Irish shoppers take 37 minutes to do the "big shop" - new research reveals

New research has revealed that Irish shoppers spend an average of 37 minutes doing their "big shop" every week. The research, conducted by Bounce Insights on behalf of ALDI Ireland, surveyed more than 1,000 people. read more

Field-scale vegetable production is commonly linked to the eastern part of Ireland, but in County Cork, Castlecor Potatoes in Mallow cultivates a significant amount of onions alongside its primary potato crop. The company grows both winter and autumn crops, with the latter currently being harvested. read more

The school holidays, both in the Netherlands and abroad, are just about over, and everyday life is slowly getting back to normal. In the trade, we like to call this period "The Rentree." With the return to routine, demand at the auction clocks is rising again, and prices are looking much read more

In recent fruit markets, the prices of South African Gala apples have surged significantly due to supply shortages. Xinjiang plums have also experienced price hikes as arrivals decrease. Meanwhile, seasonal fruits for the Mid-Autumn Festival have started to become available. On the left: Xinjiang plums; On the right: Soft-seeded… read more

An sąd apelacyjny w Waszyngtonie, DC, orzekł, że cła nałożone przez prezydenta USA Donalda Trumpa są w dużej mierze niekonstytucyjne. "Ustawa nadaje prezydentowi znaczącą władzę do podjęcia szeregu działań w odpowiedzi na ogłoszony stan wyjątkowy, ale żadne z tych działań" read more

Authorities in the state of Pahang in Malaysia have recently taken action to seal off over 10,000 hectares of illegal durian farms located within a forest reserve. This crackdown is part of an ongoing campaign to address land encroachment, known as Ops Sekat. A total of 129 individuals have been detained in connection with this operation. Since the launch of Ops Sekat in April 2025, 12 cases related to this issue have been brought before the court. read more

Eskom reports that South Africa has achieved 105 consecutive days without load shedding, with the national grid remaining stable as the winter season comes to an end. The utility credits this achievement to consistently low levels of unplanned outages and improved generation performance. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in several European countries displayed varied trends between week 33 (ending 17th August 2025) and week 34 (ending 24th August 2025) based on the most recent market data. In Bulgaria, prices saw a minor decrease from €139/100kg in week 33 to €137/100kg. read more

The avocado harvest season in Israel is starting with steady projections. Exports are estimated to be around 132,000 U.S. tons, similar to last year, with anticipated high prices. This is in contrast to the mango industry, which experienced significant declines following the implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. read more

Ica, located in southern Peru, is now starting to produce asparagus from new regions. Tim Ryan Jr., VP of Sales for Square One Farms, LLC, stated, "This is much needed for the industry after a very scarce month of limited supply in August." Additionally, the asparagus production from Baja California in Mexico is also on its way. read more

Fruit growers on Lake Constance, Germany, expect this year's apple harvest to yield around 227,000 tons, which is slightly down on last year but still around 9,000 tons more than in 2023. The quality is very good, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio and good firmness. read more

Proposing custom, technologically advanced, and truly sustainable packaging solutions that can protect products. This is the mission that has always guided the Guillin Group, founded in Ornans, France in 1972. Within the Fresh Produce business unit, the companies Ciesse read more

Wzrost eksportu i popytu krajowego stwarzają nowe możliwości dla australijskiego przemysłu awokado. Szef Avocados Australia, John Tyas, powiedział, że produkcja krajowa ma wzrosnąć do 150 000 ton w 2026 roku, co jest podobnym wolumenem jak w ostatnich latach. Zauważył, że konsumpcja krajowa... read more

Ugandan smallholder farmers are poised to benefit from increased access to high-quality seed potatoes with the recent licensing of Farm Inputs Care Centre Ltd. (FICA Seeds) as the first private company in the country authorized to commercially produce tissue culture plantlets and early-generation seed potatoes. read more

Given the market's growing dynamism and unpredictability, sector players are analyzing the table grape season in Sicily and Puglia. Among them is Claudio Romano, the sales manager of the Apulian company Petraleon Import-Export and the owner of the consulting firm StarTrade, who has dedicated most of his time to this. read more

All applications of ethylene for fruit ripening. Catalytic Generators, based in Norfolk, Virginia (USA), a specialist in this technology, will participate in Fruit Attraction 2025 (Hall 10, Stand 10A25) scheduled in Madrid from September 30 to October 2. "We want that". read more

Egypt is solidifying its position in the global fruit export market. Over the last ten years, the country has gained recognition for consistently supplying a variety of fruits that meet international standards. For traders in the U.S. and Europe, sourcing from Egypt offers a dependable option. read more

Integrow, z siedzibą w Hawkes Bay, Nowa Zelandia, eksportuje jabłka, cebule i dynie. Firma jest również licencjobiorcą nowej i obiecującej odmiany gruszek, Piqa. Z nowymi nasadzeniami dojrzewającymi, w przyszłym roku oczekuje się dużego wzrostu tej odmiany w Chinach. Dla jabłek, kluczowymi odmianami eksportowymi są
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The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione watermelons will run until the last week of September or the first week of October. This is a lengthy campaign showcasing watermelons exclusively grown in Italy, which commenced in the first week of May. The aim is to mitigate fluctuations in the market. read more

Businesswoman, broadcaster, author, and activist Mary Portas OBE will be speaking about retail at the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) annual conference at Carden Park Chester on Tuesday, January 27th (January 25-28, 2026). Mary gained recognition for her work in driving change, and in 2024 she was awarded an OBE for her contributions. read more