Record UK grocery sales predicted: stage set for bumper £13bln Christmas read more

If we compare the data on imports of Egyptian oranges in Spain between 2022 and 2023, it is undeniable that purchases have skyrocketed dramatically in just one year. read more

"The exhibitors are satisfied; there was always something going on at the stands. There were even more visitors on the first day of the fair than last year. The new Berry Technology Forum was also very well received and contributed to further internationalization. We can therefore be satisfied
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Berry consumption continues to go up globally and the different varieties are still gaining popularity. On the flipside however, the sensitive fruit category is faced with a relatively high share of spoilage. “The combination of high demand and high spoilage provided us with the opportunity to
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Embarking on an exciting journey of innovation, the winter production of cucumbers is officially underway at Rijk Zwaan's new Trial Centre High Tech. This is a great place to trial 45 distinct varieties and various fruit types within our expansive cucumber segment. read more

The total cold storage volumes of grapes in California is significantly up compared to this time last year at 7,032,288, this week last year it was 6,103,227 these figure are over all varieties and pack types. read more

According to "Interfax-Azerbaijan," citing the Center for Economic Reform and Communications Analysis, from January to October 2023, Azerbaijan exported hazelnuts amounting to $94.3 million. read more

IFA launched its Christmas Campaign in north Dublin this morning, which is the heart of the Irish horticulture sector that produces seasonal vegetables for the traditional Christmas dinner. read more

The European agri-cooperatives organisation (Cogeca), held an election in Brussels where Lennart Nilsson from the Swedish organisation LRF was appointed to lead the organisation representing over 22,000 farming cooperatives across the EU. He will replace the outgoing Spanish President, Ramon
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Introducing Europe to high-quality Moroccan fruit. That is Soufiane Tarifit's goal. He recently opened his office, Eurober Fruit, in the Netherlands. "The citrus from Berkane is widely known as a distinctive product. I want to show that it can compete with Spanish citrus," says the young
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Foodwatch, Familles Rurales, UFC-Que Choisir and CLCV are denouncing the excessive margins in supermarkets. The 4 consumer associations decided to call on the French government at the end of November, citing a “scandal of the two-tier system behind the soaring food prices.” In their view,
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It has been a very problematic season for UK growers; potatoes that should have been harvested weeks ago are still in the ground. Brassicas such as cauliflower, sprouts, and cabbage had a very bad start to the season with wet weather in July during planting, this was in total contrast to 2022,
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Australia’s peak farm body says farmers are fed up with being kept in the dark about what’s driving prices across the country’s agricultural supply chains. read more

This weeks UK wholesale prices show a drop of 20% in early season apple prices compared to last week, with late season apples dropping by 11%. Doyenne du Comice pear price increased by4%. read more

Jean-Claude Van Damme, a celebrated action movie star, candidly recounted to the Mirror an intense encounter with a producer during the making of 1991's "Double Impact." Frustrated with the producer's attempt to cut the film's budget due to financial losses elsewhere, read more

It can be overlooked how important garlic is as an ingredient for dishes all over the world, Agata Czyzewska-Ziarnik, purchase specialist of Polish garlic trader Falcon, says: “Garlic is not a product of basic necessity, but only at first glance. We are often unaware that food products such as
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Bananas from Belize saw an increase in 14% this week, while those imported from Ecuador were down by 5%. Bananas from Guatemala also saw decrease of 3%. read more

We've been hearing a lot lately about artificial intelligence. The ability of computers to mimic human thought and decision-making, to automate tasks that traditionally required human intelligence, has stirred up all sorts of sensational news stories. In confirmation of this technology's
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In the first ten months of this year, Kazakhstan imported 51,095.4 tons of aromatic citrus fruits, valued at USD 34,579,800, as revealed by statistics shared by the Committee of State Revenues of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Notably, there has been a growth in citrus
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As a fifth-generation grower, Marion Regan of Hugh Lowe Farms believes and has always believed, that there's nothing not to like about strawberries. "But there's too much pressure through the supply chain, causing an imbalance, squeezing the grower, but also the consumer. We want the chain to
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