Consumers in Ireland are expected to see an increase in potato prices due to shortages leading to higher costs. Supermarket potato prices have already risen by 17.3% compared to last year, and more increases are expected due to unfavorable weather conditions. read more

After a two-year hiatus, AgriCoat NatureSeal returned to Macfrut in Rimini, Italy. The company has bolstered its European sales team, with Simon Matthews, the company's Director, present alongside Marino Castillo, who is based in Spain and oversees the market throughout the region. read more

The majestic Domaine de La Chabotterie in Vendée will host the thirteenth edition of the Floralies Internationales Festival from May 17-26, 2024. This event, held every five years, gathers the finest floral and plant creations in a series of artistic displays. Located not far from Nantes, read more

The last month has been "complicated for everyone" at Ecogroup after an intervention by the Civil Guard due to suspicions arising from a report filed by a former employee. read more

Spinach is a key crop in Basf's portfolio. Providing our customers with the best category solutions is always our priority. read more

Following the May frosts, fruit and vegetable plantations in Ukraine have encountered a number of challenges. Since May 9th, nighttime temperatures have dropped below freezing in most parts of the country, causing significant damage to these important agricultural sectors. read more

The same applies to data on food safety or on the quality, origin, and cultivation methods of products, according to GS1 Netherlands. "In our sector, data management is precision work down to the plot. The assignment of location codes for data capture." read more

"Greece had a successful pear season, similar to most other Northern Hemisphere countries," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator at the Greek trader Karastergiou Bros. "We did not face any quality issues this season. Although volumes were slightly lower, there has been a high level of interest." read more

Good vegetation periods would have set the deciduous exports on a better footing this year. South Africa's citrus fruit season is expected to bring further growth as new fruit orchards go into production there and good growth conditions for oranges, lemons, and. read more

The transportation sector in the USA continues to develop very positively and has reached a new record. Hinterland and transhipment traffic are benefiting from the increasing container turnover and are in the positive. The total sea freight turnover is at 27.4 million tons, with a decrease in bulk cargo turnover. read more

The ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launched the Asia Business Meet-Ups earlier this year to deepen its connections to key markets across Asia and to build even greater momentum for the return of the trade show to Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, 2024. read more

In Germany, the carrot import season has gained momentum since mid-April. Despite the difficult harvest in the fall, followed by quality issues during storage due to wet conditions, German stocks were cleared within the usual seasonal range. The transition to newly harvested carrots is now underway. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the impressive list of speakers for its China Business Meet Up, scheduled to take place on 27-28 May at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC). read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has confirmed that over one million trays of its New Zealand-grown fruit will be destroyed after mice were discovered on the ship that transported its initial shipment of the new season to Europe. read more

Zakup kwiatów stał się powszechną praktyką dla wielu osób, aby świętować tegoroczne Dni Matki. Według danych z platformy handlowej e-commerce Hema Fresh, sprzedaż kwiatów zarówno online, jak i stacjonarna zanotowała niemal dziesięciokrotny wzrost 12 maja, czyli ponad 40 procent w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku. read more

Some good progress has been made with planting across the country. It is estimated that around 50% of plantings have been completed. However, significant delays were experienced in the southeast due to ongoing wet weather hindering progress. This marks the second consecutive year that planting is running behind schedule. read more

New Zealand: Bargain Box collaborates with Yarn for surprise delivery

Bargain Box is showcasing local produce and ingredients in a surprise delivery to one of the nation's most iconic landmarks. The large Bargain Box traveled across the country on a truck, making several stops along the way. read more

Unia Europejska pozyskuje znaczącą część swoich importowanych śliwek z Republiki Mołdawii. Faktycznie, w 2023 roku mołdawskie śliwki stanowiły 25% rynku śliwek UE. Te dane zostały podkreślone przez Wicepremiera Dumitru Alaiba, Ministra Rozwoju Gospodarczego i Cyfryzacji. read more

Over a million trays of New Zealand kiwifruit, which were found to have a mice infestation on a ship, are scheduled for disposal. The problem was discovered during Zespri's first shipment to Europe for the season. Attempts were made to rescue the fruit, with 54 percent of the pallets inspected. Zespri's reaction was to take action to address the situation. read more

The Interfood Caspian Agro Azerbaijan fair, which will take place in Baku from 15th to 17th May, is increasingly becoming a benchmark for the food, fruit, and vegetable sector in the surrounding geographical area. "There are European companies participating," explains Omar Papi, CEO of the. read more