'New Zealand fruit and vegetable prices might not accurately reflect the level of risk for growers'
The price the public pays for fruit and vegetables in New Zealand may not accurately reflect the level of risk involved in growing them, says vegetable industry leader, Robin Oakley, of Oakley’s

Obst vom Bodensee starts strawberry marketing for Mother's Day
The first fruits from protected cultivation are expected at Obst vom Bodensee Vertriebsgesellschaft (OvB) at the end of the first week of May. As the largest marketer of dessert fruit in southern

Ingenyo F1, the latest from Vilmorin-Mikado
The commercial development of Vilmorin-Mikado in recent years has been very positive. Their pepper varieties continue to gain market share in the early segment and, at the same time, they are

"Our sales of ready-to-eat products have grown by 18% compared to the same period of the previous year"
The ready-to-eat vegetable product industry continues to boom among Spanish consumers, as reflected in the sales figures. The Alicante-based cooperative Surinver, which has more than 45 years of

Barreiros, the powdery mildew resistant Lamuyo
In recent years, talking about Lamuyo peppers in the autumn cycle has meant talking about Baquero. The Seminis variety is a leader in terms of production and hardiness. It is an all-rounder that

The taste of summer at Macfrut with SweeTango
With the claim The taste of summer, which accompanies the brand, at Macfrut the new campaign of SweeTango, the distinctive early variety of apple that was born from the joint effort of the three

Stone fruit season looking uncertain
"Although the 2023 summer fruit season has not started yet, things are already looking uncertain. The main reasons are the weather and the drought, which have already caused a 20% drop in

Zurich-based wholesaler Marinello exclusively offers Japanese misho fruit in Switzerland

Global blueberry focus at Macfrut
The 2023 edition of Macfrut, the International Fair of the fruit and vegetable sector that will be held at Rimini Fiera (Italy) from 3 to 5 May, will offer a complete overview of the blueberry

Seeberger launches Cashew-Mango-Mix
The new Cashew Mango Mix is a combination of only two ingredients - sweet, fruity mangoes and crunchy cashews. The cashews are unsalted and lightly roasted. The mangoes add an exotic touch to the

"Asparagus Lover Potatoes are a true spring classic"
Pentecost is approaching in the Netherlands, so it is time for Jac van den Oord Potatoes to bring extra attention to its spring classic: Asparagus Lover Potatoes. "Every year, when the asparagus

"More Belgian greenhouse vegetable volumes since last week, but nicer weather would help sales"
Barry Michiels of Gebroeders Michiels wholesalers had to wait a bit, but the Belgian greenhouse vegetable season seems to be slowly getting started. "Things are going well. The season is already

"Availability determines edible flowers' success"
African Marigolds, fuchsias, snapdragons, and rose petals are just a few of Van Vugt Kruiden's range of edible flowers, which now consists of more than 20 products. "Pansies, however, remain the

More produce shortages ahead as weather in UK and Spain hits crops
Consumers might face more fruit and vegetable shortages, as temperatures in southern Spain soar to unprecedented levels, while the UK growing season gets off to a late start because of cold,

"We have to see how consumers will respond to imported kakis in the middle of the stone fruit campaign"
The arrival in Spain of the first shipment of kakis exported by Paraguay to Europe, which follows other off-season shipments already made from the region by countries such as Peru and Uruguay, has

Early navel season to start this week
The early navel season will start next week for Australian citrus grower and exporter Nutrano. "On the whole it appears as if this season will see us with a balanced average crop," said Nutrano's

The summer fruit campaign kicks off with 'misleading labeling in various distribution chains'
The Coordinator of Farmers and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has once again detected "serious breaches in the labeling of fruits being offered in large distribution chains. The current labeling

Drought threatens Panama Canal
Insufficient rainfall has once again forced the Panama Canal to reduce the draft of ships passing through. Alhajuela and Gatún, the two artificial lakes in the Caribbean province of Colón that

Vegetable prices keep rising in South Africa
South African consumers have also been paying more for food over the last twelve months. Vegetables saw the biggest increase with no end in sight. The Consumer Price Index for March released by

Ecuadorian bananas' spot price is 40.8% higher than their minimum support price in the first quarter of the year
Ecuador exported 99.86 million boxes of bananas between January and March of 2023, i.e. 4.57% more than in the same period of 2022, but still less than the 103 million boxes it exported in the

Presentation on environmental impact of the Mexican avocado production and trade with Europe
Mexico’s avocado production and exports continue to grow. Its European market share has also grown over the last years. The Netherlands is Europe’s largest importer and exporter of avocados.

Hull Royal Infirmary seeks fruit vendor to combat smoking on its grounds
Hoping to curb smoking on hospital grounds, Hull Royal Infirmary has introduced a fruit and vegetable stall. Of course, smoking is banned on the grounds, but the rule is often ignored and staff

Southern Brazil’s dragon fruit industry on the rise
Brazil’s dragon fruit (pitaya) industry, with mostly domestic consumption and limited exports to Canada, is busy upscaling to meet increasing local demand before eventually reaching more