A Peruvian company that operates across Latin America sees the potential of providing modular refrigeration in the US markets too. According to Florent Philippot CEO of ZGroup, based in Miami, Florida with operations across South America: “The US is a mature market, but in terms of
read more

The Moroccan early vegetables industry seems to be recovering from a difficult production period. After a long swim against the current, growers have finally managed to reach a production threshold similar to last season's, at the cost of financial losses and a delay of more than a month in the
read more

In the greenhouse of the China Center for Asia and the Pacific (CCCAP) of the International Potato Center (CIP), Philip Kear closely monitors the growth of disease-resistant potatoes. Over the past seven years, the British doctor in plant breeding and genetics was rooted in the suburbs of
read more

The mango campaign is about to finish in Malaga. "Only the last Keitt and Sensation remain, which are the latest varieties in the area, and the truth is that the end is leaving us with a bitter feeling, as this has been a campaign with 75% less volume compared to last year," says Prudencio
read more

In Europe, fresh yams are mainly sold to ethnic communities. The market for fresh yams shows steady and regular growth. This trend should continue over the coming years thanks to sales in supermarkets. The main European countries that import fresh yams from developing countries are the United
read more

Tanith Freeman cradled a cherry bough on her lap during the flight to Johannesburg, heavily laden with fruit, a few kilograms of cherries hanging in less than a metre. She was on her way to Dutoit’s launch of the new cherry season where food bloggers were introduced to the world of cherry
read more

Prices in the Volgograd region are steadily increasing, with vegetables experiencing a sharper rise than other products. According to statistical data, the weekly consumer price monitoring report has been published. read more

This year's sweet potato harvest in the state of Lower Saxony was completed a fortnight ago with mixed results. "Especially for the rooted cuttings it was a difficult growing year. Overall, the harvest volume is about 20 per cent below the level of the previous year," reports Ernst Lütje of the
read more

The export season for California grapes could soon be wrapping up. “So far, we’ve been able to get what we need but our volume is significantly down. We’re not out looking for as much fruit as we’ve had in the past,” says Brandon Ruppert of Cohen Produce Marketing. read more

Retail demand and home consumption remain buoyant. It is certainly one of the most difficult harvest seasons on record, with recent heavy rain and flooding wreaking havoc for the sector. It is estimated that over 60% of crops remain in the ground. Losses are already reported as drills are
read more

On November 1, the District Court of The Hague declared the company Celtic Koeling bankrupt. M.W. Schüller was appointed as curator. The Nieuw-Vennep-based refrigeration company was founded in 1997, working in the design and installation of custom refrigeration and freezer systems, air
read more

The lime market is never stable and at the moment the European market is reliant on Brazil for supply as Central American countries have been supplying very little this season. read more

At IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show 2023 in Anaheim California, the fresh produce industry gathered to network, learn and discuss the state of the fresh produce industry. A report from Rabobank notes that globally, the industry faces many challenges at present as weather extremes,
read more

The orange juice market continues to rally globally, reaching new records in October since the series began in 1994 for the Mintec Benchmark price of Brazilian-origin orange concentrate delivered to Europe under FCA terms [Mintec Code: FJ01]. The current price is $5,390/mt, a 20% increase
read more

Around 50 Zespri Kiwifruit growers from New Zealand have been able to see the fruit they grow on retailer shelves in Singapore and across Europe for the first time since an overseas industry tour hiatus due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. read more

The onion harvest in North Rhine-Westphalia was completed this year with average yields, Hermann-Josef Jansen from the onion company of the same name based in Brüggen informs us. "Nevertheless, quality problems are already becoming apparent in many lots, as up to 30-40 percent of the onions
read more

Sun World International has been engaged in adding top talent to their leadership ranks over the past several years. Today, the company announced that Bernardo Calvo has joined as President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer, David Marguleas. read more

NZ asparagus growers claim to be losing money on every bunch of asparagus sold. Also, they are turning to the export market to absorb some volumes, but there's no money in that either. read more

UK: Morrisons boss says worst of inflation behind us but price rises to come for vegetables and salad items read more

New Zealand: Wonky Box eyes South Island expansion read more