Tenderstem® sees strong results on the ‘Emerald Isle'
Tenderstem® broccoli, has seen strong results and consistent growth year on year in Ireland. This comes after a strengthening of the partnership between Coregeo; the master licensor for the brand

South Africa's week 10 grape intake 92% lower than last season
Rain in the late regions of South Africa led to a 92% decrease in year on year n ational inspection volumes for week 10 with a total of 302 536 cartons (4,5 kg equivalent). This is 92% less than

Kenya might face low earnings as drought could affect 40 percent of avocado crop
Kenya’s horticulture sector is facing low earnings this year from avocado exports as 40 percent of the fruits have been affected by the ongoing drought even as the export market opens next week.

High vegetable prices drives Sweden’s highest food prices increases in 72 years
Very high vegetable prices in Sweden are driving the highest level of food price increases in the country in 72 years, while they also contributed to the highest inflation in 30 years. Sweden's

“We are already noticing an increased demand for Egyptian potatoes in the market this year”
Egypt has an undeniable role in the global potato and sweet potato market. According to the most recent data, Egypt is the sixth largest exporter of potatoes in the world, only behind the 4

Quality, not quantity the focus for Pérez Zara Agrícola
Hugo, when was Pérez Zara Agrícola was established and what its main line of business? Hugo Steeds: We are a small family business founded in 1999, with our roots in micro-distribution and local

New line of products in water, vinegar, salt and lemon juice
“We use seasonal produce as raw materials for our processed products, including turnip tips which are made into spreads and products in oil. The market is not lively as, when demand for

First German asparagus from covered, heated fields available already
Since the end of last week, OGA/OGV Nordbaden eG in Bruchsal has been offering the first asparagus from covered heated open ground areas from German production, managing director Hans Lehar tells

Garlic Solutions' new fresh catering products in range at Van Gelder groente & fruit
Garlic Solutions is a large supplier of unpeeled and peeled garlic cloves in Europe. It has for several years produced and supplied freshly chopped spices, blends and also fresh-cut convenience

"Our goal: to supply Belgian potatoes year-round; something I think we're close to achieving"
Costs keep rising, consumer demands keep changing, and sustainability is becoming increasingly important. In today's market, distinguishing yourself is, therefore, becoming more and more critical.

No sale for stricken Wellpak
No buyer has been found for stricken fresh produce supplier Wellpak. The £31.9m-turnover Alomora Group, whose companies include Wellpak (UK) and Ackio (UK), was placed into administration on 8

Magic Star apple coming to the United States
Continuing their goal to offer new and exciting tree fruit options to the industry, Proprietary Variety Management proudly announces they have reached an agreement with Fresh Forward, a plant

“The main reason projects fail to reach the predicted ROI, is that there has not been enough time put into planning"
End-of-line automation in the packing industry has been gaining ground for a number of years. The decrease in labour after Brexit followed by the social-distancing challenges of Covid has really

South African market feels effects of flooded banana fields in Mozambique
Banana availability in South Africa has tightened as a result of the flooding in the southern parts of Mozambique last month. Up to 75% of the bananas sold at Gauteng’s municipal markets come

Vegan food concepts, innovative packaging and processing technology shape out-of-home market
From March 10-14, Messe Hamburg hosted Internorga, the largest industry event for the German-speaking out-of-home market. Exhibitor areas at the gastronomy trade show included digital

"Convenience remains highly valued, in the Peruvian season's last weeks too"
Despite the Peruvian grape season nearing its end, sales are still going well at Dijk Foods in Belgium. "We're currently working exclusively with those grapes. There's enough supply coming from

Stronger prices on offer for Australian apple and pear growers
The effects of adverse weather will be evident in the 2023 Australian apple and pear crop, according to the latest forecast from industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL). Chief executive

Earthquakes in Turkey increased demand for Kashmir apples in Indian markets
Fruit growers have heaved a sigh of relief as demand for Kashmir apples has shot by more than 40 percent in different markets across the country. Industry sources said the earthquake in Turkey has

Tomra readies for World Avocado Congress
Tomra Food is set to share its latest advances in post-harvest technology and present an academic paper regarding measurement methods for improving product quality at the upcoming World Avocado

"Smooth chicory sales; especially to Germany and Italy"
European chicory is currently selling well. "At Belgian auctions, the price is between €1.30 and €1.40, and sales of packaged chicory, too, continue well. Italy and Germany are particularly

Weighted average prices for oranges in the EU stood at €82/100kg in February
Weighted average prices for oranges in the EU stood at €82/100kg in February which constitutes an increase of 1% in comparison to the month before. The prices in Greece came in at €45/100kg,

High tolerance to ToBRFV is essential for tomatoes
"Two years ago, before the Ukraine conflict and the exponential increase in production crises, I said I thought innovation and production improvement were essential to remain competitive

With the exception of Chile and South Africa, global citrus producers projected to produce less in the 2022/23 season
Charif Christian Carvajal, the former president of Shaffe (Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters of the Southern Hemisphere), and current marketing director of Asoex for the markets of Europe, the