The demand for clementines and oranges continues to exceed the supply during peak consumption periods. The heavy rains in Spain between October and November have made harvesting challenging and have negatively impacted yields. Additionally, the ripening process has been delayed due to the temperatures. read more

Po znacznym wzroście kosztów, niektórzy egipscy producenci truskawek ogłosili, że ceny świeżych truskawek w tym sezonie podwóją się w porównaniu do poprzedniego. Marokańscy eksporterzy, którzy od dawna pozostawali w tyle za Egiptem w sektorze truskawkowym, postrzegają ten rozwój jako dobrą wiadomość. read more

The FSI certification for Marginpar's Ethiopian farm has been completed. Marginpar Ethiopia already had the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certification has recently been renewed. In Ethiopia, this certification is also referred to as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice'. read more

Hunton has announced that it has received funding of over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The company, based in Gjøvik, is a manufacturer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow is their new product. read more

Retailers are warning that inflation could impact UK shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas. The ability of shoppers to afford Christmas treats is being threatened as retailers caution that November could signal a shift in inflation trends. The recent decrease in prices is slowing down due to rising costs of fresh produce and fewer... read more

The floriculture industry in Ethiopia began in the early 1980s when state-owned farms started producing and exporting flowers to Europe. The sector flourished in the early 2000s with large-scale exports of cut flowers. The period after 2003 is characterized by a significant influx of foreign firms and industries. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, has announced the introduction of laser etching on mangoes. This initiative, led by its operations in the Netherlands, eliminates the requirement for individual plastic PLU stickers. After thorough testing and. read more

Hunton has announced that it has been awarded over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) in funding from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The Gjøvik-based company is a producer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow has read more

OneThird, the start-up dedicated to combating fresh produce waste, will be showcasing its avocado scanner for the first time in France at the European retail show Tech for Retail, scheduled to take place on November 26th and 27th at Porte de Versailles in Paris. This marks the company's initial foray into the French market. read more

Marginpar Ethiopia already held the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certificate has recently been reissued. In Ethiopia, this certificate is also known as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice Silver Accreditation.' This means that Marginpar's flowers from Ethiopia, just read more

In Nerviano, on the outskirts of Milan, on the Sempione state road, a major thoroughfare heading towards Switzerland, a new Iper Tosano has opened where there used to be a former Auchan and, post-Covid, a former Bennet. This is the first Iper Tosano in the Milan area, as we reported on gdoweek. Here on Fresh Point... read more

The floriculture industry in Ethiopia began in the early 1980s when state-owned farms started producing and exporting flowers to Europe. The sector flourished in the early 2000s with large-scale exports of cut flowers. The period after 2003 is characterized by a high influx of foreign firms and industries. read more

The South Central Railway (SCR), in collaboration with the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), has launched the first rail transport of bananas bound for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai. This initial shipment, organized by S.K. Exports, consisted of 680 tonnes of bananas. read more

Niedawne raporty z EastFruit podkreślają serię odwołań wcześniej uzgodnionych przesyłek owoców i warzyw do Rosji z Turcji, Egiptu i Iranu. Te odwołania są przypisywane gwałtownemu dewaluowaniu rosyjskiego rubla i rosnącym ryzykom walutowym związanym z handlem. read more

The Kenya Flower Council has appointed a new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Ms. Catherine Mukoko, who has a distinguished career background, having served in senior roles at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE). Her decision to join KFC is inspired. read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z Indii wzrósł o 11 procent pod względem wartości do 1,8 miliarda dolarów w ciągu roku finansowego 2023-24, pomimo spadku o 10 procent pod względem wielkości do 3,91 miliona ton. Eksport kwiatów również wzrósł o osiem procent do 208 milionów dolarów, przy lekkim spadku ilości. read more

W Ukrainie ceny ogórków i pomidorów znacząco wzrosły, jak donosi Finportal. Ten wzrost cen spowodował sytuację, w której konsumenci szukają tańszych opcji żywieniowych. Wzrost cen ogórków jest szczególnie zauważalny. Porównanie między... read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące cen bananów ujawniają znaczące tygodniowe wahania w różnych krajach, zwłaszcza w grupie eksportującej w dolarach. Te zmiany podkreślają dynamiczne warunki rynkowe, które są kształtowane przez czynniki związane z łańcuchem dostaw i międzynarodowym popytem. W Kolumbii średnia cena w bieżącym tygodniu. read more

The Kenya Flower Council has appointed a new Chief Operations Officer (COO), Ms. Catherine Mukoko, who comes with a distinguished career background. She has previously held senior positions at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE). Her decision to join KFC is inspired. read more

W Polsce, rynek detaliczny ziemniaków zaobserwował wzrost, przy czym Bord Bia zgłosiła wartość w wysokości 219 milionów euro w ciągu ostatniego roku. Oznacza to wzrost wartości o 27,6% i wzrost wolumenu o 5,3%. Istotnym trendem jest zwiększone spożycie wśród konsumentów w wieku 35 lat i młodszych. read more