California winter cold snap comes at worst possible time for almond growers
Cold weather in California comes at the worst possible time for the state's almond farmers. These low temperatures inhibit bees from pollinating almond blooms, which delays the flowering season.

Potatoes from the Veneto strengthen their position
"Sowing is in full swing and forecasts are good: we think we can reach last year's figures of around 500 hectares," reports Piergiorgio Agostini, president of Consorzio La Patata dal Cuore Veneto

‘Retailers’ obsession with price is main cause of produce shortages’
There are no reports of shortages in France and Germany, and European shoppers have shared photos of fully stocked fresh produce aisles. The same cannot be said of British supermarkets. The truth

"Cherry cultivation in Peru will be successful"
In the last edition of Fruit Logistica in Germany, Peru officially announced that it is about to enter the cherry business. According to Promperú, this fruit started to be tested in the country

Victoria contributes $1.3 million to AgTech expansion
With an investment of $1.3 million that includes the formation of the first specific angel investor group and grants for up-and-coming business owners, Australia's Victorian province government is

The price of low-quality walnut kernels in Moldova has slightly risen after a long stagnation
The minimum wholesale price for walnut kernels increased by 13% from 65 to 70 MDL/kg ($3.74/kg) last week in Moldova. The minimum price level caught up with the average level of prices for them.

The 2023 season of the Carota Novella di Ispica Igp is now open
After the recent floods in Sicily over the past few days and the subsequent damage assessment, the loss has been quantified to be 10% less produce. The hardest hit fields were the low-lying areas

John Lelliott appointed interim Chair at London's CGMA
Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are pleased to announce that John Lelliott has been appointed as CGMA’s new interim Chair,

Updating of the COSARICA brand
The restyling of the renowned brand, involves a rejuvenation of its visual code, by incorporating a more relaxed and natural chromatic range that links and relates it in a much more direct and

Vegetable prices go through the roof in Netherlands
The cost of out-of-season fruits and veggies, like bell peppers, broccoli, and lettuce, is rising for Dutch consumers, with some supermarkets charging an average of €3.50 for a cauliflower.

"We are getting more and more specific requests for new varieties, including for Indian grapes"
Although there are comments from supermarkets that fewer grapes are being sold, supply and demand are still reasonably balanced, according to Corne van de Klundert of Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit

CPR enters the mass catering sector with REDEA
At the beginning of this school year, a large part of the fruit and vegetable raw materials used to produce meals in the school canteens of the municipalities of Bologna, Reggio Emilia and Modena