja producentów, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), przewiduje, że... read more

The season has begun again at Courgette Royale. The first green and yellow courgettes have been harvested once more. Production started later this year due to the changeable weather, leading to a limited supply at the Westland courgette growers. "We do see that we are moving towards" read more

The sezon kiwi 2025 w Nowej Zelandii rozpoczął się najwcześniej w historii. Rozpoczęty w pobliżu Edgecumbe w regionie Bay of Plenty, zbiory mają przekroczyć 200 milionów tacki. Organizacja producentów, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), przewiduje, że read more

overwhelmed with demand, but we are facing challenges in meeting it due to weather conditions affecting the quality of the fruit. Despite this, we are working hard to ensure the best possible product for our customers." read more

Według szacunków dokonanych przed zakończeniem tego sezonu eksportu wiśni, Argentyna wyeksportowała ponad 7600 ton wiśni, ustanawiając nowy rekord. Ten sezon wyróżniał się dobrymi cenami na rynkach międzynarodowych i lokalnych, pomimo konkurencji ze strony wiśni chilijskich na rynku krajowym.

According to estimates made before the end of this cherry export season, Argentina exported more than 7,600 tons of cherries, setting a new record. This season stood out for its good prices in international and local markets, despite competition from Chilean cherries in the domestic market. read more

Badacz Raaj Mehta z Harvard Medical School i Massachusetts General Hospital przeprowadził badanie sugerujące, że spożywanie cytrusów może zmniejszyć ryzyko depresji o 20%. Badania wskazują, że cytrusy mogą stymulować wzrost bakterii jelitowej "Faecalibacterium prausnitzii" (F. prausnitzii), która jest... read more

There has been a notable increase in the international berry trade, with demand steadily rising in key markets like the United States, Europe, and Asia. However, there are several challenges facing the production and marketing of these exotic fruits, including: read more

W Holandii jest powiedzenie: "Kiedy na menu pojawią się białe szparagi, czas zacząć planować wakacje letnie". Mimo że pogoda może nadal być chłodna, pierwsze zbioru holenderskich białych szparagów już nadeszły. "Wiosna tuż za rogiem, wkrótce temperatury wzrosną". read more

Joanna Lumley, 78, recounted a comical incident at a supermarket where she jokingly grabbed two women by the neck and urged them to purchase cotton candy grapes instead of regular white grapes. Known for her affection for the sweeter variety, she was adamant that they give them a try. Later, she spotted the same women. read more

"The decline in consumption is a cause for concern, particularly as it does not appear to be solely tied to economic factors. It is essential to decipher the signals, which may also indicate a shift in consumer preferences, a factor that is known to be constantly changing," says Giovanni Grasso. read more