UK: How growing more fruit and veg in cities could reduce the impact of empty supermarket shelves
British supermarkets are imposing limits on how many salad staples shoppers can buy as supply shortages leave shelves empty of some types of fruit and vegetables. The disappearance of fresh

New Zealand: Pome fruit crop estimate down 21 per cent after Cyclone Gabrielle
This corresponds to a total volume of 16.1 million boxes. In Central Otago and Nelson/Tasman, growing and harvesting conditions remain good after Cyclone Gabrielle, so harvest expectations should

White strawberries in the premium category. How much do they cost at Biedronka?
White strawberries of the Florida Pearl variety have appeared in the Biedronka chain's offer. How much do they cost and are they available in all Biedronka shops? As we reported, white

Expansion of South African plum portfolio
Oppy, a grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, plans to continue energizing the plum category in its second season of shipping South African plums to North America. The Black Pearl

Pear spotted myotis - when to carry out the first treatments?
Honeybugs, and in particular the spotted pear honeybug (Cacopsylla pyri), have been at the top of many pear growers' control programmes for years. This is due to the early appearance of the pest

First asparagus on shop shelves. The price is shocking
The first asparagus of the season has appeared on the Georgian market. Although it still takes a few weeks for production to start in the open field, asparagus produced in high tunnels is already

"Egyptian and Dutch onion prices almost level"
"The onion market appears to be stabilizing," says Kees van den Bosch of the Dutch company Freeland. "For a while, it seemed the sky was the limit, but, as it turns out, that's the case after all.

When and with what to spray for honeydew? This is the bane of pear growers
Honeybugs, and in particular the spotted pear honeybug (Cacopsylla pyri), have been at the top of many pear growers' control programmes for years. This is due to the early appearance of the pest

Pear honeysuckle - when to start protecting yourself? What do I use to combat it?
Honeybugs, and in particular the spotted pear honeybug (Cacopsylla pyri), have been at the top of many pear growers' control programmes for years. This is due to the early appearance of the pest

First asparagus on Georgian shop shelves. The price is shocking
The first asparagus of the season has appeared on the Georgian market. Although it still needs a few weeks to start production in the open field, asparagus produced in high tunnels is already on

Where did the white strawberries come from and how much do they cost?
White strawberries have only recently become available on the Polish market. What makes them different and where did they come from? See for yourself. We already wrote about the white strawberry

AMI: Tight rhubarb market at the start of the season
The first stalks of rhubarb have recently appeared in the vegetable counters of German food retailers (LEH). But already at the beginning of the season, prices are subject to strong fluctuations.

Glapinski commented on vegetable prices. "When domestic peppers appear it will be cheaper"
Author: Paulina Piwowarek 10 March 2023 12:32 pm - Imported food products are very expensive on the market. I encourage people to buy domestic," said Adam Glapinski, President of the National

'Pear imports from South Africa increased'
The end of the European pear season was approaching: availability narrowed. Italian Abate Fetel, Williams Christ and Santa Maria continued to form the basis of the European supply, which was

"Our sales are fully focused on overseas wholesale markets"
In the Netherlands, 1 Fresh International is getting the last of its Santa Maria and Devici pears. This wholesaler sells a wide range of Dutch and Spanish fruits and vegetables, but Turkish trade

No oversupply of South African Satsumas
The first Satsumas are being harvested in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape, but volumes from the north of the country appear to have been reduced by the high amounts of rainfall this summer, resulting

Lower orange production in Sicily due to the bad weather
CGA was passed on from father to son over 50 years, gaining the trust of clients not only in Italy, but also abroad in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Croatia and Malta thanks to its tradition,

How to keep Washington pears in the spotlight?
Washington pears have moved into promotable territory. “We are starting to wrap up on some varieties and organics, but green and red d’Anjou pears remain in good supply with promotion

The ANPP calls for an urgent safeguard plan for the next 24 months
The National Association of Apples and Pears asks for a safeguard plan for the French apple, with measures based on three pillars, for the coming 24 months. During his visit to the Salon de

The ANPP awards Lidl the award for the retailer most committed to the French apple
"The French fruit growers gathered within the National Association of Apples and Pears have awarded for the first time, the award for the retailer most committed to the French apple. Daniel

“This year has been quantitatively and financially difficult for the Rocha pear”
With approximately 40% of a normal harvest, this year’s Rocha pear campaign will end earlier than usual. “We will have merchandise until the end of April/beginning of May, while we usually

A new "two-storey" raspberry variety. What makes it stand out?
The Institute of Horticulture has announced a new 'two-storey' raspberry variety - 'Skierka'. The variety fruits on one- and two-year-old shoots. 'Skierka' is a new dessert raspberry variety

A new "two-storey" raspberry variety. What characterises it?
The Institute of Horticulture has announced a new 'two-storey' raspberry variety - 'Skierka'. The variety fruits on one- and two-year-old shoots. 'Skierka' is a new dessert raspberry variety

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEARS
The global pear market seems to be on a stable note, with increasing demand and good prices, especially for smaller sizes. The Belgian pear market is doing well, with a surge of 30% in prices in

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