Camposol/Peru: First container with pitahaya on its way to Europe
15 t were transported to Europe by sea. Another shipment was made by air. According to Veritrade, a platform specialised in foreign trade, Camposol is the first Peruvian company to make a

New UK taskforce protects welfare seasonal workers
A new taskforce has been established to ensure the responsible recruitment and employment of migrant workers under the UK seasonal workers scheme. The group is made up of trade bodies, retailers,

Israel’s 2022-23 avocado harvest - volumes lower and lighter
Israel’s 2022-2023 avocado season, has seen lower volumes with an estimated 70 000 tons up to now, compared to over 100 000 tons at the same time last year. “It's been a challenging season to

Wielkość międzynarodowego handlu mrożonymi malinami przewyższyła wielkość handlu mrożonymi truskawkami
Zespół analityków EastFruit odkrył podczas przygotowań do pierwszej konferencji online na temat rynku mrożonych owoców, jagód i warzyw, że w 2021 roku doszło do ważnego wydarzenia

Md proposes Lemons for research
In Md network sales outlets throughout Italy, it is possible to purchase, until 26 March, Sicilian lemons of the primofiore variety untreated on the surface. The proceeds will go to support the

Bitesize lemons create consumer buzz
Tiny Italian lemons with edible skins and a sweeter taste are creating a buzz in parts of northern Europe, as demand for the relatively unknown fruit increases. Marketed as Lemon Snack and

Rise in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports were up by 7% per cent in volume and 15% in value in 2022, according to figures from the Customs and Excise Department of the Tax Agency, processed by

Nelka RZ: novedad de Rijk Zwaan and berenjena
From this Tuesday until tomorrow, Wednesday 22nd March, those attending the Rijk Zwaan field days will be able to learn about the main advantages of the variety that has just been introduced into

Kenyan avocado suppliers demand more time to comply with new regulations
Kenyan avocado suppliers are uncertain about the regulations imposed by nation’s regulatory body as the harvesting season draws close. Traders call for an exemption to comply with regulations

20% less garlic area
"A problem that worries us a lot, given that garlic is an economic engine for many municipalities in Spain", regrets the president of the National Garlic Board, Julio Bacete, who added that this

New Edeka campaign shows: More sustainability in shopping does not have to be expensive
Edeka's new sustainability campaign starts on 20 March. The accompanying TV commercial shows a ballerina playfully prancing through the store on pointe shoes. The core message: just as

Exports of 2022 apples from Moldova will be half that of last year
According to experts from Moldovan organizations of agricultural producers in Moldova, about 60 000-65 000 tonnes of apples from the harvest of 2022 remained in the refrigerated warehouses of

Salix Fruits opens new office in Egypt
Salix Fruits has opened a new office in Sadat City, Egypt, marking the latest stage in its ongoing international expansion. It will source Egyptian citrus for the company’s growing customer

"Supplier approval is a thing of the past"
“In today's highly interconnected and fast-paced world, the food industry relies heavily on global supply chains to supply consumers with safe, high-quality products. Therefore, food traders

Chickpeas on the rise at Tesco
Chickpeas have become the latest pulse crop to come into fashion as Brits look to find cheap but nutritious ways to bulk out their meals. That’s according to Tesco, which reports seeing

First of New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit crop sets sail to Japan
The first shipment of the 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit season has now departed the Port of Tauranga, carrying around 2,500 tons (more than 600,000 trays) of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit to customers in

Zespri sees signs of shipping improvement
The 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit export campaign is under way, with single-desk marketer Zespri anticipating a “more stable” shipping environment this year. The first shipment of

Rijk Zwaan and IG International introduce India to Sweet Palermo
Rijk Zwaan has teamed up with Indian trading company IG International to introduce Sweet Palermo® to the Indian market. The sweet pointed peppers in four different colours are a good fit with

Further dismay for UK growers as they continue to be omitted from energy support scheme
NFU president Minette Batters has expressed fresh concern that protected crops and poultry have continued to be left off the government’s Energy & Trade Intensive Industries support

Hungary expects normal 2023 cherry harvest season
As relatively good, warm spring weather continues across Hungary, producers in the country expect a normal 2023 cherry harvest of about 10 000 tons again. The harvest is due to start with the

“Onion production is about 60 per cent lower, demand is strong”
Despite a lower production of onions in Egypt this season, Gehan ElSheref, executive manager of Agro Best, feels they’ll be able to supply onions for a long time to come: “The onion crop is