Almeria closes another "atypical" season with the best price average in 10 years
"Atypical". This is how COEXPHAL has defined the Campaign Balance for the 2022/23 financial year (still provisional). And that makes two. At the same time last year, Asaja-Almeria used the same

"If cooperatives move with the times they can still offer considerable added value"
Coöperatie Hoogstraten turns 90 this year. A year in which, due to the energy crisis, this Belgian cooperative experienced one of its most challenging winters ever. That is also why this

Cucumber prices collapse in Ukraine again
The trend of cucumber price reduction is still observed in the Ukrainian market, analysts of the EastFruit project report. Several factors force producers to reduce selling prices in this segment,

"Unexpectedly high tomato volumes cause market prices to plummet"
Belgian greenhouse vegetables are having quite a hard time at the moment. "Productions are all on par, but vacation time has started in many European countries, so demand is lagging slightly,"

"Perfect match between quality and buyer"
The internationally active Dutch soft fruit supplier, BerryWorld, first made contact with the Swiss Agrinorm, still a startup then, in early 2020. They have now been using Agrinorm's QM software

Sour cherry buying 2023 - what prices for freezing and pressing?
The cherry season is slowly kicking off. The cold stores are fully buying cherries, and we still have to wait to buy cherries for pressing..More. Go to the article

Estimating drought losses - what can a farmer apply for?
Still not all the rules related to drought loss estimation and the drought application are clear and transparent for farmers.
WIR has drilled down on the subject and reported

Full scope of Western Cape flood damage still unknown
The Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa (CGA) has asked the country’s National Disaster Management Centre to act with urgency and declare the recent floods in the Western Cape a

First half 2023: fruit sinks consumption. Inflation at 6%.
The first six months ended negatively for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade. Volume figures denote the current difficulties in the sector, especially for fruit,

Kenya is the leading supplier of basil to Europe at this point in time
Kenya is currently the leading supplier of basil to Europe. The European market sources 80% of its supplies for the fresh produce market from Kenya. The produce arrives in Europe via chilled air

Inflation falls in June but shopping trolley still +10.5%
ISTAT estimates that, in June 2023, the national consumer price index for the entire community (NIC), before tobacco, registered a zero change on a monthly basis and an increase of 6.4%

EU vegetable imports in season 2023. still above average onion prices
The dearth of vegetables on the Community market in the 2022/23 season, particularly root vegetables, has led to increased interest in these products on third markets. EU imports of fresh

Inflation falls in June but shopping trolley still +10.5%
ISTAT estimates that, in June 2023, the national consumer price index for the entire community (NIC), before tobacco, registered a zero change on a monthly basis and an increase of 6.4%

Not many peaches in the Bronisze. Apricots hold their price
Polish apricots and still small batches of peaches are available on the Bronisze wholesale market. How much do they cost?.More. Go to the article

"Both food retailers and wholesalers are showing great interest in blueberries"
"Blueberry cultivation in Bavaria is still quite manageable because the necessary soils for it do not actually exist and accordingly a lot has to be invested in soil preparation," says Andreas

Fruit imports from Moldova are still duty-free
The suspension of duties for fruit imports from Moldova will be extended for another year starting 25 July. This was decided by the European Parliament, meeting in plenary session in Strasbourg,

Cherry prices 2023 - why such a wide disparity?
Trading of cherries continues at the Bronisze wholesale market. Depending on the variety and the quality of the goods, the prices of these fruits are still highly variable..More. Go to the article

Cultivation, trade and breeding up for consolidation battle
It currently seems a little quieter in the field of mergers, acquisitions, and financial transactions in greenhouse horticulture, but appearances can be deceptive. Behind the scenes, people are

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Taking a look at the Top 10 most expensive fruits in the world
Fruit will inevitably cost more or less, depending on the variety and where you are in the world. Still, there are of course the very exclusive fruits, that are a category on their own. You have

"Mandarin prices plummet, lemon market reverses course"
After the overseas mandarin season began well, price-wise, in Europe, volumes rose sharply in the last fortnight. "That's put considerable pressure on particularly easy peeler prices.

It is still not possible to sell cherries for pressing
At buying stations, for the time being, the rates are known only for cherries for freezing. Processors have still not undertaken to buy cherries for pressing. It is being circulated that purchase

Tom Antens is the new head of commercial at Hazera
Tom Antens returned to Hazera on July 1, 2023, as Head of the Commercial Department. “Even though Hazera is a strong brand in many markets, there’s still a lot of room to grow and new markets

"Europe to legitimize advanced genetic improvement techniques with a twenty-year delay"
While geneticist Nazzareno Strampelli, the father of modern cereal cultivation, is currently being celebrated with an exhibition at the Ministry of Agriculture and the issuing of a special stamp,