Modern packing solutions making tomato packhouses more competitive
Tomatoes are one of life’s blessings. For growers, tomatoes give a high yield and are in strong demand. Consumers appreciate that tomatoes are packed with healthy antioxidants, nutrients, and

Tomato prices rebound in April, Dutch prices fall slightly harder
In the EU, tomato prices rose slightly in April after a sharp decline. That goes against the trend; prices usually keep falling in April. On average, a kilo yielded €2.20. In the Netherlands,

HAB webinar series looks to inspire global industry
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has created a webinar based on key takeaways from its recent participation at last month’s World Avocado Congress in New Zealand. During its presentation to an

Demand for Canada’s apples growing in Asian markets
Scotian Gold, the Canadian cooperative sees an increasing demand for their apples in the South East Asian markets. “We’ve developed the Scotian Gold brand identity in the Asian market through

"Ekologiczny rynek jabłek nie odbija się tak jak rynek konwencjonalny"
Podczas gdy wydaje się, że sezon konwencjonalnych belgijskich jabłek zakończy się całkiem nieźle, jabłka organiczne pozostają w tyle. Podobnie jak na rynku konwencjonalnym, jabłka

"Organic apple market not rebounding like the conventional one"
While it seems the conventional Belgian apple season will end on quite a good note, organic apples are lagging. As in the conventional market, organic apples had a tough year. "The organic apple

Egyptian frozen strawberry exports to China increase 10-fold in 5 years!
Egyptian exporters have become the main beneficiaries of rapidly growing demand for frozen strawberries in China in the past few years, according to EastFruit. Egypt has been the leading exporter

Kenijscy rolnicy przestawiają się z uprawy tytoniu na uprawę awokado
Ostatnia globalna zmiana w kierunku bardziej świadomego zdrowotnie stylu życia doprowadziła do przyjęcia zdrowszych nawyków żywieniowych, w tym zwiększonego spożycia owoców

Kenyan farmers switch from tobacco to avocado farming
The recent global shift towards a more health-conscious way of life has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. In Migori

Tesco zaprezentowało swoją pierwszą w historii gamę dań głównych "Finest Signature Vegetables".
Finlandia: Kesko odnotowało spadek sprzedaży porównywalnej grupy w kwietniu Spółka detaliczna Kesko odnotowała spadek sprzedaży o 3,8% rok do roku w ujęciu porównywalnym, do

Tesco has unveiled its first-ever range of ‘Finest Signature Vegetables’ main dishes
Finland: Kesko sees decline in comparable group sales in April Retailer Kesko has reported a 3.8% year-on-year decline in sales in comparable terms, to €964.4mln, in April. The grocery trade

Georgian growers using high tunnels switch from tomatoes and cucumbers to blueberries
EastFruit analysts highlight unusually high import volumes of cucumbers and tomatoes in the 2022-2023 off-season. There are issues with the local high tunnels, which are key local suppliers during

KE ocenia 119 programów promocji produktów rolno-spożywczych
Komisja Europejska ocenia 119 propozycji programów promocji produktów rolno-spożywczych złożonych do 20 kwietnia przez podmioty i organizacje z państw członkowskich, które mają

FEDEMCO presents the ECOWOOX® seal at the Global Tomato Congress
During his speech, Martínez outlined the key points of the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), published on 30 November. The regulation, which introduces the concept of

Tesco представила первый в истории ассортимент основных блюд "Лучшие фирменные овощи
Финляндия: Kesko отмечает снижение сопоставимых продаж в апреле Ритейлер Kesko сообщил о снижении продаж в

Weakening Lira causes uncertainty in commodity markets amid Turkish elections
Simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Turkey on 14th May. The results are set to have a significant impact on several commodities, including nuts, dried fruit, and

Кенийские фермеры переходят от выращивания табака к выращиванию авокадо
Недавний глобальный сдвиг в сторону более здорового образа жизни привел к принятию более здоровых

It is better to grow organic tomatoes to keep up with the times
Located just a few km from Scoglitti (RG), Amelia Gangarossa's company produces organic tomatoes for the fresh produce market. The soil and weather conditions of this area, favored by the

Syngenta unveils ‘ToBRFV Resistant’ seal at Global Tomato Congress
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has launched a ‘ToBRFV Resistant’ seal to indicate Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) resistant varieties. The company said the new seal embodies its commitment

Cebula zmusza Erdogana do głosowania
Po 20 latach niekwestionowanych rządów Recep Tayyip Erdogan będzie musiał przejść do rundy w wyborach prezydenckich w Turcji. W pierwszej turze w ostatnią niedzielę

Lidl GB is calling on other supermarkets to make fruit & veg more appealing to kids
Just Eat appoints new Managing Director for UK and Ireland Claire Pointon has been appointed as Just Eat’s new Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. Pointon takes over from Andrew Kenny, who

Lidl GB wzywa inne supermarkety do uczynienia owoców i warzyw bardziej atrakcyjnymi dla dzieci.
Just Eat mianuje nowego dyrektora zarządzającego na Wielką Brytanię i Irlandię Claire Pointon została mianowana nowym dyrektorem zarządzającym Just Eat na Wielką Brytanię

Fruit and vegetables, packers look to a sustainable future
Macfrut 2023 was a key stage for the world of packaging machines, as could be seen by visiting the Ulma Packaging stand. Among the models exhibited by the company from Gragnano Trebbiense (PC):

Onions force Erdogan to the ballot
After 20 years of unchallenged rule, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will have to go to the runoff in Turkey's presidential elections. In the first round last Sunday, more than 60 million voters gave him