In a recent report, Ethical Consumer, a renowned non-profit organisation, calls on UK supermarkets to adopt measures to protect the fundamental rights of migrant workers engaged in agriculture in Spain as soon as possible, after finding large-scale violations
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Until the end of April, yello, the deep yellow, crisp apple with an exotic aroma and hints of pineapple and banana, can be found on the markets. From Japan to South Tyrol thanks to Vog and Vip read more

On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April, the Umberto Veronesi Foundation returns to Italy's main squares with the sixth edition of Tomatoes for Research. Good for you, good for the environment. The proceeds of the fundraiser will finance cures for acute myeloid leukaemia, a rare tumour
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The exports of carrots from Morocco continue to grow steadily, and their volume has grown by almost 1.5 times in 2022, as well as in January 2023, EastFruit reports. At the same time, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the key export destination for Moroccan carrots, unlike many other fruit and vegetables. read more

Moldova exported just over 19 000 tonnes of apples in March this year. This is more than the February exports (almost 15 000 tonnes) but significantly less than the average level of March exports over the past five years (about 25 000 tonnes), EastFruit notes. In March 2022 – the initial
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After a dry winter, polar air has brought frost and hailstorms to Central and Southern Italy, which threaten to have further blows throughout Holy Week. And the damage is being counted. Crops affected and damage estimate read more

Last year, the Belgian potato processing sector processed 6.2+ million tons of potatoes. It, thus, broke its 2019 record by a whopping 18%. Employment in the industry is rising accordingly, with the 6,000-employee mark in sight. read more

EU monthly orange imports came in at 78.808 tonnes in the past month. read more

Due to the weather conditions in several European and African countries, there is a shortage of several products, such as tomatoes, says Fatiha Charrat, deputy managing director for Moroccan fresh produce exporter Delassus Group. read more

At the moment, a "coldness" in the consumption trend of the Romans is announced. According to the Price Observatory of the Centro Agroalimentare Roma, while there is good availability of typical food products for the Easter period in Lazio, food consumption is not taking off.
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Currently, the early growing areas of Spain are slowly but surely starting this year's stone fruit harvest. In a few weeks, the first apricots, peaches and nectarines will hit the German market. Compared to other fruit crops, stone fruit is considered to be particularly sensitive to weather
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India is taking steps to promote the use of its own currency for international trade. This is part of a push to boost its exports in countries that are grappling with a shortage of dollars, or that are being affected by Western sanctions. Trade experts say moves to promote the Indian rupee as an
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How would you summarise the state of the industry in Belgium at the moment? read more

Switzerland-based Agrinorm has announced that it has secured a seven-digit round of financing to further develop its AI-powered software for quality risk management across fresh produce value chains. read more

China has become the 59th country to grant access to Ecuadorean pitahayas after years of negotiations, Ecuador’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) announced this week. read more

Israel’s Haskelberg has teamed up with IG Deccan to bring high-quality avocado genetics to India. read more

The focus will be on the efficiency of the value chain, particularly fresh produce marketing facilities, market dynamics of key inputs and their impact on producers, and barriers to entry, expansion and participation. read more

South Africa will host the eleventh World Avocado Congress, to be held in 2027. read more

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers (NZKGI) will continue its advocacy work for at least the next six years. read more

Poeldijk-based vertical farm Future Crops has been declared bankrupt. For this reason, all equipment belonging to the baby lettuce and herb producer will be auctioned through Troostwijk Auctions' platform. The lots can be bid on from Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 16:00. The auction closes on
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