" The weather in southern Europe has had a positive impact on grape cultivation, according to Giacomo Grande, the technical manager of Grape Evolution, a grape breeder. "In 2024, table grapes have regained their market share, and producers have begun replanting vineyards again, all thanks to the excellent." read more

In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's were once again at the forefront in terms of purchasing apples from BAPL growers. Aldi acquired 3,499 tons, Tesco received 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's took in 912 tons, Tesco bought 638 tons, and Aldi purchased 571 tons. Source: britishapplesandpears.co.uk read more

According to Hort Innovation, marketing plays a crucial role in driving demand and influencing the perceived value of fruit and vegetables among consumers. Nearly every household buys fruit and vegetables throughout the year, with an average purchase of 114.2kg of vegetables. read more

Freshfel Europe sent a letter to the European Commission cautioning that the proposed reallocation of current EU funds away from promotional 'multi-programme' activities could jeopardize the competitiveness of EU fruits and vegetables and impede progress in promoting health and environmental initiatives. read more

"On July 9th, the European Commission proposed to allocate 77 million euros [84.1 million USD] from the agricultural reserve to assist Austrian, Czech, and Polish producers in the fruit and vegetable sectors who have recently been affected by unprecedented adverse weather conditions." read more

After a perfect start (no carry-over of old crop stocks, no Southern Hemisphere stocks, and much better price levels than in 2022-23), how did the apple campaign unfold? With the new season just around the corner, François Mestre, head of Mesfruits (based in Cavaillon), draws up an initial read more

The melon supply has shifted from being packed in the desert region, which includes California's Imperial Valley and Brawley, and Yuma, Arizona, to California's Central Valley. "There is a significant heatwave moving through Central California, with temperatures reaching 110-115 °F," says Justin Bootz. read more

Flat stone fruit, a highly versatile and convenient product, is here to stay, as evidenced by current production and consumption data. In fact, only 1% of the flat nectarine acreage registered in 2021 existed before the year 2000, and the projected growth of the flat nectarine segment speaks to its enduring popularity. read more

Wygląda na to, że nastąpił znaczący przełom dla plantatorów bananów na całym świecie. Czarna substancja, poprawiający żyzność gleby na bazie substancji humusowych, wykazała niezwykłą skuteczność w zwalczaniu Wilt Tropical Race 1 (TR1) u plantacji bananów, zgodnie z ostatnim przeprowadzonym badaniem w East Palmerston. read more

Znając dynamiczny rozwój tej branży w ostatnich latach, Kenia zajęła pozycję największego producenta awokado w Afryce pod względem ilości. Według danych FAOSTAT, powierzchnia upraw wzrosła siedmiokrotnie od 2000 roku, oficjalnie osiągając niemal 28 000 hektarów w 2022 roku. read more

Kaleris, a leading provider of supply chain execution and visibility solutions, has announced the acquisition of CAMS Software, the top player in transportation solutions tailored for large-scale grocery distribution. This acquisition broadens Kaleris' portfolio by integrating CAMS. read more

At Rungis, importer Barnier works with ginger from Brazil throughout the year. The company has been selling a high-quality product for years. "From April to June, we import young ginger, also known as 'baby ginger', a fresh ginger known for its stronger taste. After that, we import dry ginger all." read more

At the city's green market, the price of locally grown agricultural products has increased, with peppers reaching up to 1.30 euros per kilogram. Consumers have expressed their worries about the rising prices, considering them too high. The shortage of vegetables this year, combined with increased demand, has contributed to this situation. read more

Maraldi Sementi is the organizer of a technical week dedicated to visiting experimental onion fields. The Maraldi Onion Field Days (29 July - 3 August) will take place at the Ghini company in Imola (Bologna). Italian, European, and international distributors, growers, and producers are invited to attend. read more

"Po wysokich cenach cebuli wiosną, ceny czerwonej i żółtej cebuli ponownie spadły dzięki większej podaży. „Branża miała bardzo, bardzo trudną wiosnę. Rynki towarowe doświadczyły bardzo dużej popytu i niskiej podaży”, mówi Megan Jacobsen z Gills Onions, których cebule z dodatkową wartością. read more

Domestic strawberries clearly were the main player in the market. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium followed in terms of importance, but were all supplementary in nature. Availability was generally somewhat limited. According to the BLE, interest was sometimes favorable. read more

Serbia has maintained its position as a top cherry exporter in Europe, generating revenues of nearly €59 million from exporting 42,600 tons of cherries last year, according to the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS). The majority of these exports were sent to European Union countries, particularly. read more

Venlo-based Fris-Co Fruit & Vegetables has joined the Dole group. The exporter based in Venlo has been exclusively targeting sales to Italian customers, including retailers, wholesalers, foodservice providers, and slicers, for the past 30 years. The business has now been sold to the Dole group by owner Sandra Bogaard. read more

In Ferreira do Alentejo, Beja, a 43-year-old person has been implicated in the theft of agricultural produce, which led to the seizure by the National Republican Guard (GNR) of one ton of melons and 60 kilograms of watermelon. The GNR's operation, which took place from Monday to Wednesday, aimed to... read more

The Moroccan government has lifted the export ban on potatoes and onions to Africa, which was initially put in place to combat rising domestic prices. This decision comes as a response to the difficulties experienced by local producers and exporters as a result of the previous restrictions. In order to regulate the exports, the Moroccan... read more