The Windsor Framework should ensure faster movement of fresh produce into Northern Ireland and Ireland
This week the UK government and the EU finally came up with an agreement a protocol for trade with Northern Ireland. The Windsor Framework which has been agreed in principle covers, amongst other

BERDEA SAT becomes largest specialised courgette producer in Almería
Now that BERDEA SAT has significantly increased its number of certified farmers in GLOBALG.A.P., GRASP and SPRING it is set to become the most relevant specialised producer for courgettes in

“We want to be known for the quality and diversity of our sweet potatoes”
South Africa’s largest sweet potato producer has been exporting to the UK, Europe and the Middle East for the past five years, totalling almost 10,000 tons of sweet potatoes last year. Langplaas

Diversification is the key to overcoming challenges
Anyone in the fresh produce business knows that it is not one of the easiest businesses to be in, with all the ups and downs, be it from the markets, currency, weather or even global pandemics!

Low potato and onion prices in Maharashtra
Onion prices have crashed in Maharashtra and potato prices have spiraled downwards in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and some other states. The crashing of onion and potato prices has once again

Eucofel approves roadmap for 2023
Fruits and Vegetables Europe, Eucofel, an organisation made up of producer and exporter associations from different member states, including FEPEX, held its annual assembly in Brussels on Tuesday,

Brazil: IDR research forwards launch of new apple cultivars
The Experimental unit of the Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural – IDR in Palmas is following the various research phases for the launch of new apple cultivars to producers. After 10 years of

Andrew Taylor joins Tozer Seeds
Tozer Seeds has appointed Andrew Taylor to replace the retiring Alec Roberts as account manager. Taylor has worked for many years in the plant-raising and seed-processing sector, most recently

Residues in organic O+G - Fresh seminar webinar provides info for better risk management
Organic fruit and vegetables are not produced under a glass bell jar. So it happens again and again that the laboratory analysis or another indication shows residues of pesticides. But how do

In Ukraine, there is the most critical deficit of onions ever
The most problematic situation is with onions. In Ukraine, the wholesale price of onions is three times more expensive than last season. Oleksandr Khorev, head of the "APK-inform: vegetables and

'Californian walnuts still have untapped opportunities'
The new director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission, Robert Verloop, who represents 4,600 growers and handlers, maintains that the walnut sector will

Harsh season for frozen plum producers in Eastern Europe – causes and consequences
“Stanley” plum variety is the most purchased variety of frozen plums in Europe, so the start of its season was expected by all freezing enterprises. By the way, the variety is sold

Domestic apples in demand, wholesale prices stagnating
Usually, after the hectic Christmas sales, the fruit and vegetable market cools down somewhat in January. Not so with apples. Traditionally, business regarding domestic dessert apples really picks

Oregon hazelnuts: Both prices and acreage are declining
Oregon, over the last century, has relied on roughly a thousand families to plant and tend some 95,000-100,000 acres. This means that what they produce for the world market makes a difference.

M&S apologises for daffodil display due to danger of plant-based poisoning
Supermarket chain Marks and Spencer has apologized after placing daffodils and spring onions next to each other on a food display. The display caused concern among customers who warned people

Podaż importowanych borówek poprawiła się, ale niewiele
Borówki sprowadzane do Europy z Ameryki Południowej kończą sezon handlowy. Peru, największy ich dostawca już ten sezon zamknął, na rynku zostało głównie Chile.

Ceny buraków pozostały w tyle
Niskie stany zapasów wielu krajowych warzyw wpływają na dynamiczne wzrosty ich cen w polskim hurcie. Przyczyn mniej podaży jest kilka, w tym słabe zbiory w zeszłym roku