Port of Hamburg in a challenging environment
The problematic trend in the world economy is affecting Port of Hamburg throughput figures. As in other ports of Northern Europe, seaborne cargo throughput is falling, yet the trend in certain sea

Start of Uruguayan kaki sales season in Europe
The Spanish Rojo Brillante kaki season came to a close between January and February; earlier than usual and with high prices due to a significantly smaller harvest. Now, kakis are returning to

The price paid for the Moroccan tomatoes imported into the EU increased by 12%
EU tomato and citrus fruit imports from third countries are subject to enhanced monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. The data shows an undeniable increase in the volume

Argentina’s citrus sector faces further headwind in delayed start to 2023 season
Argentina’s citrus sector faces further headwinds after a delayed start to the 2023 season due to drought, with the country facing the world’s worst inflation of over 100% and currency

Moroccan onion exports up despite serious drought
Despite the most severe drought over the past three decades in Morocco in summer 2022, the country continued to increase onion exports, according to EastFruit. In the first nine months of the

Ciliegino Giubilo, Sicilian producers consecrate it
Last year was the absolute market debut for the Giubilo F1 cherry. The variety, created by Hazera and distributed by Vilmorin-Mikadowon the trust of Sicilian growers thanks to its characteristics.

British Berry Growers sets up R&D board

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

Joerg Sonne appointed Senior Managing Director Region North Europe
Joerg Sonne will become Senior Managing Director Region North Europe, succeeding Martin Rolf, who will take over the position of Managing Director Human Resources.

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

150 million from the NRP, a boon for Italmercati
The EUR 150 million of the PNRR allocated to the Italian agri-food markets will generate an additional turnover of EUR 2.8 billion per year (today it amounts to EUR 10 billion) and 7,000 jobs. A

Organic fruit slushies from Valencia
The company, located in Guadassuar, has developed an important R+D+i process for something as traditional and Valencian as the consumption of fruit and horchata, taking an unprecedented step

Zucchiolo: the new vegetable that chefs are looking at
It has a thin, firm skin like a cucumber, and a pleasant, mild taste like a courgette. But its appearance is reminiscent of a pumpkin. Do you know what it is? It's called Zucchiolo, a mix between

Juan Tomás Cano, new president of Hortiespaña
The Spanish Fruit and Vegetable Interprofessional (HORTIESPAÑA) held its 7th Ordinary General Assembly this morning, at which it was unanimously decided to elect Juan Tomás Cano Aguilera,

Fruidor Terroirs acquires Vivy Fruits and strengthens its position in the Loire Valley
On the 5th of May, Fruidor Terroirs signed the acquisition of Vivy Fruits, a French company based in the department of Maine-et-Loire. Specialized in vegetables from the Loire Valley, Vivy Fruits

Drought brings Spanish garlic harvest forward
The National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers, ANPCA, met in its extraordinary General Assembly held in Santaella (Códoba), on the occasion of the start of the new Spanish garlic

Moroccan onion exports up despite serious drought
Despite the most severe drought over the past three decades in Morocco in summer 2022, the country continued to increase onion exports, according to EastFruit. In the first nine months of the

The "extreme situation" in Andalusia's fruit-growing industry
Although the situation varies according to production areas, Andalusian farmers are beginning to abandon part of their plantations in order to, in the best of cases, try to save the other part by

Mozambique's newest cold store opens
A newly-built cold store was on 16 May opened at its site in the Matola Cargo Terminal where stakeholders in the clearing and forwarding of fruit met. The Matola Cargo Terminal within the port of

"Watermelon prices have plunged to the levels they normally have in July due to the large supply and low demand"
The area devoted to watermelon cultivation in Spain decreased by about 20% over the previous season, a decrease that has been offset by higher yields than usual in Almeria's greenhouses. However,

Moroccan soft fruit season ends earlier than usual
The soft fruit season is about to end in Morocco, earlier than usual, due to adverse weather conditions that have exhausted the plants, and a low demand that demotivated producers. Zouhir

"Asparagus supply and demand very well-balanced this season"
"We're not celebrating before we reach the finish line," says the Dutch cooperative ZON's asparagus buyer, Rick Mengers. "But, so far, the asparagus market's supply and demand are

Table grape campaign is about to start in Morocco, hit by climate upsets
The table grape season is about to kick off in Morocco, with the first harvests expected by the end of May. Volumes will be impacted by the climatic abnormalities and drought that the country is

The Union highlights its commitment to the SDGs
La Unión, a leading company in the fruit and vegetable sector, has joined in the celebration of World Recycling Day by highlighting its main projects linked to recycling and waste reduction,