Western International Market is a wholesale market for fruits and vegetables located in Southall, near the M4 motorway and in close proximity to Heathrow Airport. It has been a prominent market since its establishment in 1974. However, much has changed since then, including the increase in the cost of living in the UK. read more

Zoutewelle switched from importing grapes from Sicily to Puglia two weeks ago. Bertus Schipper mentioned, "We will soon receive significant volumes from our trusted grower under the Lino brand. The mild winter has led to abundant supplies of high-quality, coarse, and flavorful grapes." read more

Rosja has emerged as the leading exporter of peas to China, capturing nearly half of the market and surpassing Canada within a two-year span since entering the market. According to the Union of Grain Exporters, Russia's pea exports to China reached 1.13 million tons in the 2023/24 season. read more

PSB Producción Vegetal is currently one of the leading stone fruit breeders in the world, known for its innovative capacity that has reshaped the sector by developing varieties tailored to specific production areas and market demands, with flavor as a key quality. read more

Due to the ongoing heavy storms in recent weeks and months, the increased rainfall has had a drastic impact on the pomelo industry. Production areas in southern China have been severely affected by this year's flooding, with yields expected to decrease by up to 50% compared to previous years. read more

Cooperatives in the Mogilev region of Belarus are actively involved in the collection of forest berries and other wild products this season. A significant increase has been observed in the gathering of blueberries. Anatoly Taranov, the head of the industry and procurement department, stated that. read more

Polish potato exporters are expecting a higher volume of product this year compared to last season, according to Łukasz Ostrowicz, a board member at the Polish potato packing company Bugaj. "This season, it seems that the volume of Polish potatoes is slightly higher than last year. The season started earlier thanks to..." read more

At the Russia-Latvia border in the Sebezhsky District of the Pskov Region, a state inspector from the Territorial Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a quarantine phytosanitary inspection of 20.2 tons of fresh apples grown in the Republic of Moldova. During the documentary inspection, the. read more

The potato crop for the 2023/24 season saw a 10 percent increase compared to the previous season, marking the largest year-over-year growth in the 13 states surveyed by NASS since 1996. After the fall harvest, potatoes are stored to fulfill the demands of both the fresh market and processors throughout the marketing year. Potato stocks also include... read more

With an average of 900 – 1,000 tonnes being transported on Emirates flights worldwide every day, perishables represent Emirates' largest business unit by a significant margin. Air-freighted perishables usually include fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and dairy products, as well as flowers, seeds, and plants. read more

Within the past year, Aotearoa has witnessed a shift from concerns about local produce production and growers' livelihoods to a period of recovery for fruit growers as winter approaches. Challenges like Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods have caused disruptions, along with an. read more

Chicory will be included in our summer salads, but Belgian chicory growers are a bit worried. "The marketing is currently going well, but the supply side has been very challenging. Additionally, in the future, there will be increasing pressure on chicory." read more

VDH The Freight Managers has signed a deal with Melcombe Partners for a new logistics center in Ridderkerk. This new 30,000 m2 building will feature fully refrigerated business space for all fresh fruits and vegetables (AGF) products. "This new building provides us with the opportunity to consolidate our operations at" read more

The harsh desert and semi-arid climate of Israel are ideal for testing new desirable traits, especially for subtropical fruits. Growers from around the world import rootstock, budwood, and new varieties of mango, avocado, and litchi trees from Israel. The supplier is Banai Ltd., an Israeli company. read more

According to Yuriy Bondaryev, a project manager and independent berry grower, berries grown in Ukraine's modern greenhouses have a clear edge over those imported into the EU market from Africa and Southern Europe. This information was shared with the magazine "Ukrainian Gardening." read more

Po kolejnym nietypowym wiośnie z zbyt dużą ilością deszczu i zbyt mało słońca, europejski przemysł przetwórstwa owoców ma poważne obawy dotyczące dostaw surowców. Zmiany klimatu są obecne, rzeczywiste, a ich wpływ sprawia, że "normalne lata" stają się wyjątkiem. Kilka upraw owoców zostało read more

Osiem lat temu irlandzka gospodyni domowa Maria Flynn z Ballymakenny Farm Heritage Potatoes zaczęła uprawiać ziemniaki dziedzictwa. Wtedy miała tylko jedną odmianę, Violetta. Traktowała to jako swoje hobby. Przesuwając się do roku 2024: Maria obecnie uprawia osiem różnych odmian ziemniaków dziedzictwa i jest read more

Hendrix Fruit & Vegetables BV and P. Seelen Grubbenvorst BV signed a cooperation agreement on 8 July, formalizing the creation of the new company Hendrix & van Leeuwen BV. Jeroen Hendrix, the owner and director of the eponymous company, will assume the role of managing director in this new venture. read more

Another week has passed with lemon prices reported to be below the average of the last 5 seasons. In fact, in the last week of June, they were 52% below the average, with a national average price of 0.18 €/kilo, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Source: read more

Cena granatu, znanego ze swoich właściwości odżywczych i uważanego za superfood, wzrosła na międzynarodowych rynkach, szczególnie w tych o wysokich dochodach. Pomimo tego korzystnego scenariusza peruwiański granat napotyka przeszkody w wykorzystaniu tego trendu. Tradycyjnie read more