Asaja asks MAPA to defend the Spanish potato against LIDL's "deceit".
Against the campaign launched by the distribution chain LIDL with offers of potatoes at 0.90 euros/kilo, assuring that they are new potatoes (from this season) and of Spanish origin, ASAJA warns

Price Report on Oranges in Rotterdam - 10-FEB-2023
---ORANGES: 15 kg cartons Variety | Size | Price (EUR) EG Navel | 48s | 10.60-14.84 EG Navel | 56s | 10.60-14.84 EG Navel | 64s | 10.60-14.31 EG Navel | 72s | 10.07-12.45 EG Navel | 80s |

Exportable supply of fruits and vegetables from Guatemala has many opportunities at the Fruit Logistica 2023
European consumers have an increasing interest in new flavors and especially in the variety of fruits and vegetables now produced in Latin America. Guatemala, with a delegation from the Agexport

France: Decline in potato exports
As announced by the interprofessional umbrella organisation of the French potato industry CNIPT (Comité Nationale Interprofessionel de la Pomme de Terre), French potato exports show a decline of

"We've become the largest producers of green asparagus in Europe and the second-biggest producers in the world"
The first green asparagus began to sprout in small quantities as early as January in Granada, which is unusually early and a consequence of the spring temperatures at the start of winter. The cold

‘UK potato industry faces increasingly long list of pressures’
This Monday saw the first board meeting of GB Potatoes (GBP). Time was taken to look at the future direction of GBP. The inaugural Chair Mark Taylor explained that for the organization to be able

BVEO: Between cost pressure and weak demand - assessment of the fruit and vegetable market
After an immensely challenging year, the Federal Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations (BVEO) does not see any quick relief for farms in the current year. In particular, the

LatAm Taskforce ramps up pressure on CSR commitments
The LatAm Taskforce, a consortium of banana producers and exporters of Latin America, met this week at the Fruit Logistica fair in Berlin to engage with stakeholders on the topic of shared

Monthly EU orange imports at 27.650 tonnes in January 2023
Monthly 2022/23 EU orange imports came in at 27.650 tonnes in January. The majority of this volume (21.244 tonnes) came in from Egypt. The number stood at 30.840 tonnes in January 2022.

"Red-flesh navel oranges are popular in export markets"
Cara cara navel oranges, also known as red flesh oranges, have been an emerging variety in the domestic citrus market over recent years. "The peel and flesh are red, attractive in appearance,

"Good grape prices, but sales are lagging"
Even though grape prices are good this winter, sales are lagging, says Wibo van den Ende of the Dutch company Vita Optima. "Current costs demand higher prices, which doesn't always translate into

New project in Kenya and Rwanda sets out to teach avocado and mango farmers climate-smart practices
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and the Center for International Forest Research (CIFOR) - in collaboration with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - have launched a

World Potato Congress congratulates Dr. Heck on appointment as CIP Director General
The World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) Board of Directors congratulates Dr. Simon Heck on being chosen as the next Director General of the International Potato Center (CIP), headquartered in

Tanzania: Isles government acknowledges that ban on banana imports will remain
According to Minister for Agriculture, Natural Resources, Irrigation and Livestock Shamata Shaame Khamis, the Zanzibar government will not reverse a decision to ban imports of fresh banana into

Exports of mandarins from Adjara have reduced by half
Exports of mandarins from Adjara in the 2022-2023 season amounted to about 15,500 tons, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara told EastFruit. According to the ministry,

President of Potatoes USA says worldwide potato demand is outpacing production
Blair Richardson told the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers conference that 20 years ago, the U.S. controlled about 55% of the global potato export market, but now, it’s closer to 23%.

Bangladesh growers swap rice for vegetables due to water troubles
In response to a dryer climate, farmers in Bangladesh are planting vegetables instead of rice. Drought has grown increasingly common in the region of Barind, while groundwater levels are dropping

BVEO: Between cost pressure and weak demand - assessment of the O+G market
After an immensely challenging year, the Federal Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations (BVEO) does not see any quick relief for farms in the current year. In particular, the

Jingold's project with Marvel SuperHeroes to enhance small kiwis
At Fruit Logistica, we asked Jingold for news about the recent Superheroesominikiwi project. "We launched it this winter," says Federico Milanese, international development manager, "a

Del Monte expands single-serve banana distribution
Fresh Del Monte has announced that it is expanding its 24-count single-serve Del Monte banana box across the European market. According to the company, the product is packed in a small box

Save the date: Webinar on the European food chain
If you are interested in EU agriculture and fisheries statistics and in the wider farm-to-fork chain, Eurostat has the perfect event for you. Join us for a webinar on 22 February to learn more