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The early carrot campaign in Sicily has just started, with low production volumes. Most of the requests come from Northern Europe and are specifically for organic early carrots, with a preference for Demeter certified biodynamic carrots. The situation for organic and Demeter carrots in southern
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European pome fruit stocks down from last year
2024-03-06 00:00
In February 2024, European apple stocks decreased overall by 5% compared to the same period last year. The biggest declines came from the United Kingdom with -35%, followed by Denmark with -30.2% and the Netherlands with -23.8%. Stocks increased in Spain (22.2%),
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On the rhubarb market, one pallet more or less can create problems
2024-03-06 00:00
In a few weeks, De Rond Agro will resume rhubarb production in heated tunnels. A long-awaited start, because the availability of the product has been lower than usual in recent weeks. "The autumn has not been the easiest and, as a result, recently the
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Colombian Sugar Mangos enter second year of shipping to U.S.
2024-03-06 00:00
Apples, grapes and now mangos? Nick Bernal believes that mangos are one of the next fruits to see the development of specialty or club varieties available on shelves. "Consumers are saying they want something new. In the past five to 10 years, people have gotten used to mangos and they are now
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The Region of Murcia is undoubtedly the main apricot-producing area in Spain, and right there, near the Albudeite-Campos de Río municipality, is the location of what is "probably the earliest apricot production area in all of Europe, besides the Archena area. The harvest there starts about
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Roger Boons' enthusiasm for the Polish market is undeniable. After entering the fresh produce industry in 1985, he quickly became active in Eastern Europe for the then New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board (Zespri) following the fall of the Berlin Wall. For the past six years, the Belgian has
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Latvia bans import of agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus
2024-03-06 00:00
The Latvian government has approved a list of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus that are banned for importation. This decision, as stated on the Latvian government's website, reflects Latvia's commitment to swiftly severing economic ties with the aggressor country while upholding the
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Greenhouse cucumbers, prices at origin further down
2024-03-06 00:00
According to Ismea data, in February 2024, the average price at origin of cucumbers in greenhouses was 0.66 euro/kg, 28.2% less than in January 2024 and 30.1% less than in February 2023. After an average price at origin of 0.64 euro/kg in October 2023, cucumbers in
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The Phytosanitary Inspection of Republika Srpska recently enforced a ban on two shipments of strawberries, totaling 1,370 kilograms, from Albania due to detected elevated levels of pesticides. This action aligns with the Inspectorate's commitment to rigorous seasonal monitoring of fruit and
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EU is battling against climate impact on berries
2024-03-06 00:00
In light of the challenges posed by climate change, which include erratic production conditions, the berry sector is under threat. The EU has taken steps to address these challenges, spearheaded by Professor Bruno Mezzetti from the Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy. He leads the
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Fuel duty extension on the horizon in the UK's pre-election budget
2024-03-06 00:00
In the upcoming spring budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is anticipated to prolong the 5p reduction in fuel duty, a measure initially introduced by Rishi Sunak in 2022 and extended in March 2023. This continuation, expected to be announced on Wednesday, would maintain the fiscal stance initiated to…
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Hapag-Lloyd starts seasonal service "Citrus Connect"
2024-03-06 00:00
From the end of May until September – just in time for the peak citrus season – Hapag-Lloyd offers an additional service from South Africa: Our "Citrus Connect" will help local growers reach markets in Europe and North America – a trade that has shown a significant growth.The service will
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“It’s very difficult to grow table grapes in Jalisco and that’s why no one else does it”
2024-03-06 00:00
In spring, Mexico plays a crucial role in the supply of table grapes to the US and Canadian markets. Harvest kicks off in the Guaymas growing region in Sonora in May, and gradually transitions to Hermosillo, before it finishes up in the Caborca growing region in Sonora around July. Mexico has a
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Ukrainian farmers cashing in on high-quality potato scarcity
2024-03-06 00:00
The Ukrainian market is facing a scarcity of quality potatoes, as reported by the EastFruit. Wholesale companies and retail chains are struggling to buy enough quality potatoes to meet their needs. This gives farmers the opportunity to increase their prices for high-quality potatoes. Currently,
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UK supermarkets' sales growth slows in February, NIQ saysSales growth at British supermarkets slowed to 5.3% in February from 6.6% in January, reflecting a fall in food inflation, industry data showed. Market researcher NIQ said food price inflation decreased to 5.0% last month from 6.1% in…
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The UK government offers a package of community and business support following flooding under the flood recovery framework. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.Six schemes have been made available following Storm Henk: Community Recovery Grant: up to £500 per flood affected household
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'We will certainly not reach the high prices of last year'
2024-03-06 00:00
The willingness to sell of local onion growers has shown a marked increase in recent weeks. "Everyone has realised that prices will not rise any further," says Hendrik Hachmann of the Central German Trading Desk. Overall, the quality of onions is
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UK fresh produce business Fresca Group Limited has announced the move by Thanet Earth into the production of leafy salads. The deal revealed today sees the acquisition of Leythorne Nurseries formerly operated by leafy salad growers Madestein (UK) Ltd, through specialist advisory firm, FRP, for an…
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'We are almost out of capacity at our second location'
2024-03-06 00:00
Trustpack Services has specialised in the repackaging and packaging of fruit and vegetables for many years. "My father Yurdal has been in the business for forty years and we have been operating under the Trustpack name for seven. We started on the premises of VDH in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands, but we have exhausted the
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New trade route for Novara F1 carrot: arrives at Fiumicino airport
2024-03-06 00:00
The Novara F1 carrot continues to win acclaim in other cultivation areas. After Sicily, Fucino, the provinces of Ferrara and Rovigo, it has 'landed in Rome' in Maccarese, an important carrot production area in the winter months. Novara F1 Sowing takes place
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