Japan is experiencing a shortage of bananas due to a lack of ethylene supply.
The banana industry in Japan is currently experiencing supply challenges due to a decrease in the availability of ethylene gas. This gas is essential for ripening imported bananas before they are

The reduced supply of Alphonso mangoes leads to an increase in prices in the UK.
Mango traders in south London are reporting a decrease in supplies and higher prices for India's Alphonso mangoes during the current import season. In Tooting, a well-established hub for South

London wholesaler expands business supplying exotic fruits and restaurants.
All Greens, located on Buyers' Walk at New Covent Garden Market (NCGM), is expanding its wholesale, retail, and foodservice operations under the leadership of managing director Jason Glass. The

A UK retailer is selling mushrooms enriched with Vitamin D.
Monaghan supplies approximately 15 tons of mushrooms per week from East Lothian to Asda stores across Scotland. The company utilizes a UV treatment process to enhance the Vitamin D2 content in

Dutch banana trader is looking at Venezuela, India, and Africa as new sources.
"Though trading is in our blood, trading, in itself, is changing," says Mark Greeve of Anaco Greeve. From ABC Westland in Poeldijk, the company supplies fresh produce year-round to wholesalers,

Michel Biero, były szef Lidl, dołącza do grupy Prosol (Grand Frais).
After leaving Lidl in January 2025, Michel Biero is set to join the Prosol group (Grand Frais, Fresh, La Boulangerie du Marché, monmarché.fr, BioFrais). Starting from April 7th, the former

Lidl is providing fruits and vegetables for the European handball tournament.
Across Europe, Lidl continues to promote its dedication to healthy eating by establishing strong connections with fresh produce.More. Go to the article

We are entering the peak dragon fruit season from Ecuador with significant volumes available for promotion.
Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta reports that there are abundant supplies of dragon fruit currently available for retail promotions. "We are now in the peak dragon fruit season,

Job of the Week: Sales and procurement roles at Nationwide Produce
Nationwide Produce PLC is a leading UK-based fresh produce supplier. The company sources a wide range of fruits and vegetables from around the world and supplies them to retailers, wholesalers,

First branded trays of persimmons in markets and supermarkets.
The third season of Divino-branded Italian persimmons has just started. The opening ceremony was conducted by Francesca Gallicchio, the administrator of the Italian company that developed the

A UK supplier of soft fruits is requesting an extension to accommodate worker caravans.
Makins, a soft fruit supplier to UK retailers, has applied to Leeds City Council to continue accommodating seasonal workers in 84 static caravans at Sturton Grange Farm in Micklefield, near

Stewarts of Tayside has doubled its supply of berries to Asda.
The Scottish raspberry grower Stewarts of Tayside is increasing the amount of raspberries it supplies to Asda, with 17.6 million berries set to be sold on the retailer's shelves this summer.More.

Stewarts of Tayside has increased its raspberry supply to Asda.
Scottish grower Stewarts of Tayside is doubling the number of raspberries it supplies to Asda, with 17.6 million berries heading to the retailer’s shelves this summer.More. Go to the article

Morrisons: Official fresh vegetable provider to London Vegetable Orchestra
Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workload Lidl employees in Belgium have set up blockades at the discount chain's five depots, citing an "unbearable" workload. This has led to a

Providing fresh produce to retailers and wholesalers in Germany with passion and expertise in the market.
For as long as anyone can remember, fresh produce from Belgium has been transported from Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Germany. Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) supplies tomatoes, lettuce, fruits, and

Austria: Marketing of the onion harvest almost completed - also carrot season nearing completion
The majority of the remaining quantities, as reported by the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria, are contractually reserved for domestic retail trade. The very last supplies of free goods are

A British onion supplier is increasing its weekly supply to 750 tons for a large retailer.
In Lincolnshire, Moulton Bulb, founded in 1948, has increased its onion supply to Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket, since 2012. Initially delivering 100 tons weekly, the company now

"The ginger campaign in Peru has been very challenging for many years."
The ginger industry in Peru had another challenging season, according to Marco Salas Cueva, general manager and partner of Jalhuca Amazonia. "It has been a difficult season for several years now,

Mjko GmbH has opened a new mushroom farm in Hoheging.
Mjko GmbH (formerly Weiße Köpfe), a company based in Lower Saxony, has expanded its Hoheging site to include a new mushroom farm. With a total of seven sites in Germany, Mjko GmbH supplies

New carrot harvest has arrived.
BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally,

Grapes may fetch a very good price in the upcoming weeks.
Those who have specific quantities of grapes, both seedless and traditional, should take note that bunches have recently reached up to 10 euro/kg on the shelves of some Italian supermarkets.

Bama aims to significantly increase the market share of Norwegian fruits and vegetables in the upcoming years.
Bama Gruppen AS is Norway's largest distributor of fruits, vegetables, berries, and potatoes. The company also provides fresh cut produce, flowers, plants, natural beverages, and on-the-go

Seasonal change in retail advertisements with a holiday theme despite fluctuating prices of various products.
Ads this week were still full of Autumn items, but retailers showed they are ready to roll into the holiday season by offering deals on meal favorites, baking supplies, and gift ideas. Sweet

The overseas supply of melons is increasing.
From the Mediterranean countries, essentially only Italy supplies the German market with watermelons. Cantaloupes are almost exclusively offered from Brazil. With the transition to overseas

X5 Import has become the first supplier to bring certified organic bananas to the Russian market.
X5 Import, responsible for direct imports for X5 Group businesses, has announced the launch of certified organic banana supplies to the shelves of its retail chains. The first certified supplier