The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for Dutch processing potatoes is currently €180 per metric ton (MT), representing a month-on-month (m-o-m) decline of 28% and a year-on-year (y-o-y) decrease of 51.4%. Belgian Fontane potatoes are priced at €130/MT, with a m-o-m drop of 25.7% and a y-o-y fall of 62.8%. read more

The California colored potato crop appears to be starting on schedule this season. John Clerou of Mazzei Franconi Co. LLC stated, "We typically aim to begin in the first week of May, and this year we will commence on May 5th in Kern County." In terms of acreage, it remains similar. read more

W Kuala Lumpur, Malezja, zmniejszenie dostępności kokosa miało wpływ na obchody Święta Eid al-Fitr. Pan Fahmi Faat, lokalny menadżer restauracji, zauważył spadek dostaw świeżego mleka kokosowego, wpływający na przygotowanie tradycyjnych dań, takich jak wołowy rendang. "Świeże mleko kokosowe było bardzo ograniczone. read more

MedFEL 2025 has now closed its doors. The official figures have not been released yet, but the organizing committee, SPAS Organization, has confirmed that it was a very successful year. "We are very pleased, it was a great edition." Let's recap the highlights of the 2025 edition. read more

For the second year in a row, plum harvest forecasts were presented at medFEL. After two years of frost in 2021 and 2022, the 2023 campaign saw a 120% harvest, and between 70% and 80% of a normal harvest in 2024. This year, French plums are back to their full production potential. Another announcement was made. read more

Według stowarzyszenia branży Proarándanos, do 16. tygodnia Peru wyeksportowało 317 997 ton borówek; nowy kamień milowy zaledwie tydzień przed zakończeniem bieżącego sezonu (2024-2025). "To stanowi wzrost o 42% w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem i potwierdza" read more

Włoska firma żywności ekologicznej EcorNaturaSì pozyskała 45 mln euro na strategię wzrostu. Transakcję przeprowadziła Banca Finint jako doradca, a koordynowali ją BNL BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo i Unicredit. read more

Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five years, reaching more than half a billion kilos. In monetary terms, imports read more

Technolgy plays a crucial role in ensuring quality and efficiency in the increasingly competitive agribusiness landscape. The Finnish company GRANLIDS APPEL has decided to invest in this progress, choosing the ICOEL-TOMRA technology for pre-grading and packing apples in their new warehouse. read more

The municipality of Itatiba, located in São Paulo, Brazil, anticipates a persimmon harvest of approximately 5.2 thousand tons this season, mirroring the figures from 2024. The Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Agriculture confirms that there have been no major setbacks such as fruit abortion or hailstorms. read more

The plentiful and regular rainfall in the past few weeks appears to have alleviated the water crisis, leading to a new but still concerning situation compared to a year ago when crops were already struggling due to a significant lack of water. read more

The potato planting at Caledonia Potatoes in Perthshire, Scotland is progressing well. "We are about halfway through, which is later than some. In the last couple of weeks, conditions were sub-optimal, but we are now back on track," said Robert Doig from the company. "We are ahead of where we normally read more

According to the Food Foundation, fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK needs to increase by 86% to meet dietary guidelines. Expanding domestic horticultural production to meet this demand could potentially add £2.3 billion to the economy, create 23,520 jobs, and boost farm profits by 3%. read more

The Spanish melon and watermelon season will begin with lower volumes than usual due to the impact of abundant rainfall in March, but a normal supply is expected from July onwards. Consumption of Galia melons continues to increase thanks to the commitment to their traditional flavor, while watermelon... read more

Pineapple growers in Vazhakulam, Kerala, are optimistic about a successful harvest after receiving beneficial summer rains. The local market sends out around 1,500 metric tons of pineapples daily to various parts of India. Although the majority of sales are within the country, accounting for 98% of the market, there is a rising trend. read more

Sorma Group, a manufacturer of post-harvest solutions for fruit and vegetable products, will be participating in Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair, held from May 6 to 8 in Rimini, Italy. The company will showcase a variety of technologies that cater to the entire post-harvest process. read more

More than 1,800 attendees and industry players participated in the sixth edition of the Global Cherry Summit, organized by the Chilean Fruit Cherries Committee, Frutas de Chile, and the Yentzen Group. Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile, emphasized the sector's need for coordination and collaboration. read more

"We didn't lose a farm. We built a prototype, and we learned what it takes." That's how Lasse Carlsen, Founding Director of Copenhagen-based Bygaard, announced the sale of the company's first full-scale urban mushroom farm on Refshaleøen. The move marked a pivotal transition from proof of concept to commercial operation. read more

Asparagus markets around the world are dealing with different weather conditions, supply changes, and changing consumer preferences. This overview highlights the main developments in North America, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa at present. read more

Po sezonie naznaczonym trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi i logistycznymi zatorami, peruwiańskie eksporty awokado Hass mają znacząco wzrosnąć w 2025 roku. PromPerú i ProHass szacują, że eksport może wzrosnąć o 37% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, po trzech latach stagnacji lub spadku produkcji. read more