Zespri reports decline in turnover for the 2022/23 financial year
Zespri's 2022/23 financial results reflect a difficult time for the kiwi industry. Grower yields have declined due to fruit quality issues, primarily due to severe labour shortages in the

“Consumer preferences for Chilean table grapes changes dynamically”

The garlic harvest starts with a 15% drop in production but with good quality Spring garlic
According to forecasts, this season's garlic production will decrease by 15%; however, the quality of the Spring garlic variety is quite good, stated Julio Bacete, sector manager at Cooperativas

Zespri’s 2022/23 financial results reflect challenging season
Zespri’s 2022/23 financial results reflect a challenging period for the kiwifruit industry, with grower returns down on the back of fruit quality issues that have primarily been driven by the

Flipped pricing on California and Mexican broccoli
More broccoli supplies are coming out of Salinas, California. “They were delayed by the rain but they have now gotten to the point where they can harvest and the quality on broccoli has been

Courgettes over 2 euro queen of the market
The courgette season so far can be described as positive, with a steady sales trend and more than satisfactory quotations for operators. Perhaps the highlight of the season was reached during

Mutti, turnover up 16%
The Mutti Group, present with its products in about 100 countries around the world, closes the year 2022 with a total turnover of563 million euros, registering a growth of 16% compared to 2021. A

"We also didn't expect to offer Flemish cherries now already"
In Belgium, the season's first Flemish cherries came from the Demedts - De Mey strawberry farm's greenhouse. These are the region's very first cherries grown under glass. "We had to wait and see

Apricots: boutique prices but poor quality
After the disappointments with cherries (Click here to read), we wanted to repeat the experience by buying apricots in a large-scale retail outlet, but we were not lucky this time either. In fact,

California underway with late but great quality stone fruit
The California stone fruit season is off to a delayed start by approximately two weeks. “We have some earlier ranches in Kettleman City that we start about two weeks ahead of the valley and so

Is the organic sector finally recovering?
Last year was particularly complicated for organic strawberries, but it seems that all the parameters are now in place for a successful campaign. “We started the season on March 20th and we

"A super-intensive cherry tree system cannot be exposed to risks"
Entering the market earlier with early varieties of outstanding quality is an undeniable advantage in the cherry sector; just as much as being able to guarantee that the production won't be

Ukraine introduces national standard for potatoes
Ukraine has developed and implemented a national standard for food potatoes. The regulations will be enforced according to the order issued by the Ukrainian Scientific Research and Educational

SANLUCAR chooses HISPATEC to boost production sustainability
The company SanLucar, producer and distributor of premium quality fruit and vegetables, has chosen Hispatec Agrointeligencia as its technology partner to carry out the digital transformation of

"Through our network of suppliers in Spain, Portugal and Israel, we are able to deliver year-round"
Organic sweet potatoes are now nearing the end of the season. "High-quality sweet potatoes from Portugal are still being loaded, so we will not finish this year's marketing season until the end of

"Many customers travel long distances, just for the assortment and quality at the Munich wholesale market"
For several years, Munich-based company Herbafrucht Ltd, which specializes in herbs, has been working with a wild garlic producer from Hungary and another from Romania. "The season usually starts

Illegal trade in pesticides is a scourge for agriculture
Sitofex® is a plant growth regulator that improves fruit size and quality in several crops, particularly table grapes and kiwis. "Unfortunately, for several years now," say Alzchem, manufacturer

Dole stars at RiminiWellness
For all fans of the fitness and wellness world, the appointment not to be missed isRIMINIWELLNESS, the international event dedicated to sport and healthy eating, this year scheduled in the Romagna

"Availability of quality cherries is holding up this season"
In week 20, Bienek Fruchthandels began selling Spanish cherries this year. "The season started with smaller fruits, each carrying a diameter of about 26-28 mm. However, since the middle of this

"We don't expect a stone fruit oversupply on the market anytime this summer"
At Royal, blueberries and raspberries are giving way to the stone fruit season. "Our biggest concern this year is the drought," says Macarena Garcia Otero Reina. "The situation on availability

WA citrus season opens as industry continues to flourish
Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis has launched the 2023 Western Australian citrus season today, with premium quality WA oranges, mandarins and lemons about to hit retail shelves. The