Kazakhstan lacks storage facilities for vegetables
Producers of fruit and vegetable products in Kazakhstan often experience problems related to the storage of their products. Therefore, during the season, they have to sell products at low prices.

British apple and pear orchards are set to shrink
British apple and pear orchards are set to shrink as growers have cancelled 150,000 new tree orders this season. The reason for this is that prices offered by supermarkets have failed to match the

Jingold's project with Marvel SuperHeroes to enhance small kiwis
At Fruit Logistica, we asked Jingold for news about the recent Superheroesominikiwi project. "We launched it this winter," says Federico Milanese, international development manager, "a

The production of microgreens in the basement established in Fergana (Uzbekistan) (photo)
An entrepreneur from the city of Ferghana in Uzbekistan has established the production of microgreens in the basement of a multi-storey block. He supplies them to local cafes, restaurants, and

ETTDT returns for fifth year
Veg Power and ITV announced today (10 February) that their multi-award winning Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign, proven to get kids eating veg, has returned for its fifth consecutive year. With

“Farming For the Future is our contribution to farming in South Africa”
Concerned at the environmental impact of farming, Woolworths decided almost two decades ago to take the food chain into their own hands. The Farming For the Future programme which today supports

TOMRA Food appoints new regional sales director for North America for its processed food business area
TOMRA Food continues to strengthen its commitment to support and deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers across the USA and Canada by appointing Sean Slevin as Regional Sales Director of TOMRA

Global Produce vertical integration into Saudi Arabia
Following their strong growth trajectory, Hong Kong-based Global Produce Holding will open the doors of Global Produce Saudi Arabia Joint Venture in Riyadh on the first of April 2023. Last year

Ukrainian farmers have reduced prices for carrots
A downward trend has started on the Ukrainian carrot market at the beginning of the week, analysts of the EastFruit project report. The main reason for the reduction in carrot price was the

Onion prices in Ukraine are beyond the wildest expectations
Onion remains one of the most demanded positions in the fruit and vegetable market of Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts report. Trade in the segment is currently very active, while the supply is

Alphonso mango supply crosses 100 boxes a day in APMC Vashi
The Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Vashi continues to receive a good supply of Alphonso mangoes. Yesterday, the market received as many as 125 boxes of Devgad and Raigad Alphonso.

World's first vegetable dating service launched by Oddbox
France: Auchan aims to focus more on fresh produce and warns about high inflation In an interview with ‘Apolline Matin’ on RMC and RMC Story, Pascale Cartier, director of food supply at Auchan

Philippines' Metro Pacific signs $97 mln investment agreement for coconut firm
Philippine conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp has entered into a deal to acquire a third of Axelum Resources Corp to expand its agriculture portfolio. Metro Pacific said its subsidiary

Two INSV-resistant Romaine lettuce varieties for US market launched
After years of intensive research and breeding, the Dutch vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan is launching two Romaine lettuce varieties for the US market with a resistance against the Impatiens

Promotional prices on avocados help keep demand strong for the Super Bowl
With the Big Game taking place this Sunday, supplies of avocados--a popular food associated with Super Bowl Sunday--are ample. “The quality of avocados from Mexico has been great and supply is

Georgia buys record-high volumes of walnuts despite the recent improvements in production
EastFruit analysts highlight unprecedentedly large volumes of walnut imports by Georgia in the last three months. Research points to increased local demand. Fueled by state support, Georgia

Bayer AG: Bill Anderson becomes Chairman of the Board of Management
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Bill Anderson as Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer with effect from 1 June 2023. He will already join the company as a member of the