Potatoes from the Veneto strengthen their position
"Sowing is in full swing and forecasts are good: we think we can reach last year's figures of around 500 hectares," reports Piergiorgio Agostini, president of Consorzio La Patata dal Cuore Veneto

"Cherry cultivation in Peru will be successful"
In the last edition of Fruit Logistica in Germany, Peru officially announced that it is about to enter the cherry business. According to Promperú, this fruit started to be tested in the country

The price of low-quality walnut kernels in Moldova has slightly risen after a long stagnation
The minimum wholesale price for walnut kernels increased by 13% from 65 to 70 MDL/kg ($3.74/kg) last week in Moldova. The minimum price level caught up with the average level of prices for them.

Author Group with the environment
Pesticide- and residue-free products are increasingly in demand, as they ensure environmentally sustainable production. Avoiding the use of chemicals not only reflects positively on the planet,

John Lelliott appointed interim Chair at London's CGMA
Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are pleased to announce that John Lelliott has been appointed as CGMA’s new interim Chair,

Updating of the COSARICA brand
The restyling of the renowned brand, involves a rejuvenation of its visual code, by incorporating a more relaxed and natural chromatic range that links and relates it in a much more direct and

Vegetable prices go through the roof in Netherlands
The cost of out-of-season fruits and veggies, like bell peppers, broccoli, and lettuce, is rising for Dutch consumers, with some supermarkets charging an average of €3.50 for a cauliflower.

"We are getting more and more specific requests for new varieties, including for Indian grapes"
Although there are comments from supermarkets that fewer grapes are being sold, supply and demand are still reasonably balanced, according to Corne van de Klundert of Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit

CPR enters the mass catering sector with REDEA
At the beginning of this school year, a large part of the fruit and vegetable raw materials used to produce meals in the school canteens of the municipalities of Bologna, Reggio Emilia and Modena

Watercress fills UK salad supply gap
With many supermarkets restricting fresh produce sales this month due to import shortages, Spanish watercress remains in good supply thanks to the unique way it is grown, reveals UK supplier The

Costa Rican pineapple producer sees waning demand in Europe
The demand for pineapples in Europe is waning, causing the Costa Rican pineapple producer Fertinyc to turn to Israel and the Middle East. According to Hellen Madrigal, sales manager at Fertinyc

Panama disease takes over Queensland banana fields
According to Biosecurity Queensland Panama TR4 Program Leader Rhiannon Evans, the disease has been found in six Queensland farms that are "close to one another," posing an increasing threat to

"There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for shortage of cauliflowers"
"Since the beginning of January, there has been a lot of concern about shortages of cauliflowers, but supply seems to be slowly increasing again and prices are normalising. There seems to be light

"Earthquake will have devastating impact on vegetable imports from eastern Turkey"
The earthquake in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has severely affected the society there and, consequently, the agricultural industry. "We buy a lot of vegetables from eastern Turkey, such

Hot chips prices increase in Australia due to potato shortage
Queenslanders are finding the prices of hot chips (fries) to be too high to handle. As a result of a poor supply of potatoes, they are rising to as much as $12 (Aus dollar) for a tiny serve. Some

World Cup-themed stand a hit at Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica brought together attendees from around the world and offered exhibitors a platform to showcase their products and make contacts with potential buyers. It was the sixth time Salix

Supermarkets and suppliers raise awareness of forced labour risk
A not-for-profit organisation called Stronger Together has produced a short film that draws attention to the issue of forced labour in Spain. The episode was funded by major European supermarkets

“The Indian grape market is stable now and should remain so”
Despite a delay of the grape season, the situation seems positive at the moment, says Amit Kalya, managing director of Indian grape exporter Kalya Exports: “We’ve seen a small delay on the

First FFE farmers’ day since Covid in Polokwane
Favourite Fresh Export, alongside Laeveld Agrochem, is hosting farmers at their annual growers' day in Polokwane. It will take place on Wednesday 1 March 2023 and it will be the first FFE growers'

Solar farming and agrivoltaics instead of gas and coal – examples of their use in Ukraine and globally (photo)
Solar energy generation is on top, and the crops are under it – agrivoltaics, namely, growing crops under solar panels, is developing worldwide. Mixes of herbs and edible flowers in Greece,

Global demand for agri robots boosts additional research
The demand for agri robots in the agricultural sector is expanding quickly. Farmers have no choice but to rely on a workforce of robots to ensure that their crops are planted, managed, and

The Ambrosia apple from Piedmont becomes Frullà
Natura Nuova is expanding the line of Frullà Classico territorial specialities, a brand that has been identifying fresh blended fruit products for the past ten years, with Frullà Classico

Can custard apples be eaten at night?
The cherimoya is a tropical fruit with a soft, sweet pulp inside a hard, green or brown shell. It is native to South America and is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical countries, including

Iran wprowadza nowe ograniczenia dotyczące walut obcych
Iran wprowadził nowe ograniczenia w sprzedaży walut obcych po tym, jak pośpiech na euro i dolary osłabił riala do rekordowo niskiego poziomu 500 tys. wobec dolara. Centralny Bank