With its new event “Potato Days UK”, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) is bringing to the UK its “Potato Days“ event series aimed at the potato value chain. read more

In New Zealand, watermelon enthusiasts are enjoying lower prices this season; it is a stark contrast to the steep costs experienced last summer. Previously, watermelons were tagged between $8 and $10, surging to $15 in subsequent weeks. Currently, the price hovers around $6, with possible lower
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The onion market is not too wild at the moment. "We're doing well with our retail orders; if we had to rely on exports, it certainly wouldn't be enough," says Jaap D'Hont of Sorteerbedrijf D'Hont in the Netherlands. read more

Bananas are one of the most popular and widely consumed fruits in the world. They are also the fourth most grown crop in the world, trailing only rice, wheat and corn. What could this tropical fruit have to do with fighting the ongoing plastic waste crisis? read more

At Fruit Logistica, Anecoop unveiled the latest addition to its range of ready-to-eat spreads, which will be called Guisamole in Spain and Pe-a-Mole in the international market; a blend of both peas and avocado. read more

New Zealand's 2024 kiwifruit season has commenced, with Auckland seeing the initial harvests led by growers Bruce and Shirley Farley, and operations by Punchbowl. The nation anticipates a substantial yield of 193 million trays, a significant increase from the previous year's 133 million,
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On February 14th and 15th, the Fruit Growing Experimental Association of Altes Land e.V. hosted its annual Fruit Growing Days in Jork. At the heart of Altes Land, around 200 exhibitors met with fruit growers and other interested parties from the industry. Despite the omnipresent challenges in
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At Fruit Logistica, onubafruit showcased five blueberry varieties, namely Demba, Sana, Selma, Aila, and FV1905, marking a significant stride in their production capabilities. Francisco Sánchez, the company's manager, highlighted these varieties are already yielding excellent results. read more

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has successfully facilitated the export of a 20-ton consignment of bananas to Russia, marking a significant stride in agricultural export dynamics. This initiative,
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"Our artichoke campaign is divided into two: a first phase in October, November and December and a second one between January and late May. Things went pretty well during the last three months of 2023 because of the production problems on a national level, so volumes were in line with demand
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Fresh-cut fruit is often considered as part of the "processing industry" when actually there are thousands of producers and processors worldwide that are small, almost artisans. That is why the producers of processing machinery wanted to find the best solutions for these small and medium-small
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Although it was initially thought that larger avocados would be most in demand, the reality of the Portuguese avocado season proved different, says Rocío Rodríguez, commercial director of Portuguese avocado exporter Global Avocados: “We all expected a season with a shortage of avocados and
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Courgette Royale is a new brand under which Dutch zucchini growers Johan and Guus Zwinkels will sell their green and yellow zucchini. From now on, the company's sales team will handle sales. read more

UK: Lidl crowned cheapest supermarket as competitor 'loyalty' schemes prove up to £9.50 more expensive on a weekly basket read more

Authorities have launched an investigation into an Italian businessman of Argentinian descent living in Marbella, uncovering his connections with an Albanian national in Ecuador involved in cocaine trafficking from Colombia to the EU. The duo exploited Ecuadorian fruit companies, especially
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Fruit and vegetable importers in Malta have countered the demonstrations by local farmers demanding restrictions on non-EU produce, arguing such measures would lead to a significant price surge due to increased demand for local products. read more

The low prices paid for locally produced vegetables is the biggest challenge for a Norwegian producer. This is despite the limited soil available and harsh weather impacting vegetable production in Norway, says Finn-Erling Kristoffersen, from the farm Vestre Bjolsund, based in Rygge, Norway. read more

Farmers in the UK have taken a stand by positioning their tractors in a Tesco Extra car park in Whitfield, near Dover, to voice their concerns over cheap imports and the perceived threat to the nation's food security. This demonstration, aimed at garnering support from the British public, marks
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Seed potato acreage is shrinking in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. In the Netherlands, this is the third consecutive decline; for the first time since 2014, that area is less than 40,000 hectares. That decrease makes ware potato cultivation challenging in the coming season. Also at play:
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Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Asparagus and strawberries replaced cucumbers and blueberries, as the interest in shipping asparagus and strawberries continues to grow while demand for cucumbers and blueberries is steady in the winter. This
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