Rungis: Surge in the price of firm flesh potatoes on the morning of March 15th
It is a peculiar time for fruit and vegetables. Many products currently on the market are sold at “record prices”. Onions, for example, are selling for twice as much as last year at the same

With the exception of Chile and South Africa, global citrus producers projected to produce less in the 2022/23 season
Charif Christian Carvajal, the former president of Shaffe (Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters of the Southern Hemisphere), and current marketing director of Asoex for the markets of Europe, the

"The demand for onions in overseas markets has surged"
With the lifting of pandemic control measures, onion exports have gradually returned to normal. The European market was affected by the reduction in production last quarter, and the demand surged.

"While volumes are short most fruit will go to European markets where they traditionally pay more than the UK"
There has been a lot of cold weather in Spain, Morocco and Portugal which has affected the supply of fruit and vegetables but the weather is starting to get back to normal now. “Things are

Onion movement and pricing likely to pick up
Supplies of onions continue to be plentiful as storage crop volume continues to be available while new growing regions are coming on as well. On storage crop onions, the market is holding steady

"The exotic produce market has normalized"
After the peaks registered over the last period for various exotic fruits, the market seems to have now stabilized. Consumption is lower and people are showing an increased awareness when it comes

The date tomato that aims to achieve profitable returns
Already a producer in single fruit harvesting dates, such as Angelle, Seychelle, and Sweetelle, Syngenta is now ready for a new challenge in the same segment with tomatoes grown in clusters.

"Mini cucumbers are increasingly popular"
The new Dutch mini cucumber season has begun at Gilad Produce. The company has been carrying the mini cucumbers under its 'Cuckies' brand for the past few years and now has three hectares in

Budget ‘fails to meet farmers’ needs’
The Chancellor’s Spring Budget has received a largely negative reaction from farming groups. NFU president Minette Batters said Jeremy Hunt’s Budget “fails to address the needs of

'The shortage of vegetables has boosted the sales of broccoli in Germany'
The vegetable market is currently showing some buzz in terms of retail prices, but sales are proceeding at a slow pace. "We believe that rising prices are driving a contraction in consumption.

“Our goal is to make our French vegetables accessible to everyone”
The winter produce season is coming to an end, and spring vegetables are all gradually making their way onto the market. “We are closing the winter produce campaigns early. By the end of March,

Natural bio-control agent for potato storage is set for international approval
It seems there is some good news ahead for potato producers. 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), a naturally occurring bio-control that enhances dormancy, controls spouting and encourages

“We want to strengthen and expand the French small fruit production”