Cyclone conditions in the North Island are delivering more rain to growers already struggling with washed-out crops
Big losses from recent storms have some fruit and vegetable growers worried the weather disasters will drive people out of the industry. Horticulture NZ said today’s food price index spike was

Na razie borówki wciąż są bardzo drogie
Sytuacja na europejskim rynku świeżych borówek amerykańskich pozostaje napięta z powodu bardzo ograniczonej podaży tych owoców. Po dużych wolumenach napływających

Peru’s January protests lead to -47% agro exports decrease worth $190 million
The dollar value of Peru’s agricultural exports of fresh table grapes, blueberries and mango together with unroasted or decaffeinated coffee suffered a -47% decrease worth $190.6 million. This

Fresh produce driving Peru’s export growth despite unrest
Peru’s political turmoil in recent months has reduced exports, with year-on year falls of 6%, 19% and 8% in October, November and December, respectively. Nevertheless, agri-food exports have

Andhra Pradesh mango yield likely to be above average this season
There seems to be some good news for mango growers and lovers this season in many parts of Andhra Pradesh; after two off years, this year there might be an above average yield. Due to delay in

'Spanish peppers had a firm grip on the market'
Spanish sweet peppers had a firm grip on the market but were unable to meet the demand to the full extent. Turkish imports followed in importance, but they were completely absent in Cologne.

Organic herbs in plastic-free packaging in Italy
"Fruit Logistica is proof that the worst is behind us and that we are definitely in a relaunch phase after some complicated years. We have noticed curiosity and the hope for a better future.

Elo Life Systems looks into gene editing to help save the banana
In late January, when the Venezuelan government announced that it had detected the banana-killing fungus known as Fusarium wilt on farms in some areas, it was the latest outbreak of a disease that

Agri exports Peru reached record high of US$10.421 billion in 2022
Peru's agricultural exports reached a record high of US$10.421 billion in 2022, a 13.6% growth compared to the sales recorded in 2021. Between January and December last year, traditional

Onion exports speed up, demand from Gulf Countries affects Indian markets
After plateauing for two years, onion exports have accelerated thanks to the demand from West Asia. In the 2022-23 fiscal, India has so far exported 1.52 mln tons of the bulb, as compared to the

Eating 5 a day reduces cardiovascular disease
The COVAP Cup, an educational and sporting initiative for children organised by the Valle de los Pedroches Livestock Cooperative, together with the 5 a Day Association, a partner in the tenth

Climate change might cause British apples to die out
In January, the Met Office announced that 2022 had been the sixth warmest year on record, and it looks as if 2023 will be another record-breaker. But though many crops are affected by the

Steps and recipes to say goodbye to digestive discomfort
I'm sure that more and more people around you are suffering from digestive problems. The hectic pace of life, stress, poor diet... It is very common to encounter this type of discomfort on a daily

Peru poised for big rise in avocado shipments
Peru is on course to export 624,000 tonnes of Hass avocados in 2023, according to ProHass. This is an increase of 12.5 per cent increase on last year’s total and almost double the 338,549 tonnes