Downward tomato trend in Spain reversed since energy crisis
The market for tomatoes produced in Spain has been on the decline for the past 5-10 years, while peppers and cucumbers have been growing. Since the recent energy crisis in Northern Europe,

Vellsam teams up with US-based Del Monte Fresh
Vellsam Materias Bioactivas has reached an important worldwide agreement with the US producer and marketer Del Monte Fresh through which they will form a new company with which they will open new

More dragon fruit from Ecuador breaks the market

"I'd love a few more years like this"
"I think what's happening on the onion market is absolutely amazing. There's confidence in the product, and there's a market again. So you can make good money. That livens things up. I'd love a

Silafrica discusses best packaging options
When it comes to exporting fruits and vegetables, packaging is a critical aspect that cannot be overlooked. Not only does it ensure the produce reaches its destination in good condition, but it

Peru: Mango exports up eight percent in volume so far
By the end of week 10, the Andean country had exported 226,027 t of fresh mangoes, agraria.pe refers to the Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM). The main destination market was

South Africa's Competition Commission launches fresh produce market inquiry
South Africa's Competition Commission has formally launched the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI), which will officially commence on 31 March 2023. This launch follows the publication of the

Farmers receive govt cash boost to go organic
Farmers who convert to organic will receive up to a third more cash than last year as the government increases support for nature-friendly farming, the organic certification body the Soil