Russia is currently experiencing rapid inflation, with consumer prices rising by 0.37% in week 47 alone. This has pushed the inflation rate for the current year up to 7.4%, approaching the Central Bank's estimated rate for the entire year of 8%. read more

The "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" is welcoming over 200 active participants including growers, researchers, policymakers, and academics from the floriculture sector in Thailand, neighboring countries, and the Netherlands. The event will also feature experts from both the Netherlands and Thailand. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The "Thai - Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" will host over 200 key stakeholders (growers, researchers, policymakers, and academics) from the floriculture industry in Thailand, neighboring countries, and the Netherlands. Participants will collaborate with experts from both Thailand and the Netherlands. read more

W tym sezonie jest większe zapotrzebowanie na Cardone. "Zdecydowanie zauważamy wzrost zamówień - tworzy to mniejszą podaż" - mówi Francesca Fordice z firmy J. Marchini, dodając, że poziomy dostaw są na dobrym poziomie w tym sezonie. "Pojawia się nowe zainteresowanie. Kilku nowych sprzedawców detalicznych jest." read more

On November 19th, the association of producers Peaches and Apricots of France and SudExpé, along with the regional stations network, gathered nearly 130 growers and technicians in Saint-Gilles (Gard department) to discuss the introduction of new peach, nectarine, and apricot varieties in the market. read more

Pink Lady has presented in Milan the new shopper bag, the tenth in chronological order, from the first one created by Agatha Ruiz de La Prada in 2014 to this year's designed by the Italian Francesco Poroli, a renowned international designer. "The concept behind my read more

The Tatayoyo pepper has won another award, this time the Best Product Award at the Modern Buyer RO-Fruit and Vegetables show in Romania. read more

During the mentioned period, the majority of Polish apples, totaling 46,000 tons, were exported to Kazakhstan. In the same period in 2023, the amount was 43,000 tons of apples. The second largest buyer of Polish apples was Romania, where over 37,000 tons of Polish apples were sold. read more

According to the DLR, the maps can be used, for example, for monitoring purposes to assess the consequences of climate change, identify adaptation options, or develop models for agricultural landscapes. The researchers worked with approximately 76,100 satellite images. read more

The first day of the 18th International Congress of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations, ICOP, took place last week in Vilamoura, Portugal. During the week, a panel of international speakers discussed the current market situation and the challenges that the sector is currently facing. read more