Aldi Süd focuses on German produce in the asparagus season
German farmers harvested less asparagus last year than they had in years. Demand was lower than in previous years, and many farmers reduced their quantities. Asparagus in German stores therefore

Tonga: New export packhouse facility planned for root crops
In the Eastern District of Tongatapu, a planned multi-purpose packhouse facility for root crops will serve as a processing and packing facility for both frozen and fresh produce. The packhouse

"The Valley Gold variety is a true alternative to alternaria"
"In a campaign very much marked by the high levels of alternaria, a variety that is resistant to this disease has reached the market, bringing a qualitative leap for the trade, and becoming also a

Ukraine imports onions from Kyrgyzstan, India and China
Ukraine recently received its first large onion shipment from Kyrgyzstan, totaling nearly 150 tonnes. This was made possible by the early lifting of Kyrgyzstan's export ban in March 2023.

UK SMEs fear for the future
Some 41 per cent of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe their business may be in financial difficulties in a year’s time, according to a survey commissioned by the Business

Egyptian garlic enjoys 2 months of no competition
Egyptian producers and exporters of garlic are about to kick off the 2023/2024 season with high spirits, amidst favorable conditions for Egyptian production, says Mohamed Shaaban, CEO of Garlico.

New CEO for Plant & Food Research

Lineage Logistics expands European footprint
Lineage Logistics, the global temperature-controlled solutions provider, has opened a new Southern Europe headquarters in Madrid as part of its continued investment in the region. With the launch

USDA swears in 32 members to Potatoes USA’s board of directors
On March 14, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture conducted a swearing-in ceremony for 30 producer members and two importers to join the Potatoes USA Board of Directors during its

Protecting Tasmania’s potato industry
The Rockliff Liberal Government is taking proactive steps to support potato producers after the detection of Potato Virus Y tuber necrosis strain. The virus causes a disease of potatoes called