“More and more vegetables and fruits will be packed in paper”
Paper packaging for fresh produce no longer surprises European consumers. Paper-packed potatoes have been widely used in France for almost a year and are the norm for shoppers there. This is also

The bad weather has affected vegetable yields
This is truly a bad year for Emilia-Romagna: first there was the drought, then the frost followed by the excessive rain and hail and, finally, the flood. "The bad weather that hit the heart of our

Strawberry farm provides intimate You-Pick experience to the public
The story now goes that local production is superior, and consumers are mainly looking to buy products that are cultivated close to home. Yet, sometimes this goes one step further, and that’s

Norma opens largest and most modern logistics centre
Nuremberg-based discount grocer Norma opens its new and state-of-the-art logistics centre in Gerolzhofen, Lower Franconia, after 14 months of construction. The new building project is the largest

Norma to rely on sustainable IFCO transport crates for fruit and vegetables in future
Norma and IFCO are expanding their cooperation - for more sustainability and the reduction of food waste. To this end, a long-term partnership was concluded, thus declaring war on disposable

"ugly" fruit and vegetables at good prices thanks to new EC standards
The European Commission wants to change marketing standards for certain agri-food products. Among other things, it is proposing a solution for the sale of ugly fruit and vegetables, a new

Japanese grapefruit market: no fireworks, despite shortage
The first vessel carrying South African grapefruit to Japan was loaded at the port of Durban this past weekend, a week or two earlier than the norm. "Usually our grapefruit would arrive at the

South African citrus industry is hoping for a more positive season
The South African citrus industry is hoping for a more positive season this year after last year was a ‘disaster’ according to Justin Chadwick CEO of Citrus Growers' Association of Southern

Easter 2023 most expensive in years. What will we pay the most for?
Easter 2023 will be one of the most expensive holidays in the last two decades. Although virtually every product appearing on the Easter table has already become more expensive a year ago, we will

New GAEC - what standards do you need to meet to get subsidies in 2023?
Author: Sylwia Sałyga 21 March 2023 10:58 In order to receive subsidies in 2023, farmers will be required to fulfil enhanced conditionality rules consisting of GAECs and SMRs. Which GAECs will

Sergey Alba: underground irrigation systems are the best option given the scarcity and high cost of water in Moldova
Over the previous two decades of the 21st century, there were droughts in Moldova every two years out of five on average, but since 2020 every second year in the country is dry. Moreover,

Apricot orchards can bloom earlier
Warm weather in Moldova increases the risk of an early start to flowering in apricot orchards. Since the beginning of the week, the weather in Moldova has been exceptionally warm for March. In the

Abnormally early flowering of apricot in Moldova is a big risk
Unusually warm weather for March has set in Moldova since the beginning of this week. In the south of the country, the temperature maximum during the day approaches +15-17 degrees Celsius, which

Abnormally early flowering of apricot in Moldova is a big risk
Unusually warm weather for March has set in Moldova since the beginning of this week. In the south of the country, the temperature maximum during the day approaches +15-17 degrees Celsius, which

After takeovers, Belgian fruit snacks company fully focused on growth in Germany and the Netherlands
Fruit at work: not the done thing during the pandemic when working from home became the norm. Yet, Belgian company Fruitsnacks, which specializes in this, weathered the crisis, even acquiring five

“There is already demand in India for good quality avocados"
The days of signs in shop windows saying ‘No avocados kept on these premise overnight’ are long gone in Australia and demand no longer outstrips supply, in fact over supply is more the norm.

High onion prices will be the norm? "Climate change is damaging crops"
The price of white onions at the Bronisze Buying Centre is up to PLN 4.66 per kilo, while imported onions are up to PLN 4.85. - There are no onions and there will not be any. Climate change is

"We hope to return to normal production.
Fruit Today has gone over the consequences of this season with Cirilo Arnandis, president of the D.O. Kaki Ribera del Xúquer, which can be described as unusual in terms of product availability.

Price development: First win the lottery, then eat cucumbers?
The topic of inflation is on everyone's lips and as a result, cucumber consumption currently has a bitter taste for some consumers. Consumers are venting their frustration on social media in

Early onion season starts in Poland
This year the early onion season in Poland starts earlier than in 2021. Which does not mean that this year's start is early at all. No, in relation to the "norm" it is also delayed,

Rhubarb prices in Poland - there's a lot going on
This year the course of the new season for early vegetables is marked by the stigma of cool weather on the one hand and drastically altered cost realities on the other. Rhubarb may not be a

Stone fruit - prices in Poland still higher than a year ago
The season for imported stone fruit is developing on the Polish market. There is an increase in peaches, nectarines and Italian apricots, mainly imported from Spain. However, it is still evident

Supply of leeks has improved in Poland
The current season is very difficult for leeks across Europe. The vegetable has been scarce for a long time and the current supply remains lower than in more abundant years. So much so that the