Later starts in bell pepper growing regions
There’s no shortage of supply of bell peppers in the market currently. “Right now, players are getting up and running in the Coachella desert and we also have Mexico finishing up its deal,”

Car, fruit and vegetable shortages with flooding
The aftermath of the flooding in Emilia Romagna and the sudden changes in temperature are causing a major drop in the supply of fruit and vegetables with consequences for consumers' wallets and

In 2022, Morocco exported more tomatoes than Spain
Morocco has exported more tomatoes than Spain for the first time ever. According to data prepared by Hortoinfo, 10 years ago Spain exported 124.74% more tomatoes than Morocco, a figure that fell

Reemoon sets milestone with Mario’s Packhouse installation
Reemoon has completed its largest Australian installation to date delivering a new six-lane sizer to Mario’s Packhouse in Griffith, New South Wales. Reemoon vice director Dennis Clock reviewed

"Aragon's stone fruit production figures this year will be similar to those of 2019"
It will still take a few days before the stone fruit campaign is in full swing in the Spanish region of Aragon. At the moment, producers are carrying out the thinning and harvesting of the first

Learning the tough lessons of Panama Disease
For the past decade, Panama Disease TR4 has cast a long shadow over the global banana business and Gert Kema of Wageningen University and Research, a leading authority on Panama Disease had a

Unravelling misconceptions and proclaiming the true, fresh face of fruits and vegetables

Bio-Planet plans to open its first store in Luxembourg next year
India: Swiggy Instamart asks people to name green leafy veggies, promises cash prize Swiggy Instamart took to Twitter to share a challenge with its followers. The simple yet intriguing task was to

Cocaine found in banana containers at Malta Freeport
A total 270 kilograms of cocaine were intercepted by Customs in two containers loaded with bananas. These were intercepted at Malta Freeport, sailing from Ecuador to Slovenia. Customs said that

"High demand for early glasshouse produce in direct marketing"
On May 22, about the same time as last year, Lower Rhine horticultural company Hoffmann could offer the first blueberries of this year's season. The home-fresh produce from unheated glasshouses is

Back end of Pacific Northwest cherry crop to be lighter with bigger cherries
Last week’s jump in temperatures in Washington was welcomed by Pacific Northwest cherry growers. In turn, this also means that the back end of the cherry crop is likely to be a more moderate

German Fruit & Vegetable Congress 2023: Must-attend event for decision-makers

Fertilisation matters. What to do when you have several varieties of strawberries?
When planning to grow strawberries, it is advisable to find out in advance what requirements the varieties have and divide them in this respect. The Strawberry Inspirations collection grows as

"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

Ursula von der Leyen visits flooded areas
"Thank you to the president who wanted to come to Emilia to see the situation that the region and the entire nation is facing". Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this in Bologna, after flying

Dzisiejsze ceny truskawek na Giełdzie w Goławinie - 26.05.2023
Ceny truskawek na Giełdzie w Goławinie utrzymują się na relatywnie niskim poziomie. Obecnie jest dostępnych wielu sprzedawców, a ich liczba nadal rośnie, co wpływa na większą

Freshfel champions the true face of fresh produce
Freshfel Europe held its Annual Event 2023 in Brussels yesterday (25 May), bringing together over 100 participants from the business under the theme ‘A fresh face for fruit and vegetables’.

Fruchthandel Magazine wishes you a happy Pentecost!
Due to Whitsun on 29 May, Fruchthandel Magazine is taking a break. On Tuesday, 30 May, we will be back as usual with fresh news from the fruit and vegetable sector. The Fruchthandel Magazine team

Great potential for Vietnam exports
An expert panel discussed some of the key challenges and opportunities to Vietnam’s fast-developing fresh fruit exports at a seminar hosted by Asia Fruit Logistica in Ho Chi Minh City last week.

“Right now, everybody in the US is desperate for grapes”

Akorn Technology announces fresh mango business expansion in Africa
Following the successful introduction of their Akorn Natural™ coatings for mango and avocado in South America, Akorn Technology announces the expansion of their business in Africa. With funding

Vegetable cultivation trend in Germany seems to decline
In Germany, vegetables were grown on around 126,000 hectares in 2022 - a decline of around four percent compared to the previous year. This is according to the report of the "National Dialogue on