"Cultivating exotic species instead of collecting from the wild - improving procurement reliability"
2024-04-19 00:00
Exotic forest and cultivated mushrooms are commonly used in fine dining to enhance menus. Marker oHG, a longstanding partner of North German gastronomy and community catering, has recently identified the potential of these exotic mushrooms. Earlier this year, the Hamburg-based company
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First commercial quantities of UK strawberries are about to hit supermarket shelves.
2024-04-19 00:00
Wspaniała wiadomość dla fanów brytyjskich truskawek - pierwsze komercyjne ilości truskawek uprawianych w Wielkiej Brytanii trafią na półki supermarketów w tym tygodniu. Po miesiącach ciągłych opadów deszczu, pogoda wreszcie się poprawiła w zeszłym tygodniu, a temperatury wzrosły do wysokich latemnastu stopni, a było wystarczająco dużo słońca, by początkowo
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The UK strawberry season is just beginning, with most regions experiencing delays. At Asplins Producer's Organisation, they don't have many growers who cultivate strawberries in glasshouses, but those who do have some fruit available at the moment. "We have a grower in Kent who has just started picking the first fruit."
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There is a high volume of organic rhubarb available this season from the Pacific Northwest.
2024-04-19 00:00
Wiosna nadeszła, co oznacza, że produkcja organicznej rabarbaru jest w toku na Północno-Zachodnim Wybrzeżu Pacyfiku. "To jedna z czołowych regionów produkcji rabarbaru w USA" - mówi Jess Hardin, kupujący w firmie Organically Grown Company. "Nasi klienci niecierpliwie oczekują na ten plon każdą wiosnę, uprawiany organicznie przez naszą firmę".
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Turkey, Egypt, and China are competing in the early peach market.
2024-04-19 00:00
Według analityków EastFruit, rozpoczął się aktywny sezon eksportu świeżych brzoskwiń w regionie. Jednakże, ten sezon jest zupełnie inny niż poprzednie, a głównym kłopotem na rynku jest Egipt. Tak jak przewidywał EastFruit już w lutym, Egipt gwałtownie dewaluował swoją
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"The limited availability this season has slightly affected chicory sales," says Hugo Jongejan from the Dutch Witlofkwekerij LOF. "We have divided the number of roots and weeks, and that's how we plan our weekly sales. As a result, sales are expected to remain relatively steady throughout the season."
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Over the past three years, watermelon production has expanded across the country, spurred by substantial losses in vegetable and pumpkin crops in regions such as Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. This diversification has been successful, as farmers have found the viability of the watermelon crop.
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Tim O'Malley, Group Managing Director of Nationwide Produce, discusses the unprecedented weather conditions impacting Southern Europe and the UK, and the resulting disruption of global supply chains. This includes the soaring prices of asparagus and the shortage of domestically grown parsnips in the UK.
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UK supermarkets are being accused of misleading labeling regarding the origins of fresh fruit and vegetables.
2024-04-19 00:00
New Zealand: Masterton Warehouse now stocks fresh produce
Shoppers in Wairarapa have more fresh produce options available, as The Warehouse in Masterton has recently started selling fruits and vegetables. The new range includes a seasonal selection of produce, such as carrots, onions, and potatoes. read more
Shoppers in Wairarapa have more fresh produce options available, as The Warehouse in Masterton has recently started selling fruits and vegetables. The new range includes a seasonal selection of produce, such as carrots, onions, and potatoes. read more
"Zdaje się, że São Paulo Fruit Attraction tu pozostaje"
2024-04-19 00:00
W Brazylii, São Paulo obecnie gości swoją inauguracyjną edycję wydarzenia Fruit Attraction. FMI jest jednym z holenderskich wystawców i podzielił się opinią na temat wydarzenia. "W Europie było pewne sceptycyzm przed wydarzeniem, ale naprawdę przerosło nasze oczekiwania" - mówi Marlies Bouman. "Mieliśmy znaczący
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The EU calculated orange prices at €93 per 100 kg in March 2024.
2024-04-19 00:00
In March 2024, the EU-calculated orange prices were €93.17 per 100 kg, a 3.04% decrease from the previous month and €19 (25.19%) higher than the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were €95.35 per 100 kg, an increase of 45.08% compared to the 5-year average. In Italy, oranges were priced at €114.35.
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Celebrating the harvest of British Columbia greenhouse vegetables.
2024-04-19 00:00
Wiosna nadeszła w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej, a Dirk de Jong, wiceprezes i menedżer regionalny obiektów Village Farms w szklarniach Delta, BC – który w tym miesiącu obchodzi 25 lat pracy w firmie – jest gotowy. De Jong i jego zespół są podekscytowani nadchodzącym nowym sezonem i nowymi odmianami.
Spring has sprung in British Columbia, and Dirk de Jong, VP & regional facility manager for Village Farms' Delta, BC greenhouses – celebrating 25 years of service with the company this month – is ready. De Jong and his team are excited for a fresh new season and the new varietals. read more
Spring has sprung in British Columbia, and Dirk de Jong, VP & regional facility manager for Village Farms' Delta, BC greenhouses – celebrating 25 years of service with the company this month – is ready. De Jong and his team are excited for a fresh new season and the new varietals. read more
"We have tripled our greenhouse acreage."
2024-04-18 00:00
The Egyptian watermelon season is about to begin, and one exporter has made significant investments to boost production, according to Reham Kamal, export and marketing manager at Egypt Fresh Energy, a leading Egyptian fresh produce exporter. "In response to the increasing demand for watermelons last season, we have
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Kantar: Cost-conscious consumers are increasingly favoring imperfect or "wonky" vegetables
2024-04-18 00:00
Sweden: Simone Margulies appointed new President and CEO of Axfood
The Board of Directors of Axfood has appointed Simone Margulies, currently Managing Director of Hemköpskedjan AB, as President and CEO of Axfood as of 15 August 2024. Simone Margulies will succeed Klas from that date onwards. read more
The Board of Directors of Axfood has appointed Simone Margulies, currently Managing Director of Hemköpskedjan AB, as President and CEO of Axfood as of 15 August 2024. Simone Margulies will succeed Klas from that date onwards. read more
Obecnie podaż ekologicznych warzyw jest stabilna. „Oczekujemy dobrej podaży i warunków w tym sezonie wiosennym, podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku” - mówi Kevin Crossgrove, menedżer sprzedaży organicznych produktów w The Nunes Company, Inc., domu marki Foxy Organic. Obecnie podaż ekologicznych warzyw w Nunes jest...
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Leading pecan companies have announced a collaboration to elevate the pecan to new heights.
2024-04-18 00:00
With nut products experiencing robust growth in the snack category, flavored pecans have become a popular choice among consumers, driving both planned and impulse purchases at grocery stores, convenience stores, and retailers. Pecan Nation and South Georgia Pecan Company, both multi-generational businesses specializing in Georgia pecans, are at the forefront of this trend.
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Shortage of supply in Ireland has led to high demand for high-quality stock, resulting in premium prices.
2024-04-18 00:00
As wet weather persists, very few plantings have been carried out again this week in Ireland. The colder weather conditions have increased home consumption and retail sales as stocks of 2023 season potatoes continue to dwindle. The supply shortage has resulted in packing quality stock.
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From apples to kiwifruit - "a thrilling challenge"
2024-04-18 00:00
"Thrilling" is the adjective used by Fabio Zanesco, the current Head of VIP contracted varieties and the new CEO of the Consorzio Kiwi giallo Kikokà (Europe) as of September 1, 2024, to describe the major move he is getting ready for. It will be an adventure that will take him to Bologna, along with his family.
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"Rynek limonek z pewnością będzie gorący do drugiego tygodnia maja"
2024-04-18 00:00
Limety są obecnie bardzo popularne na rynku. "To było coś innego; ten rynek powraca z głębokiej zapaści," wyjaśnia Wim Bezemer z Four Seasons Fruit Supply (FSFS) w Holandii. "Jednakże, w ostatnich tygodniach wysłano mniej limet, a popyt został dobrze skumulowany. Często ten produkt jest"
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Truskawki są uprawą bardzo wrażliwą na światło, wymagającą długotrwałego nasłonecznienia, aby w pełni wyrazić swój genetyczny potencjał. Antonio Carrera jest wynalazcą regulowanego systemu trzech rzędów. Jest bardzo świadomy potrzeb truskawek i wziął je pod uwagę podczas projektowania.
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