QS Academy: Workshop Series "Correct Sampling in Residue Monitoring
QS has established residue monitoring in order to precisely control the use of plant protection products in fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes. What is important when it comes to taking the

Tunisian producers in a position to take advantage of the high demand, provided it rains enough
Tunisian fruit producers are preparing for the summer export campaign, in a mood of optimism mitigated by the fear of a reversal of climatic conditions, according to Mohamed Sadok, CEO of

Deep sleep for strawberries and leafy vegetables
Still a slow trend in the wholesale markets, the week began with few jolts. Elio Paparello, a wholesaler operating at the Fondi Fruit and Vegetable Market (Mof), tells IFN about the sales

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 27 March
The campaign for broad beans, a typical spring product consumed mainly during the Easter period, is now in full swing. The approaching festivity should lead to an increase in demand for artichokes

Lidl enhances fruit and vegetables with anti-waste bag
After the success of the initiative in its shops in the Canary Islands, Lidl announced the launch in Spain of its anti-waste bag. The virtuous bag contains fruit and vegetables that do not meet

"There's only one-sixth of the supply of plum cherry tomatoes that there was in mid-February"
The tomato supply is still limited in the European markets, and even more so for cherry tomatoes. In Almeria, one of the most important Mediterranean production areas at this time of the year, the

T&G begins apple export campaign
T&G Global has begun its 2023 New Zealand apple export campaign. The company’s director of operations, Craig Betty, said despite Cyclone Gabrielle significantly impacting parts of the North

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA records strong exhibitor demand
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place again in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 September 2023. Exhibitors from 32 countries and regions have already registered to present their products and services at the

Freight transport in the EU: Trucks remain the most important means of transport
It will still take time for the breakthrough of intermodal freight transport in the EU, combining different means of transport. This is because the level playing field for trains and barges is

QS Academy: Workshop Series "Correct Sampling in Residue Monitoring
QS has established residue monitoring in order to precisely control the use of plant protection products in fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes. What is important when it comes to taking the

Westfalia's avocado optimism
Avocado demand is growing, albeit at a somewhat slower pace than we’ve seen over the past decade. Where do you see the best opportunities to increase sales in Europe? I believe demand will

“I hear from our clients that our Gala apple is the best Gala you can find in Europe”
The apple trade between Poland and Egypt is rather unreliable, so sticking to the clients you have good relations with is the best option, says Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter

"There was a great demand for Sicilian oranges, which we obtain exclusively from Ribera"
The demand for citrus fruits is gradually coming to an end, said Carlo Salerno from the Karlsruhe wholesale company Sapros Handels- und Vertriebs Ltd. us. "We still have oranges from Sicily,

UK and EU to seal Northern Ireland Windsor Framework deal
The UK-EU deal is designed to make trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK smoother. It gives Stormont's Assembly more say over EU rules, and has been welcomed by most Northern

"Mango exports from Peru's Casma region drop heavily this week"
The mango market is picking up well, according to Marcel van Rooijen of Trofi from Den Hoorn. "In Peru, production has now moved to the Casma area where very few and many small sizes are coming

Fruit and vegetables outperform Lcc in week 10
The trend in fruit and vegetable sales by imposed weight is still negative in the tenth week of the year, but the performance differential compared to the previous week is reversed, this time in

"Niche products like Radicchio Rosso lift nicely on the shipment"
Recently, Feeling Fresh sent the first pallets of red peppers to North American customers. Still, according to Marcel van der Pluijm, it will take some time before the larger volumes will be

"Ramadan always boosts watermelon sales"
Melon sales are good this week, says Bertus Schipper of Zoutewelle in the Netherlands. "Melons were in very short supply at the start of the season, and prices had never been as high. Those have

"Full forced rhubarb production arrives right on time for Easter"
In the Netherlands, tunnel production of forced rhubarb is in full swing at De Rond Agro. "At the beginning of last week, I still thought it would be quiet, but the warm (night) temperatures

Strong growth of European frozen fry exports to New Zealand, signs slowing
For the quarter ending January 2023: Export volume to New Zealand down 19% on quarter ending October 2022, which may be an indication exports are slowing. However, still very strong growth

“Those who have tried our product often order a second one!”
The French company Petrus, based in the Pas-de-Calais department, specializes in curved corrugated iron and manufactures water tanks for farmers, vegetable producers, horticulturists, and nursery