GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GINGER
The global ginger market is currently facing challenges, with uncertainties and shortages affecting different regions. As the ginger season transitions, traders are faced with fluctuating prices

L'Insalata dell'Orto joins Zero Residues
L'Insalata dell'Orto - a Veneto-based company specialising in the production, packaging and marketing of first and fourth range leafy vegetables, as well as Europe's largest producer of edible

Dutch company starts construction of organic vegetable seed production facility
Vegetable breeding company Enza Zaden officially gave the go-ahead today for the construction of their own sustainable, eight-hectare production location in Luttelgeest, in the province of

Enza Zaden kicks off Vitalis facility project
Vegetable breeding company Enza Zaden has given the green light to the construction of its sustainable 8ha production location in Luttelgeest, in the Dutch province of Flevoland. Enza Zaden

Does lettuce give gas?
What is lettuce? Lettuce, a green leafy vegetable with a crisp and refreshing texture, is widely consumed around the world. Known scientifically as Lactuca sativa, it is a cool-season crop that

The heat wave is burning fruits and vegetables
Climatic changes are disrupting the countryside where there has been a 10% cut in wheat production while the honey harvest has fallen by 70% compared to last year, but orchards are also in trouble

"The correct packaging material prevents food waste"
"To prevent food waste, we must use the correct packaging material for the correct product," begins Ellen Schreur, an account manager at Perfon. This Dutch company is part of Opackgroup (formerly

Ports of Antwerp and Haifa add more flexibility to SLB North Sea logistics
Economic ties between Israel and Northern Europe are particularly strong, underscoring the importance of an efficient and reliable Ocean freight network. Israel, renowned for its innovation and

Quality graders to optimize Dutch company's onion grading line
Dutch onion packer, Jonika, has been orientating itself around optical reading and grading possibilities for years. "We wanted a system we could integrate within our existing line. We didn't want

Webfleet helps Riverford reach EV goals
UK organic supplier Riverford is making use of Webfleet’s EV fleet management solution to help delivery drivers of its vegetable boxes “overcome EV range anxiety, manage routes better and

In&Out shows resilience of fruit and veg supply
Climate change is subjecting Europe’s fruit and vegetable sector to one of its most complex challenges in recent history. From a current severe drought in Spain, to the floods that struck

Avocado and spirulina superfoods drive sales
The appeal of ginger and turmeric goes down, while that of spirulina goes up, as does that of traditional nuts such as hazelnuts and exotic fruits such as mango and avocado. The world of

"Last years challenges were phenomenal"
“We are unique as we not only grow the tomatoes but package and sell them as well, which is very unusual in our sector,“ says Dutch greenhouse grower RedStar CFO Peter Kalden. “That gives us

Floating wholesale markets in Mekong Delta in Vietnam
In recent weeks, Enrico Turoni of the Italian company TR Turoni toured Vietnam. Among other things, he was impressed by the floating fruit and vegetable wholesale markets, which were more popular

"New puree has unique fresh garlic flavor"
In the Netherlands, fresh garlic harvesting is in full swing at Beemster Garlic. "This year's weather extremes mean yields and grading are slightly lower. Some skins are missing across the board,

Fall in Spanish consumption of all fruit and vegetable groups in 2022
In 2022, Spaniards consumed 12.2% less fresh fruit and 13.4% less fresh vegetables in volume compared to the previous year. This was the case across all categories. This is the finding of the Food

Movement of asparagus from Peru imports through South Florida expected to remain about the same
The current and extreme weather conditions hovering over North America could have an impact with crop production yields and, in the meantime, consumers can expect to see smaller selections at the

Household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables is expected to fall by 12-13.5% in 2022.
In vegetables, the group of fruits and flowers, which includes the most popular ones, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and cabbages, fell by 14%. In fruit, the most consumed are citrus fruits, with a

Summer fruit alert, peaches and nectarines knockout
In week 25, fruit and vegetables at fixed weight slightly improved its performance compared to the week before, but the gap with Lcc increased. In fruit and vegetable sales, discount continues to

UK/NL: The Flavour Farm takes over Duijvestijn Tomatoes
The acquisition of Duijvestijn Tomatoes by British investor The Flavour Fram (Cibus Capital) marks a new phase for both companies. It is said to be the first step in building a European network of

Florette launches its new Xtreme Chicken Crispy Complete Salad
Florette launches a groundbreaking and different proposal within its range of Complete Salads, the new Xtreme Chicken Crispy. The first salad in a new range of Complete Salads under the concept of

"In Europe, our umami tomato can compete directly with the best RAF"
Although tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables, specialization is gaining more and more weight in the industry as consumers demand a more flavorful product in a segment that, for