Cucumbers were at the top of UK inflation charts in March 2023
In March, cucumbers, olive oil and cheese topped Britain's inflation chart. Traditional fish and chips saw the biggest price rise for diners. The cost of a cucumber was up a cool 52% in the 12

Carrot Ventures has announced the launch of Cellar Insights
Carrot Ventures has announced the launch of Cellar Insights. It is the second company emerging from Carrot's AgTech company formation model. "We're extremely pleased to be launching Cellar

FRUIT stock takes step into soft fruit, customization for Royal Berry
Royal Berry began working with FRUIT stock software this year. This Dutch company used Excel sheets, but using the new inventory system gives more insight and structure. Royal Berry chose the Klok

Spring melon deal underway in Mexico
The spring season is here and for Divine Flavor, the grower-shipper is in full swing with its melon program for the next 50 days. With offerings of watermelon (regular seedless and mini seedless),

Southern Spain braced for sharp fall in new potato production
Drought, a recent hot spell and damage caused by frosts last winter have led to a significant reduction in this season’s early new potato crop in southern Spain. As harvesting gets underway in

Avocados: the India opportunity
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"No worries about the mango season in Senegal"
Senegalese mango producers are pleased with good weather conditions, which is not the case in all West African countries, according to Mohamed Mbengue of the Unionagri Des Niayes. "Senegalese

Morocco ranks 3rd in global ranking of fresh raspberry exporters, leaving USA behind
In 2022, Morocco has managed to export more freshraspberries than the USA and ranked third in the global ranking of exporters of these berries, according toEastFruit. Furthermore, Morocco

Strawberries in the field - it's happening (plantation monitoring, 3.05.2023)
The first strawberries from greenhouses are already available for sale, and the first strawberries from tunnel crops are also already appearing. Let us not forget, however, that it is the field

Switzerland: 'Double harvest' for electricity and soft fruit
The production of food and electricity on the same area has been possible in Switzerland since last year. In Beerenland in the Bernese Seeland, Barbara Schwab Züger has put one of the country's

Apple imports reach 5-year low in Egypt due to currency devaluation, food inflation and economic downturn
Egypt, one of the key importers of fresh apples in the world, continues to reduce trade in these fruits, according to EastFruit. Under conditions of rapid devaluation of the national currency,

Packaging trays of Swiss organic mushrooms continuously replaced with 100 percent grass-paper trays
As part of its value-added strategy, the Swiss Mushroom Producers Association (VSP) developed the grass-paper tray in cooperation with Coop. From now on, the packaging trays of Swiss organic brown

Hot climate apples and pears head to South America
VentureFruit, the commercialisation manager for the Hot Climate Partnership, has announced a new partnership that will see the future-focused hot climate breeding programme expand into South

Cheap Russian currency may reduce prices in Azerbaijani markets
In recent years, the seasonal price in Azerbaijan drops for produce have been delayed, and last year the prices for fruits and vegetables only became cheaper towards the end of summer. Independent

Over 4,000 visitors attended Freskon this year
Freskon 2023, the Fruit and Vegetable International Trade Event organised by TIF-HELEXPO from 23 to 25 April at Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, recorded its best performance ever as

Photo Report: Toronto, Canada fresh produce retail visit
Vibrant displays of the freshest fruit and vegetables, sourced from around the world, were seen on the shelves of different retailers in Toronto, Canada last week (25-27 April 2023). During last

Supply chain research to deliver green and gold standard avocados to customers
Western Australian avocados will feature in the second stage of a national research project on managing supply chain risks to deliver more consistent, better quality fruit that satisfies customer

UBCO researchers aim to energize fruit waste
UBC Okanagan researchers are looking at the potential of using fruit waste—both solid and leachate—to power fuel cells. While the energy extracted from food scraps still pales in comparison to

Crisp and crowded, Macfrut convinces
Macfrut celebrated 40 years and did so in grand style. The visit of the Head of State to Cesena on 2 May was the appetiser that gave an even greater insight into the importance and vitality of the

Precision irrigation for blueberry cultivation
Irritec, one of the global leaders in the precision irrigation sector, will be among the protagonists of the 40th edition of Macfrut. The international event that will take place at the Rimini

Innovation and new perspectives, the growth of Jingold
At the end of a successful season in the northern hemisphere and at the start of the season in the southern hemisphere: for Jingoldsi it is a significant moment to take part in Macfrut, the

New grader spots internal decay for Canadian onion producer
Like many farmers, Nova Agri CEO Earl Kidston was struggling with a big problem: internal decay in his onions. After a long process, he found the key that would finally solve the issue: a new