Increased quantities and high prices for the "socially acceptable kissing garlic"
Originally from Chile, elephant garlic is hardly found in Europe anymore. However, Robert Eder, managing director of Früchte Eder, has been offering the product at his company in Kirchham/Tutting

“These rains in Chile have been the worst in 30 years.”
Table grape, cherry and some blueberry fields in Chile are still wet, muddy and inaccessible after last week’s heavy rain and flooding. Vegetable producers are especially hard hit, while some

Chilean avocado and citrus industry impacted by severe frost
This year’s winter has come to bite hard in Chile as sub-zero temperatures of between -6 and -10 degrees, described as a polar freeze, touched large parts of production areas affecting avocado

Scientists create an avocado that doesn't turn black after being cut
A group of scientists has used the revolutionary gene-editing technique based on the CRISPR tool to turn off the gene that drives oxidation after the avocado is cut and its inside comes into

"High onion prices will persist until a new harvest is available, since there are no good alternatives"
Earlier this season, Jan van der Lans announced that this would be his last onion campaign. "It has become a memorable season. I had never seen prices increasing so fast in the long run. We

"European market situation not causing more competition for imported onions"
The import season is in full swing in Europe. "Denimpex has, again, imported different colored onions from across the globe this year. We got white onions from India, Australia, and Mexico, yellow

Low onion supply drives prices
The current situation on the onion market is difficult. "Supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands are minimal, which makes trade difficult. There were supposed to be supplies from the new harvest

Low onion supply drives up prices
The current situation on the onion market is difficult. "Supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands are minimal, which makes trade difficult. There were supposed to be supplies from the new harvest

Figs can become a new niche product of Moldovan fruit growing
Figs grown in the countries of the southern hemisphere (Brazil, Chile) became available in some supermarket chains and boutique retailers in Chisinau (Moldova) in April. The price in chains

Figs can become a new niche product of Moldovan fruit growing – opinion
Fgs grown in the countries of the southern hemisphere (Brazil, Chile) became available in some supermarket chains and boutique retailers in Chisinau (Moldova) in April. The price in chains exceeds

Integration of Agrícola San Clemente and Gandules will create largest vertically integrated producer in Latin America
Gandules Inc, the largest Peruvian capsicum (pepper) exporting company in the country, announced the signing of a binding agreement with the Chilean agricultural company San Clemente Ltda and its

Chilean fruit exports shift from EU, North America to Southeast Asia, South America
In 2022, Chile exported 2.67 million tons of fresh fruit and vegetables, nearly as much as the previous two years. In the past decade, those exports ranged from 2.36 to 2.95 million tons. In

The Irish explorer who brought potatoes to Greece
A 19th-century Irish adventurer and explorer is credited with introducing the potato to Greece shortly after it won its independence from the Ottoman Empire. William Bennett Stevenson's long and

"Normally, the raw material prices for Spanish onions would have been paid for the first Chilean goods"
The supply of raw potatoes and onions continues to be difficult. "Due to the drought last year, we have mainly smaller potatoes available, which is why peeling takes considerably longer. Volumes

Dole doesn’t expect to recover all costs of ransomware attack
According to Dole spokespeople, the company may not be able to fully recover costs related to a ransomware attack that temporarily disrupted its North American operations in February. The

Berry prices in the second half of February - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries - low supply, high prices
The low temperatures prevailing in many regions of the Mediterranean Basin, have caused long delays in the supply not only of the already famous tomatoes in the British Isles, but also of berries

Berry prices in the second half of February - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries - low supply, high prices
The low temperatures prevailing in many regions of the Mediterranean Basin, have caused long delays in the supply not only of the already famous tomatoes in the British Isles, but also of berries

"I have never experienced such high prices for Moroccan raspberries before"
In the wake of the tomatoes and cauliflower, the soft fruit supply is now also lagging far behind. "Supply is very low, and demand is very high," observes Maxim De Roeck of Fruitful- Berries from

Chilean grape artist and experienced grape marketer fuel international partnership
February means table grapes from Chile are harvesting. At the heart of Chile’s grape production is Santa Elena, a grower of Divine Flavor International, but also a partner of the produce brand

Import of garlic to Poland at the end of Q2 2021
The volume of garlic imports (CN category 070320) to Poland in the first half of 2021 amounted to 7.6 thousand tonnes, and its value reached 65.8 million PLN. This means an increase in imports in

Export of frozen mixed vegetables from Poland in 2020 based on GUS data
Blends are one of the most important items in the palette of Polish frozen vegetables. Next to such items as beans, peas and spinach. In 2020, Polish frozen vegetable mixes went to 55 countries

Export of frozen beans from Poland in 2020 based on GUS data
The volume of frozen beans exported from Poland (CN category 07102200 - beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) whether shelled or not (uncooked or cooked by steaming or in water), frozen) amounted to

Export of frozen peas from Poland in 2020 based on GUS data
The volume of frozen peas exported from Poland (CN category 07102100 - Peas (Pisum sativum), whether or not shelled (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen) in 2020 amounted

Tomato imports to Poland in 2020 based on CSO data
The volume of tomatoes (CN category 070200) imported to Poland in 2020 amounted to 173.1 thousand tonnes, and its value to 1047.7 million PLN (1.0 billion PLN). This means an increase in imports