Harvest of early onions in Uzbekistan is largely delayed and may be lower than expected
The consequences of the weather anomalies in January for the Central Asian onion market are not limited to the loss of last year’s crop stocks, the subsequent sharp rise in prices, and a series

"Following France, other European countries will ban plastic packaging"
Fresh produce packaging has changed since the pandemic, says Marcin Śpiewok, CEO of Polish packaging manufacturer, Silbo: “The market is moving away from single-use plastic. Today, in our

Moldova failed to sell all its walnuts on the EU market
The EU nut market is going through difficult times, due to which exports from Moldova have decreased, Oleg Tyrsyne, chairman of the Union of Associations of Nut Producers of Moldova, said on

First producers' organization for fresh herbs founded in Italy
Aromatic herbs have always been among the leading products of the territories bordering the Mediterranean. In particular, Liguria (Albenga) and Cilento (Paestum) have come together to create a

First organic table grape exports from Peru to US a success for producer
The first limited volume of organic grapes, from Pura Fruit in Peru, arrived in the US with customer feedback saying the arrivals were in good condition. Felipe Arriagada, board member of Pura

Northern Spain: Villages in La Rioja produce 77,000 tons of mushrooms each year
Three villages in La Rioja - northern Spain – are home to the vast, dark, humid growing sheds that produce its 77,000 tons of mushrooms each year. Almost half of Spain’s cultivated mushroom

Banana partnership aims to relaunch Somalia banana production
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a vertically integrated producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and Moze Holding Limited, a Talc Investment company, have

Cost-of-living crisis hits veg sales
Lower-income families are buying fewer vegetables in favour of unhealthy alternatives, new reserach reveals. The latest market insight report by Veg Power paints a concerning picture of

Prices coming down on Florida mandarins and oranges
Right now, supplies on both mandarins and oranges out of Florida are relatively steady. “We feel there is less supply on mandarins this year, but more demand. Then it slows down after Lunar New

MSC is ready to ship melons from Senegal
MSC is offering a direct service dedicated to melons from Senegal, the Spain to/from Senegal service. This seasonal service will enable Senegalese melon producers to export melons in less than 6