Fruit and veg shortages raise blood pressure, says study
While we might flippantly observe that the UK’s recent salad vegetable crisis will have raised the blood pressure of certain retail buyers, it appears this kind of shortage may in fact have a

Fertilising raspberries in tunnels at the start
Vegetation of raspberries in tunnels has already started. The first fertilisers have already been applied on most farms. As part of the Raspberry Factory project in Roguszyn near Czerwinsk nad

Aldi was the biggest recipient of the BAPL apples in the UK - February of this year
With approximately 4,000 tonnes of British apples sold by BAPL growers in February of this year, Aldi was again the biggest recipient of the fruit in the UK. The chain was followed by Tesco,

"More and more fruit growers decide to buy mobile night frost control machine"
Since 2020, Swift International has been the distributor for mobile night frost control machines, which are developed and manufactured in New Zealand. As a distributor, Swift International works

Where are the first batches of Uzbek onions sent after the lifting of export ban?
On March 18, 2023, the abolition of a temporary ban on the exports of onion from Uzbekistan was reported. Just a few hours after the corresponding announcement of the Ministry of Agriculture

"Wholesale prices for radish bunches are within a reasonable range"
Due to the current situation surrounding greenhouse cultivation, only small quantities of radishes are currently available in Germany, says Rolf Vetter, managing director of the Riedhausen-based

Israel’s 2022-23 avocado harvest - volumes lower and lighter
Israel’s 2022-2023 avocado season, has seen lower volumes with an estimated 70 000 tons up to now, compared to over 100 000 tons at the same time last year. “It's been a challenging season to

#Repartofresh. Vicinoate (Coralis): fruit always in the foreground
The brand, well-established in Sardinia and a Coralis partner, continues its development in the area, as described in this article in Gdoweek, and the conquest of new areas in the south of the

Georgian apple exports have increased over the year, but there is a catch
From September, which marks the start of the apple season in Georgia, to the end of February, Georgia has exported 6 300 tonnes of apples – 17% more than in the same period but a year before.

In Morocco, rainfall comes just in time to improve the caliber of late citrus fruits
After long months of aridity and consistent drought that have tested Moroccan citrus growers, the rainfalls that Morocco received in February-March give hope for a better season next year, says

Md proposes Lemons for research
In Md network sales outlets throughout Italy, it is possible to purchase, until 26 March, Sicilian lemons of the primofiore variety untreated on the surface. The proceeds will go to support the

Can Indian growers ride the tomato, onion, and potato wave?
Indian potato and onion farmers are struggling to get remunerative prices in certain regions of India. (Indo-)Dutch companies providing solutions from planting material to processing equipment

"Whatever the market price, we will be even more competitive"
As the watermelon season approaches, producers in several North and West African countries are competing with simultaneous calendars to supply the European market. Mehdi Barbouchi, CEO of Freshe

The Region of Valencia's organic sector at TerraECO
More than 60 companies certified by the Organic Agriculture Committee of the Valencian Community (CAECV) will participate in this professional fair and will demonstrate why the organic sector of

China's wax apple has taken a big step towards the international market
Hainan Province is an important production area for ​​wax apples in China. In addition to the traditional varieties of Black King Kong, Black Pearl, and Milk wax apple, the Sanya production

Thuringia: Production area for edible mushrooms was 41,000 square metres in 2022
As reported by the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, last year Thuringian farms, each with a minimum area of 1,000 square metres, cultivated a production area for edible mushrooms of around

FAO: World exports of tropical fruits fall 5% in 2022
A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations showed that world exports of tropical fruits fell by 5% in 2022. Mangos, pineapples and avocados are among the most

Bitesize lemons create consumer buzz
Tiny Italian lemons with edible skins and a sweeter taste are creating a buzz in parts of northern Europe, as demand for the relatively unknown fruit increases. Marketed as Lemon Snack and

Rise in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports were up by 7% per cent in volume and 15% in value in 2022, according to figures from the Customs and Excise Department of the Tax Agency, processed by