Potatoes continue to be exported to Portugal and Holland from Ireland
Irish domestic consumption should see a boost with colder weather conditions this week. Demand for peeling material has picked up again this week with strong prices reported. Current weather

"Mini cucumbers are increasingly popular"
The new Dutch mini cucumber season has begun at Gilad Produce. The company has been carrying the mini cucumbers under its 'Cuckies' brand for the past few years and now has three hectares in

Dutch cooperatives team up for TOV auction sales

“It's been one of the most difficult campaigns we've had"
Anecoop has presented the results of the 2021-2022 campaign at its General Assembly, held at the Valencia Conference Center. Despite having marketed 10% less volume (759,882 tons) than in the

Change in the Management Board of Edeka Südwest
For family reasons, Caroline Wilkens, Member of the Management Board of Edeka Südwest, will be taking a break and therefore leaving the company at the end of this month after more than 30 years

Watermelon volumes in Morocco will increase this season
Despite the Moroccan government's limitation of the areas where watermelons can be grown, which excluded for example the Zagoura region, a large watermelon region that is experiencing acute hydric

"This season looks good, breaking with the turmoil of last year"
Senegalese producers of Kent mango in the Fattick region are expecting a good season, breaking with the turmoil of last year, assures Aminata Dominique Diouf, of the producer Domaine Agricole de

IFA calls for an speedy increase in retail potato prices
Tim Cullinan, the president of the Irish Farmers’ Association, is calling for an immediate and significant increase in retail potato prices. He addressed a national meeting of growers in Dublin

CTI FoodTech from Italy opened a new US facility
The Italian fruit processing machinery manufacturer CTI FoodTech scales up by opening a new US facility in Lodi, California. This new addition adds to the already well-established facilities of

Budget ‘fails to meet farmers’ needs’
The Chancellor’s Spring Budget has received a largely negative reaction from farming groups. NFU president Minette Batters said Jeremy Hunt’s Budget “fails to address the needs of

Praakritik: Delivery of organic fruits and vegetables in Bangalore
Belgium: 150 prospective buyers for Delhaize branches More than 150 candidates have already expressed interest in taking over one of Delhaize‘s 128 branches. These include entrepreneurs,