Artificial Intelligence and machine learning highlighted in Berlin
TOMRA Food treated visitors to its stand at Fruit Logistica Berlin last week (8-10 February 2023) with 3D footage of its sorting, grading, and packing solutions in action, and gave a presentation

Brazilian melon exports dropped, as expected, in January
Brazilian melon exports dropped, as usual, in January. According to data from Secex, the volume shipped in the period was 32,000 tons, down 23% compared to December and 6% compared to January last

Fruchthandel Magazine pauses on Shrove Monday
Dear newsletter subscribers and visitors to our website, Helau and Alaaf. The Fruchthandel Magazine team is taking a little time out on Shrove Monday (20 February). Starting on Shrove Tuesday (21

Prices for vegetables and fruits in Ukraine continue to rise
Inflationary expectations, despite stabilization, remained elevated. According to official forecasts, the government expects an increase of 5-7%. However, some experts talk about 30-40% and a new

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW APPLES
The global apple market is facing significant challenges in different regions. In the Netherlands, the expansion of Polish apple exports has resulted in sluggish sales, which has led to the need

"Trade is being pulled to all sides; bell peppers cost more than green asparagus"
In Europe, greenhouse vegetable prices are reaching great heights. "Unbelievably, bell peppers currently cost more than green asparagus. Wednesday, Feb. 15, bell pepper prices even broke through

Peruvian avocado exports will increase again in 2023
The Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass) has forecast that the country will export 624,000 tons of avocado in 2023, i.e. 12.5% more than in 2022. Carlos Paredes Rosales said

Aldi opens more stores to meet customer demand
Discounter Aldi has announced plans to continue to expand its UK store network during 2023, creating 6,000 new jobs. The retailer, which currently operates some 990 stores and employs around

Karma; a new apple variety
From March 2 – 4 Starr Ranch Growers will be showing their latest apple variety Karma at Southern Exposure’s Orlando show. “It is a new and exclusive Starr Ranch Growers proprietary variety