"We aim to strengthen our presence in international fairs also during a crisis"
"We are attending Fruit Logistica 2023 because it is one of the leading events in Europe and a global showcase for fresh produce productions that aim at establishing themselves on the

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%.

Prezes Potatoes USA twierdzi, że światowy popyt na ziemniaki przewyższa produkcję
Blair Richardson powiedział na konferencji Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers, że 20 lat temu Stany Zjednoczone kontrolowały około 55% światowego rynku eksportu ziemniaków, ale teraz

Maharashtra onion growers faced with more losses as prices drop to all-time low
Onion farmers in Maharashtra are facing losses as the selling price of the staple has dropped to an all-time low, hovering at Rs 9-11 per kilogram. The farmers have demanded the average price be

Президент Potatoes USA говорит, что мировой спрос на картофель опережает производство
Блэр Ричардсон рассказал на конференции картофелеводов и овощеводов штата Висконсин, что 20 лет назад США

Bio Hortus has become a PO
"Thanks to the trust of our producers, Bio Hortus has officially become a Producer Organization. A great achievement that has enabled us to go from 70 to 1400 hectares, including our own and

Philippines might face garlic crisis
After all the problems the Philippines are facing regarding onion volumes, President Danilo Fausto from the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. has warned of another food crisis, this

Promotional prices on avocados help keep demand strong for the Super Bowl
With the Big Game taking place this Sunday, supplies of avocados--a popular food associated with Super Bowl Sunday--are ample. “The quality of avocados from Mexico has been great and supply is

New president of the Bonafrú Governing Council
Francisco Infantes Pavón has been elected as the new president of the Governing Council of the Bonares Agricultural Cooperative, Bonafrú, at the general assembly held at the cooperative's

Новый председатель Совета управляющих Бонафру
Франсиско Инфантес Павон был избран новым председателем Совета управляющих сельскохозяйственного

Iryna Kukhtina, Ukrainian Berries Association: "You just have to keep working, otherwise you lose everything".
Iryna Kukhtina, President of the Ukrainian Berries Association, was already at FRUIT LOGISTICA last year, just one month after Russia's attack on Ukraine. She will be in Berlin again in 2023 and

The 8th International Congress of Red Fruits will be held on 20 and 21 June in Huelva.
Freshuelva has presented today in Berlin, within the framework of Fruit Logistica, the most important fair of the fruit and vegetable sector, the eighth edition of its International Congress of

Nowy przewodniczący Rady Prezesów Bonafrú
Francisco Infantes Pavón został wybrany na nowego przewodniczącego Rady Zarządzającej Spółdzielni Rolniczej w Bonares, Bonafrú, podczas walnego zgromadzenia, które odbyło się

Asoex confirms no serious effects on fruit export sector from Chile's wildfires
The president of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (Asoex), Iván Marambio, said the sector is evaluating the situation of the orchards, pack houses and fruit workers in the areas affected

Brazilian fruit exports hit by weather
Difficult weather conditions in the northeast and south of Brazil meant that fruit exports did not reach their potential in 2022. President of national fruit association Abrafrutas, Guilherme

Morocco: Market watchdog will not take a position regarding price hikes
Moroccan market watchdog the Competition Council has stated that it has “no positions” to take with regard to the increases or drops in products’ prices. President of the council Ahmed

Cargotec appoints Casimir Lindholm as president and CEO
Cargotec's Board of Directors has appointed Casimir Lindholm as Cargotec's new President and CEO as of 1 April 2023, until which Cargotec’s current President and CEO Mika Vehviläinen will hold

Marco Salvi: "It is important not to disappoint consumers".
"The figures for the first three quarters confirm Germany as the most important country for the export of Italian products", states Marco Salvi. In an interview with Fruchthandel magazine, the

Enza Zaden appoints Andreas Sewing as CSO
Andreas Sewing has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Member of the Executive Board of Enza Zaden with effect from 1 May 2023. He is currently Vice President of Research and

Andreas Sewing joins Enza Zaden as CSO
Enza Zaden has announced that it has appointed Andreas Sewing as its new chief scientific officer, while he will also join the company’s management board. Sewing, currently the vice-president

Chilean fruit sector on high alert as heatwave sparks wildfires
Chilean fruit exporter association Asoex has expressed growing concern over hundreds of wildfires triggered by the heatwave engulfing large parts of the country. Asoex president Iván Marambio

President Marcos has approved limiting onion traders to bring down prices in the Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved several initiatives proposed by Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual to help regulate the soaring prices of onions in the Philippines. This is as the DTI

Year-round blueberry program presented in Berlin

Malaysia: Rainy weather threatens vegetable shortages ahead of Ramadan
The unusual wet weather this Chinese New Year is expected to cause a shortage of produce that could continue until the Muslim festival of Ramadan next month. Yong Peng Vegetable Gardeners