Aartsen is proud to announce a partnership with Rivoira. Aartsen and Rivoira are working together towards a promising future with the brand Kikoka, with the first pallets of yellow kiwis now unloaded. This strategic partnership grants Aartsen exclusive rights in the Benelux for the free market,… read more

"We have observed that supermarkets prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as long as they are not too expensive. Therefore, they often opt for certifications such as Rainforest Alliance or organic, which do not have minimum price guarantees like Fairtrade bananas. This places pressure on Fairtrade bananas..." read more

Według Narodowego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Borówek (ANPM), plantacje borówek w Portugalii mają pokryć około 3000 hektarów w 2024 roku, co stanowi znaczący wzrost w porównaniu z 43 hektarami zanotowanymi w 2010 roku. "Szacuje się, że w 2024 roku uprawa borówek zajmie około 3 read more

Prawie wszyscy respondenci we Włoszech i Danii łączą zdrowy styl życia z zrównoważoną dietą, a niemal 70% aktywnie dąży do ich osiągnięcia. Włoska populacja, około połowa, twierdzi, że regularnie stosuje zdrową dietę, a jedna czwarta osób robi to od ponad trzech lat. read more

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One third of the vegetables grown in Ukraine are at risk due to a lack of storage facilities. This is one of the key reasons behind the rising vegetable prices, according to Larysa Huk, an analyst at the information center. In an interview, Larysa pointed out that market prices are lower and offer better variety. read more

In 2024, bananas became the most popular fruit consumed in France for the first time. The bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique were also chosen as France's favorite brand last August. However, the French banana sector is currently facing a significant crisis, both in terms of plant health and economy. read more

Rain in February caused a delay in harvesting the early lemon crop in the northern region of South Africa, which has been frustrating for growers. This delay has led to an early demand for South African lemons from Southeast Asian countries, due to the lower crop yield this year. read more

Limoneira Company, with a market capitalization of $393 million and revenue of $191.5 million, has been informed about the termination of its Farm Management Agreement (FMA) with Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc. The termination was initiated by PGIM Real Estate Finance, LLC for PAI Centurion Citrus, LLC. read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. The agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. Previously, Moroccan tomatoes have been a complementary option. read more

Over the past six months, Georgia exported 12,900 tons of apples worth $8.2 million, which represents a 6.3-fold increase in volume and a 6.1-fold increase in value compared to the previous year. Russia continues to be the main market, accounting for 99% of Georgia's apple exports (12,840 tons). Smaller shipments. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

The anticipation for the new garlic campaign is palpable among Italian producers, with the harvesting of the earliest varieties fast approaching. "It is almost harvest time," says Antonio Tuccillo, administrator of Agrimpex Farming. "For the earliest varieties, operations will start in late." read more

Argentinian pears are being delivered to the United States, with one shipper witnessing the first arrivals last week in the Port of Philadelphia and the Port of Los Angeles. Sarah Barkley of CMI mentioned, "Right now it's Bartlett pears through our partner Kleppe SA, and then we'll have some Flamingos soon, followed by Bosc pears." read more

In the early harvesting regions of Germany, the organic wild garlic harvest is about to begin. Nicolai Timaeus from Georgs Bio-Bauern GmbH & Co. stated, "We will have small quantities available starting in calendar week 12, with larger quantities ready the following week." read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved a program to facilitate the importation of Ukrainian apples, as announced by Ukraine's State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated, "In the context of the full-scale Russian read more

With growers maintaining their prices for onions and exports staying sluggish, the onion industry is eagerly anticipating the coming weeks. "At the moment, farm prices are occasionally higher than bale prices. This situation is clearly not sustainable. The big question is: who will be vindicated?" says. read more

Mimo że 25% cło na eksport awokado z Meksyku do Stanów Zjednoczonych zostało tymczasowo zawieszone 6 marca 2025 roku po zaledwie trzech dniach obowiązywania, producenci i eksporterzy wyrazili obawy, że może to stać się stałą polityką. Według Salvadora Mirandy Aguilara, przedstawiciela read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market, as reported by Réussir. The agreement aims to tackle competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

CapGen Seeds organized an Open Day in La Mojonera (Almería) on March 4, 5, and 6 to officially introduce Panoramix, their new pear tomato variety for export with intermediate resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Virus (ToBRFV). Despite the rain during the three days of field visits, there was a high turnout of growers. read more