Knuspr cracks the million mark in orders
In week 10, the online supermarket Knuspr celebrated a new milestone in the career of the still young company: the millionth order was delivered. The freshly made "order ionaire" also has reason

"Spanish onion prices reach never-before-seen levels due to the global shortage"
The Spanish onion is reaching very high prices due to the lower supply available both at the national and global levels, which has led to a significant shortage in the markets. Spanish late onion

The Vellsam Team celebrates its one year anniversary
Vellsam Materias Bioactivas is celebrating this week with the first birthday of its cycling team, Vellsam Team, launched in March 2022 by the multinational company chaired by María Zamora and

By July 2023, 80,000 - 100,000 tons of Jalisco avocados expected to be exported to US
According to the most recent data from FAOSTAT, global avocado production increased to nearly 8.7 million tons in 2021 from 8.1 million tons in 2020. Mexico was the main producer, at 2.4 million

Price difference between field and shelf is lowest in 10 years
In February 2021 the index reached a maximum of 4.74% and a year ago it stood at 4.37%. From Coag they recognise that "due to the increase in costs, prices at source have risen", so the

Asda and Morrisons lift restrictions on some fresh produce
Asda and Morrisons are lifting restrictions on the sale of some fruit and vegetables as supply issues are beginning to ease. Limits on cucumbers will be lifted at Morrisons, whilst restrictions on

"We are very satisfied with the Fruit Logistica in Berlin"
Frigga, a professional real-time temperature monitoring solution provider from China, participated in Fruit Logistica Berlin. This was the first time the company had participated in the exhibition

White cabbage exports from Uzbekistan decreased by 2.4 times
The volume of exports of white cabbage from Uzbekistan in January-February 2023 decreased sharply and was the lowest in the same period of the last four years. Such a sharp drop in exports was

Early start of the melon campaign in Sicily
"Sicily is ready to tackle one of the most anticipated campaigns of the season, which is that of the retato melon," said Carmelo Stagnitto, production manager of Eco Farm in Riesi. The PO, based

BMEL funds study on nutrition education for medical and specialist staff
Nutrition education is often neglected in the training and continuing education of paediatricians and other health professionals, according to international studies. Yet doctors, but also practice

Gilfresh Produce bringing ‘Fresh Value’ to the market with Aldi Ireland
Gilfresh Produce, leading vegetable growers and producers based in Co. Armagh are delighted to have extended their portfolio of prepared vegetable products through the launch of their brand new

Another record year for Peruvian blues
Peru is on course to export a record 287,000 tonnes of blueberries worth US$1.4bn, this season making the fruit the country’s top agricultural export in terms of value. Organic blueberry

Green asparagus campaign starts late in Granada, limited volumes and great concerns about drought
The green asparagus campaign is starting slowly in Granada, with limited volumes due to the delay in the harvest caused by the low temperatures recorded since mid-January. The drought in the

Cornell University professor says apples, grapes won’t be affected too badly
The average temperature for winter, in this case from December 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, was the fourth warmest on record, with an average temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. So what does

"Strawberry prices eventually falling depends on if people can/will pay"
The Spanish strawberry supply is struggling. As widely reported, the cold weather continues to grip that country. And, supply from the Low Countries remains limited for the time being. Still, in

Planas highlights the great export vocation of green asparagus from Granada
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has visited Huétor Tájar (Granada), where he was able to see the great diversity and strength of the agri-food companies and

"The new Giga, Red Pop and Cosmic Crisp apples designed to appeal to a young and modern audience"
South Tyrol's apple growers are among the pioneers in the cultivation of organic apples. This includes the Association of South Tyrolean Fruit Cooperatives (VOG), which has been present in over 40

AMI: Tight rhubarb market at the start of the season
The first stalks of rhubarb have recently appeared in the vegetable counters of German food retailers (LEH). But already at the beginning of the season, prices are subject to strong fluctuations.

Citrosol shares its business secrets with UPV students
Citrosol gave a training course for students at the Gandía Campus of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) on 8th March, coinciding with International Women's Day, under the slogan 'The

New pest alert in South Africa already affecting citrus, persimmons and avocados
The South African Cotonet (Delottococcus aberiae) is not the only pest present in this third country that is wreaking havoc in European citriculture. The Valencian Association of Farmers

Zimbabwe trials first citrus shipments through port of Beira
Zimbabwean citrus growers will be testing Mozambique’s port of Beira, ranked best container port in Southern African by the World Bank, with their citrus destined for the Middle East and the Far