Destatis: Vegetables rose by 13.7 per cent, fruit by 6.2 per cent
"The inflation rate has thus weakened for the second month in a row, but remains at a high level," says Ruth Brand, President of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Among the goods and

Crop challenges and high costs impacting yuca supplies
Yuca or cassava supplies out of Costa Rica are seeing some challenges currently. Costa Rica is a year-round producer of the root vegetable and the crop takes approximately nine months to mature.

Gala event honours Adora tomato
More than 200 people gathered at Almería’s Cervantes Theatre last Friday for a gala evening in honour of farmers producing the Adora tomato brand. The event was hosted by vegetable seed company

In Spain there is luxury in the future of fruit and vegetables
In Spain, the price of fresh vegetables rose 27.8% in March compared to the same period last year and 5.7% compared to last month. In addition, vegetable preparations, such as IV gamma, also rose

Organic grower adds seed production to its portfolio
Wholesum, Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic farm-fresh vegetables, is building in-house capabilities to produce organic seeds. “We envision a future where organic seeds and

Tomato cultivation in Andalusia has recovered more than in the rest of Spain
The Ministry of Agriculture recently shared the first analysis of the 2022/23 campaign of Spanish greenhouse vegetables, which shows an advance in production and interesting results. According to

North Dublin vegetable grower fears enormous tax bill after farm land was rezoned for housing
A north Dublin vegetable grower is facing a potential €120,000 tax bill because of a government levy targeted at developers hoarding prime building land, that is also hitting farmers. The land

Dismal spring delays UK veg season
UK vegetable growers have warned of possible supply shortages over the coming months as dismal British weather delays production. Plantings of UK field vegetable crops are “seriously behind”

Pedon expands references in the Soups segment and focuses on plant-based
Pedon will be at Tuttofood in Milan (hall 5, stand E25-F28) from 8 to 11 May, where it will present new vegetable solutions in the I Pronti line. Long shelf-life Positive consumer acceptance

Inconsistent supplies ahead from California following winter rains
Spring showers hitting California this week continue to add to the sporadic nature of the state’s vegetable production. “These showers are not big storms--those are behind us. However it’s

The 7 most expensive vegetables in the world
Think about what you spend on vegetables at the store any given week. Maybe you justify splurging on the fancy organic greens sometimes. Now imagine blowing your entire grocery budget on a few

“Vegetable prices on roller-coaster ride in Sweden”
Swedish consumers can look forward to more affordable summer fruit prices, while the same cannot be said for vegetables. According to Kristoffer Löfgren, newly appointed managing partner of

Cheap Russian currency may reduce prices in Azerbaijani markets
In recent years, the seasonal price in Azerbaijan drops for produce have been delayed, and last year the prices for fruits and vegetables only became cheaper towards the end of summer. Independent

More than 400 schoolchildren take part in BASF's Kids' Lab
More than 400 5th and 6th grade students from schools in El Ejido, in Almeria, as well as Torre-Pacheco and Cartagena (Murcia Region), have participated in a new edition of BASF's Kids' Lab,

San Lidano at Macfrut in the sign of art
More than a presence, that of San Lidano at Macfrut 2023 will be a real experience in which art and nature come together thanks to the vision of an artist with an unmistakable style: Lucamaleonte.

'New Zealand fruit and vegetable prices might not accurately reflect the level of risk for growers'
The price the public pays for fruit and vegetables in New Zealand may not accurately reflect the level of risk involved in growing them, says vegetable industry leader, Robin Oakley, of Oakley’s

"More Belgian greenhouse vegetable volumes since last week, but nicer weather would help sales"
Barry Michiels of Gebroeders Michiels wholesalers had to wait a bit, but the Belgian greenhouse vegetable season seems to be slowly getting started. "Things are going well. The season is already

Vegetable prices keep rising in South Africa
South African consumers have also been paying more for food over the last twelve months. Vegetables saw the biggest increase with no end in sight. The Consumer Price Index for March released by

The first Shandong Liaocheng Green Vegetable Expo has started
On the morning of April 26, the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo was opened grandly. With a theme of "Green, Technology, Health and Sharing", the expo has

L'Insalata dell'Orto at Macfrut launches the zero residue line
A zero residue certified line, novelties on edible flowers and a food blogger as brand ambassador for leafy vegetables. Insalata dell'Orto will be at Macfrut (hall B2, stand 028) with important

Gamtoos vegetable farmers drive hundreds of kms daily to keep going during drought
Eight years of drought has had a “fatal impact” on vegetable production in the Eastern Cape’s Gamtoos Valley, says Noelie le Roux. “There are only two or three farmers left who plant

Ukrainian supermarkets lowered prices on potatoes, beets and garlic
In early April, Ukrainian supermarkets lowered prices on some types of vegetables. Young potatoes went down from 0.71 euros/kg to 0.43 euros/kg. Pink potatoes also decreased in price. White

Why you should use mineral water for cooking vegetables
Vegetables are very beneficial for health. They contain a lot of fibre, vitamins, and useful microelements. To use all their beneficial properties, vegetables should be properly prepared. One of