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"Complementarity must prevail over competition".
2024-02-23 00:00
The attacks on Moroccan produce trucks in Spain and France reveal a major misunderstanding between professionals on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as a malaise that cannot be ignored and must be remedied, says Mostapha Mohattan, CEO of Fructimoor.
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Ventura alongside athletes with its dried fruit
2024-02-23 00:00
Ventura, a historic brand in the dried fruit market, created in 2016 the concept Correre è un mix, a participation and sponsorship tour of Italy's most representative and popular running events;
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Vegetables as a Valentine's Day gift
2024-02-23 00:00
A Nigerian man's unique Valentine's Day gift to his wife, which was vegetables instead of the traditional flowers, has captivated social media. The touching moment was shared in a video in which the man, on his return home, is questioned by his daughter about the
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"The next ginger harvest will exceed expectations".
2024-02-23 00:00
There is no domestically grown ginger left on the market in South Africa, but with the new season approaching, Sunreaped, a subtropical fruit producer in Kiepersol and southern Mozambique, is delighted to announce that its ginger crop is thriving.
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More efficient harvesting with vegetable harvester accessories
2024-02-23 00:00
"Our harvesters are an innovative product, as they provide a service to the farmer, plus they are advantageous from a technical and financial point of view". This is how Francesco Roselli, director of Dari Ecomeccanica, defines the
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Where are the most avocados consumed in Europe?
2024-02-23 00:00
The latest figures from the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) for the 2022/23 season reveal which European markets are the biggest consumers of avocados. Compared to last year, the UK joins Germany in second place, with around 110,000 tonnes each. But, leading
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Port of Tauranga announces 25% drop in first half-year earnings
2024-02-23 00:00
New Zealand's premier maritime gateway, Port of Tauranga, reported a significant 25% downturn in its half-year earnings, attributing the slump to a marked decrease in cargo throughput and a reduction in vessel arrivals. The port's financials revealed a net profit of $47.2 million, down from
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Record drought hits Mediterranean region
2024-02-23 00:00
The Mediterranean region is grappling with an unprecedented drought, significantly impacting southern Italy, Spain, Malta, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This phenomenon, characterized by long-lasting, above-average temperatures and scant precipitation, was highlighted in a report by the
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Exporters are forced to lower prices
2024-02-23 00:00
It was a slow season for Tunisian exporters of Deglet Nour dates, with exceptionally low demand. Exacerbating the situation, the crisis in the Red Sea excluded them from their Asian markets, in the middle of the supply period for Ramadan. "As a result, stocks are
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An extraordinary demand for such a special product
2024-02-23 00:00
The harvest of the kumquat, or Chinese mandarin, is currently in full swing in the Axarquía region of southern Spain, where Mathias and Tinna, who run the biodynamic project Giallo Royal, have been pioneers in the cultivation of this fruit. "The kumquat is a
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Mexican mango prices could hold firm until April
2024-02-23 00:00
The supply of mangoes from southern Mexico remains tight. "It is the Tommy Atkins and Ataulfo fruits that are still in short supply because of the conditions there during the flowering months 90 days ago," explains Gary Clevenger of Freska Produce.
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Colruyt Group is committed to taking further action in support of the Belgian agricultural sector
2024-02-23 00:00
Geoffroy Gersdorff (Carrefour Belgium): "We are stronger than we were a year ago"
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Red sea crisis: Shipping industry is adapting to the tensions
2024-02-23 00:00
The Red Sea has become a significant geopolitical hotspot due to Houthi militants in Yemen deploying advanced weaponry against international shipping lanes. This includes the use of hijacks, ballistic missiles, anti-cruise missiles, and drones, notably beginning with the hijacking of the Galaxy
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"India's grape production will increase by almost 20%".
2024-02-23 00:00
According to Ganesh Kale, business development manager at Om Gayatri, the production of an Indian farmers' cooperative is expected to grow by around 20 per cent compared to the previous season: "The progress of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good so far, in terms of
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Portuguese cabbage price falls slightly as Spanish harvest begins
2024-02-23 00:00
The Portuguese season for beaked cabbage is in full swing and has been quiet and steady until a few weeks ago, says Valter Coelho, managing director of exporter Valfresh. Here in Portugal, the export season for beak cabbages is normally between January and the end of the year," he says.
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Pulsemaster is poised to unveil its latest advancements in pulsed electric field (PEF) technology at the upcoming Anuga FoodTec 2024. The event, a focal point for industry experts, will take place in Cologne, Germany, from March 19 to 22.
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Indian grape volumes are normal despite logistical disruptions
2024-02-23 00:00
Despite logistical problems in the Red Sea, the usual volumes of Indian grapes continue to arrive, says Corne van de Klundert of Rotterdam-based Dutch firm Origin Fruit Direct. "Despite the difficulties faced by the shipments, the volumes that have been arriving are still
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Ecuador's banana industry is relieved that common sense prevailed in last week's import ban imposed by Russia. They can now focus on more pressing challenges, such as the impact of the recent heavy rains on the plantations and the market demand 'not
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Portugal starts producing Eden Gold pears
2024-02-23 00:00
Portugal has officially started production of the new Eden Gold® pear, the latest cultivar from the Israeli breeding company Ben Dor, in collaboration with Pépinières Escande, responsible for the variety's development in the Mediterranean basin. At Fruit Logistica, Pépinières
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'Grape sales have suddenly increased'
2024-02-23 00:00
Due to the lower temperatures in India, it is more difficult to find grapes with higher Brix levels at this point in the season, according to Sagar Tikyani of India's Dilip Agro. "The Indian grape season has been good, but nothing special. In general, it has been a challenge
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