In Abuja, Nigeria, the Ebeano Supermarket has been criticized for raising the prices of tomatoes and peppers due to a scarcity. Images showing a notable increase in prices, such as three tomatoes priced at N6,950 (€4.87), have been circulating on social media platforms. This price surge is said to be caused by read more

Lidl cuts management positions

For months, Lidl has been working secretly on a new management structure, which has now been announced. CEO Kenneth McGrath hopes that the new structure will make the company more efficient, as he has reduced his management team from nine to seven members, according to Lebensmittel Zeitung... read more

Papryka teraz stanowi jedno z najlepiej sprzedających się warzyw szklarniowych w firmie Combilo. Sprzedaż papryki była reprezentowana przez Roba van der Basa przez wiele lat, a od października 2023 roku, Tom van der Meer jest również menedżerem produktu odpowiedzialnym za paprykę. "Papryka to grupa produktów, która stawia wiele wyzwań". read more

Workers from the National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA) in Peru are currently on an indefinite strike in Arequipa and other regions of the country. They are protesting the failure to implement salary increases that have been pending for 14 years. Edwin Mamani, the regional secretary of the SENASA workers' union in Arequipa, is leading the strike. read more

Według niedawno udostępnionych danych przez Afrucat, Katalońskie Stowarzyszenie Biznesu Owocowego, oraz DACC, Departament ds. Klimatu, Żywności i Agendy Wiejskiej, Katalonia może stracić 33% całkowitej produkcji gruszek w przyszłym sezonie, a szacowany łączny wolumen wynosi 80,426 ton. Oto dane, które zostaną przedstawione. read more

Applause and Epic Crisp are the latest additions to Sun World International's lineup of table grape brands. For over thirty years, Sun World International's researchers have been dedicated to developing and introducing flavorful fruit varieties that are easy for growers to cultivate and market. read more

W skandynawskich krajach zioła w doniczkach stanowią trzy czwarte całkowitej oferty ziół. W Holandii i Wielkiej Brytanii jednak przegrywają z produktami świeżo krojonymi w tej kategorii. "To głównie kwestia wygody" - zaczyna Marco de Jager, dyrektor zarządzający w firmie Vitacress Real. read more

Popyt na świeże owoce i warzywa w Grecji wzrósł czterokrotnie, jak wynika z oświadczenia Stowarzyszenia Handlowców Centralnego Rynku Warzywnego w Atenach. Ten wzrost jest szczególnie zauważalny na wyspach i w regionach turystycznych, gdzie codzienne dostawy są utrzymywane szybko i bez zakłóceń. read more

The Customs Department in Malaysia successfully prevented two smuggling operations that tried to bring in a significant amount of alcoholic beverages hidden within shipments of fresh vegetables. Norlela Ismail, the Central Zone deputy director, reported that three refrigerated containers were confiscated during the operations. read more

Magellan Import initiated the Star Ruby pomelo campaign from South Africa in April, which is expected to run until the end of August. "We initially saw some demand at the beginning of the campaign due to the reputation of the origin for high quality. Though it is a superior product in terms of appearance." read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit, which originated in China, made its way across the Pacific over a century ago, marking the start of its global journey. Zespri, a key player in the kiwifruit industry, is now ramping up its operations in China to enhance its export capabilities in light of the increasing demand. read more

Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has announced Lisa May as its new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, effective June 3, 2024. May succeeds Reg Weine, who has stepped down after serving on the APAL Board for four years. Lisa May is the new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, bringing her expertise and experience. read more

About a week ago, tropical storm Alberto passed through Central Mexico and impacted the agricultural regions where various produce items, such as hot peppers, are grown. This storm marked the first of the Atlantic hurricane season and resulted in significant rainfall. "Although the precipitation was greatly beneficial, the muddy fields caused delays. read more

The Anjou shallot PGI, the only French shallot to have been awarded certification 10 years ago, is starting its campaign. Brahim El Hasnaoui, sales director of the Fleuron d'Anjou cooperative, which produces around 1,500 tons a year, gives an update on the start of the campaign. "The new read more

An Aldi customer in Ireland was surprised to discover a label on a bag of red onions featuring an offensive hand gesture. The image was shared on Reddit, eliciting a range of reactions from amusement to offense. While some found it funny and speculated it could be a prank, others were upset and demanded action against such behavior. read more

The Colombian Hass Avocado industry has introduced a new national brand to promote its products in global markets. Avocados from Colombia emphasize the Hass avocado variety as a model for sustainability in three key areas: environmental, social, and economic. Avocados are the third most exported product from Colombia. read more

The supply of guava from Florida is increasing. The state cultivates four different varieties of the tropical fruit--Thai guava, which is the most popular; Chinese guava; Taiwanese red guava; and pink guava. "They're currently in season, and the volume is steadily increasing. read more

Wygląda na to, że 25-letnie oczekiwanie Chile na wdrożenie swojego podejścia systemowego do winogron ze strategicznych regionów uprawnych na rynek amerykański dobiegnie końca. Iván Marambio, prezes Frutas de Chile, powiedział: "Po spotkaniu online między ministrami rolnictwa Chile i Stanów Zjednoczonych..." read more

Prezydent Meksyku, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ogłosił, że eksport awokado i mango z Michoacán do Stanów Zjednoczonych normalizuje się po przerwie narzuconej przez Waszyngton z powodu incydentu przemocy wobec amerykańskich inspektorów. López Obrador wyraził optymizm co do szybkiego powrotu do normalności. read more

In a strategic pivot, Kenyan avocado producers are increasingly focusing on the Chinese market, utilizing logistical support from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to reach a potential consumer base of over 1.4 billion. This shift comes as Kenya started exporting avocados to China in August 2022. read more