In Southern France 12,000 kilos of citrus are transformed into works of art
Every February, the "Fête du Citron" takes place in Menton, France. Held for the 89th time this year, this lemon festival decorates the streets of this French coastal town from February 11 to 26.

Two frontrunners have emerged for the purchase of Slovenia’s Tuš
British supermarket Waitrose commits 100mln stg to price cuts Upmarket British supermarket group Waitrose said it will spend 100mln pounds ($122mln) to cut prices on over 300 own-brand products as

The Egyptian domestic market is increasingly demanding potatoes
The demand for Egyptian potatoes continues to increase, especially in the local market, said Mr. Abdelrhman Elnogole, from the Egypt Land Company. "This year, there will not be a significant

140.2 thousand tons of bananas were imported to Uzbekistan in 2022
In January-December 2022, Uzbekistan imported 140.2 thousand tons of bananas from abroad in the amount of 63.4 million US dollars. During this time, banana imports increased by 157.2% (51.0

Senegal could do better to promote its banana industry
The banana fruit industry in Senegal has great potential, thanks to a favorable climate, but remains under-exploited, mainly because of a lack of promotion and valorization of the produce. This is

US January almond shipments break record
The Almond Board of California released their January position report on February 9. January shipments reached 230 million pounds (+30% Y-o-Y), a record for the month. The shipment figure comes in

Uzbekistan: cabbage producers suffered huge losses due to abnormal cold weather
The harvest of white cabbage in Uzbekistan was seriously affected due to the abnormal cold in Central Asia in January of this year. As a result, cabbage prices rose sharply, and the export volume

South African citrus calls for presidential support
Over the past year South Africa’s citrus industry has made several passionate calls to the country’s government to intervene in the dispute between the country and the European Union regarding

Mekong Delta King orange growers seek new markets
It is estimated that around 50,000 tonnes of king oranges in Vinh Long Province are in need of consumption and agencies have now stepped in to help growers to find a market for them as over supply

Landgard Bio: Biofach 2023 - focus on product portfolio and industry exchange
How environmentally friendly organic products can benefit from strong cooperative marketing, especially in difficult times, will be demonstrated by Landgard Bio at Biofach in Nuremberg from 14 to

Westfalia showcases avocado advances
Westfalia Fruit’s world-renowned avocado research programme is making significant progress in improving the quality and sustainability of the company’s avocados. The South Africa-based

Research reveals the high protein value of peanuts
"The idea of our company is to go beyond the mere concept of a product. With our research, we want to find its essence and real value for the consumer." This is how Angelica Addeo, brand

Surprising action in the Turkish hazelnut market has led to price swings
EastFruit reports about the surprising events in the Turkish hazelnut market. Turkish Grain Board (TMO), a governmental body that buys and sells hazelnuts from Turkish producers with the aim of

New patisserie packaging for Cassatelle Siciliane oranges
Cassatelle Siciliane, the brand for Tarocco Lempso and Ippolito blood oranges, is back on shelves in Italy and some European countries as of today. This year, it comes in a special packaging.

Kiwifruit can help more Pakistani farmers rise from poverty
According to industry experts, kiwifruit - introduced in Pakistan during the last decade - has great potential and can help more Pakistani farmers throw off poverty. Naveed Ahmed, Scientific

Bananas from Ecuador at £1.12: up 27% compared to last week
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and

“Our second season for Tanzanian avocados is coming up”
The second import season of avocados from Tanzania has started, as more shipments make their way to India: “We’re one of the major importers of avocados in India. We have received the first

Schools in Rhineland-Palatinate can take part in "Kids to the Tuber" free of charge until 21 February
There is huge interest in the nationwide school garden project "Kids to the Tuber". Due to the great interest, the registration deadline for participation in the "Grumbeere Quest" and the

Healthy strawberries, profitable production
"Healthy strawberries, profitable production" is actually the title of a webinar to be held this Thursday, 16 February. It is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and will be addressed by up to four

"After a great import season of mini cucumbers from Spain, the Dutch season begins"
In the Netherlands, NJ Witkamp has begun its new mini cucumber season. "This year, we're working with more growers, totaling just over 12 hectares. Last year there wasn't enough product to serve

AURUM avocados and mangoes stroll through Barcelona
The people of Barcelona have been able to contemplate for some time now the image of the delicious AURUM avocados and mangos walking around their city. The reason is the presence of the brand on

Eric Imbert joins WAC programme
The “golden age” for the avocado category is over, according to international agri-economics researcher Eric Imbert. Commenting on the state of the global market ahead of his appearance at the

Banana prices are at record high in Mumbai
Banana prices have broken all records, reaching Rs 80 per dozen owing to shortage coupled with export diversion. This past fortnight, rates spiraled from Rs 50-60 per dozen to Rs 80 in Borivli,

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023 takes successful stock
63,470 trade visitors, buyers from over 140 countries and 2,610 exhibitors from 92 countries - the leading trade fair for the global fresh produce trade was more international than ever this year,

Fepex calls for greater transparency and defence of national potatoes
The suspicion of fraudulent sales of conservation potatoes from the previous season, mostly of French origin, which are marketed as new potatoes from the current season and of Spanish origin, is a