Lemon supplies in New Zealand supermarkets in short supply
A number of fruit and vegetables are becoming harder to get their hands on because to shipping delays for imported products. For instance, lemons are in short supply in supermarkets throughout New

UK fruit and vegetable growers' margins are tight post-Brexit
On 26 January, the future of post-Brexit agricultural policy in England became more clear with the official announcement of six new standards under its Sustainable Farming Incentive. While UK

Kazakhstan depends on imported vegetables
According to the results of December 2022, prices for fresh vegetables in Kazakhstan increased by almost 20% over the year. Cucumbers (by 47.9% ), onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and beets sharply

Agroponiente will present its new office in the Netherlands in Berlin
Grupo Agroponiente will participate in the upcoming Fruit Logistica 2023. The company from Almeria will show the European and global fruit and vegetable sector the advances it made in a very

Nature's Pride: "A better world for people and nature cannot be created alone, but together".
That is why the company focuses on long-term relationships with growers and customers and works together to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy tasty fruit and vegetables. "We are in

Fresh produce consumption remains under pressure in Europe
The outlook for consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables remains under pressure in the European Union. This is the conclusion of Freshfel Europe’s Consumption Monitor after a review of trends

Carrot prices in Moldova are growing and further price increase is expected
As EastFruit price monitoring shows, prices for carrots have been rising on the Moldovan fruit and vegetable market for two weeks in a row now. After a slight and short decline caused by a

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce: Policy action needed to ensure O+G supply
The report argues that fruits and vegetables are a critical element in the shift to healthy and sustainable diets, as well as a driver of economic growth and job creation around the world.

Zero-residue radicchio, an extra chance to gain interest among consumers
The range of pest-free vegetables offered by the Italian company Fellini Patrizio continues to expand. Red, pest-free radicchio started to be available a few weeks ago. "Right now, the product is

Dutch company warns of defaulter
The Dutch company, Gebr. De Mooij Amsterdam warns fellow fruit and vegetable companies against doing business with Eurostar e.k. from Hamburg, Germany. Eurostar e.k. 28 Bank Street

Garlic may be next to experience supply troubles and price hikes in Philippines
As Filipinos slowly try to recover from months of inexplicably high onion prices, some are now bracing for higher costs of another kitchen staple; garlic. Again, a supply shortage lurks around the

The fruit and vegetable department determines consumer preference for the store and drives the sales
The shelf placement of fruit and vegetables in the shops, as well as the key role played by innovation to increase consumption, are some of the topics that emerged from the interview of FreshPlaza

Germany resists
Germany's economy slowed in 2022, but managed to grow 1.9% faster than expected, and in energy it has done its homework with gas reserves exceeding 90%. The German economy has been resilient in

Induser expands its facilities
INDUSER, specialising in the design and manufacture of automated lines for the packaging of fruit and vegetable products, is starting the year with room to promote more engineering projects within

Fruit Logistica: for a sustainable and technified world
Last year's event was attended by more than 3,300 exhibitors from 91 countries who presented their products, services and technical solutions. The event was attended by more than 3,300 exhibitors

Janssen and Fresh Inset partner on produce preservation
Fresh Inset and Janssen PMP have signed an evaluation and standstill agreement to test and develop Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology on fresh produce and ornamental plants. The group has granted

Private households bought less fresh fruit in 2022
Looking back, the fruit and vegetable market was significantly influenced by several factors last year. On the one hand, the war in Ukraine initially caused energy and transport costs to rise,

Dutch ambitions to make the international fresh food chain more sustainable
In terms of sustainability, the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector is an international leader. In which aspects is the sector different from other countries in this regard? What does that mean in

GCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) has released a report analysing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables. The report argues that fruits and vegetables

"5 A DAY" prepares for its General Assembly and Professional Day
An event that year after year consolidates itself as a meeting point for all the associates of "5 a day" and the rest of the actors of the agri-food chain. The team will present to the attendees