Observatory CAR: strawberries down by 12.5% and zucchinis stable.
Despite an international scenario still marked by the instability of energy costs and logistics, which has driven food prices up across Europe, the Roman market is experiencing a return to

Air freight services in New Zealand play a crucial role in supporting the export of seasonal fruits.
During the peak period in December and January, Air New Zealand Cargo handled nearly 6,000 tons of freight, driven by seasonal demand associated with New Zealand's summer export season. This

Enter a life-sized HelloFresh delivery box
Shinsegae has partnered directly with renowned farms in Chachoengsao, Thailand - a region famous for its mangoes - to introduce a limited-edition holiday gift set. Shinsegae Department Store is

Summer balance of fruit and vegetables in Sardinia: lights and shadows between tourism and climate
With the reopening of schools and the end of the summer holidays, it's time to take stock in the fruit and vegetable sector as well. At the Agroalimentare Market of Sardinia, on the outskirts of

Austria: Price increase for onions - Easter holiday boosted carrot sales
The reduction of warehouse stocks is already well advanced, especially the quantities of packaged free goods are now manageable, according to a statement from the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture.

Easter marks the change of season: the last artichokes, strawberries in full swing, and the first mini watermelons.
Easter has always been a holiday that evokes tradition, conviviality, and, for the fruit and vegetable sector, a strategic moment between the end of winter campaigns and the beginning of summer

The delivery of apples and plums has decreased, but sales have increased due to holiday demand.
This week, prices of certain fruit varieties have increased due to lower arrivals, specifically apples and plums. Additionally, as the Qingming Festival is approaching, demand for fruits like

The UK fruit and vegetable market imitates the cost-cutting model of the fast fashion industry.
The fast fashion model, which is known for selling more products at lower prices, is similar to the current situation in the fruit and vegetable market in the UK. Retailers' focus on cutting costs

Ships transporting Chilean cherries to China suffer breakdown in the Pacific Ocean.
A container ship carrying 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries destined for China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, posing a risk to the timely delivery of its cargo for the

A ship transporting Chilean cherries to China experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean.
A container ship transporting 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries to China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, putting the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year

"The unreliability of shipping companies following the Red Sea incidents is making just-in-time deliveries more difficult."
With Chinese New Year just around the corner, there is always peak traffic for Belgian Fruit Valley. The company, which became part of BelOrta last year, has been working on promoting Belgian

Air New Zealand ships 1 million kilograms of cherries globally during holiday season
Air New Zealand takes on the challenge of transporting over five million kilograms of cargo during the holiday season, with New Zealand cherries playing a significant role in this operation. These

More and more exotic fruits are also appearing on holiday menus, with avocado up by 11%.
Exotic fruit is playing an increasingly important role in Italian food habits. Dole Italia suggests bringing newness, creativity, freshness, and color to Christmas dishes with products like mango,

Aldi will reduce prices on its traditional holiday vegetables to just 15p.
Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took

Idaho-Eastern Oregon is reporting an excellent onion harvest thanks to favorable weather conditions.
W Wisconsin, Gumz Farms in Endeavor, represented by Doug Bulgrin, has reported a consistent demand for onions, including all colors, with medium yellow onions performing particularly well. The

"Nasz jednorazowy rejestrator danych temperatury i wilgotności spotkał się z dużym zainteresowaniem podczas wystawy Fruit Attraction."
With the peak export season approaching, especially for fruits destined for the holidays, shipping costs are expected to rise due to limited cargo availability starting in November. In order to

Mid-autumn sales fluctuate, with an increase in arrivals of Peruvian blueberries following the festival.
Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, there was a noticeable shift in market dynamics, with a decrease in trader activity and suppliers adjusting their stock levels in anticipation of post-holiday

"Nasi klienci zawsze mogą polegać na nas, jeśli chodzi o chiński imbir, bez względu na wahania cen."
"After the traditional quiet period during the summer holidays, demand for ginger from European supermarket chains and wholesalers is rising again," said Gerry Li from Vision Fresh in Poeldijk.

The organic onion market is thriving in the Northwest region as it anticipates steady demand during the holiday season.
The market and crop update for September 12, 2024: Colorado Western Slope/Corinne, UT: Chuck Hill from The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, reported on September 10 that his Olathe grower will be

"As well as air freight from 15 countries, we're also focusing more on sea freight of exotic produce"
"Exotic Roots had a great 2023. The holiday season provided a fantastic finale, particularly for the sale of items like beans from Kenya and baby vegetables from South Africa. There's always a

"Shipping companies bypassing the Red Sea delay Asian imports by at least a week"
Garlic and ginger are expensive, and in the Netherlands, Bert van Gelder from Sawari Fresh does not anticipate a significant surge ahead of the festive season. "These products store quite well, so

Fresh herb industry braces for Christmas as busiest week of the year while tackling challenges
As the holiday season approaches, the fresh herb industry braces for the busiest week of the year, navigating challenges that threaten the stability of the supply chain. Omer Kamp, of Europe

Labor issues drive automation in mushroom industry
It’s peak season for the North American mushroom industry. Consumption and production starts ramping up in September and continues into the early months of the new year. “Demand spikes

The critical role of an integrated cold chain for export success
What could be better, more special, more festive, and more delicious than plump and luscious red cherries for a holiday? In China, cherries have increasingly become a major part of Chinese New