New President for the General Management of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives
The Board of Directors of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives (MGB) has appointed Mario Irminger to succeed Fabrice Zumbrunnen as President of the General Management MGB. Irminger, 57, has been

Visit to a wholesale market and two supermarkets in Caracas
Over the past few days, a delegation from Macfrut visited Venezuela to promote the fair. President Renzo Piraccini visited the wholesale market in Caracas as well as a few supermarkets. Renzo

Italy Special: Innovation is the key
"For us, food sovereignty means being present on national and international markets with products that are different from others, that take competition to another level, away from pure price

'Satsumas disappeared completely from the markets'
Mandarins now prevailed: In particular, Spanish Nadorcott, Tango and Clemenvilla could be accessed. In terms of importance, Israeli imports followed, especially Orri. Turkish and Moroccan articles

Apple exports from Turkey decline due to falling shipments to India
According to EastFruit analysts, Turkish apple exports in the 2022/23 season continue to lag significantly behind those in the 2021/22 season. As of the end of December 2022, Turkey was able to

Promising open market for Moroccan citrus
“We have some reduction on our volume, so that therefore means that there is a nice open market. The fruits we do have are selling very well,” says Stephanie De Wit; owner of Agri Bianco –

“We offer both a direct B2B marketplace and a free source of knowledge for farmers”
The modern international fruit trade faces many challenges, which requires a shift towards digital solutions, says WikiFarmer co-founder and CEO Ilias Sousis: “Supply chains are volatile and

Italian iceberg lettuce grower seeks new markets in Germany
"Our iceberg lettuce harvest started in October with a crop of 75 tons per week and constant sales. This year we have already achieved great results thanks to the expansion of the cultivated

Low temperatures halt strawberry production in January and prices recover
According to the latest report from the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory, in a week that traditionally sees an increase in the production of this fruit, what has

Ireland: Demand for peeling stocks remains positive and potato prices remain firm
Retail sales were flat this week and the food service sector should see more business over the bank holiday weekend. Demand for peeling stocks remains positive and prices remain firm. Early

China allowed truck entry on a boarder with Tajikistan: could Chinese onions flow into the country?
For the first time after a three-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tajik trucks crossed the border of China, according to the Ministry of Transport of the republic. China has lifted entry

Will sustainability still be sustainable for fruit and vegetables?
The sixth edition of the European Statistics Handbook is available on the website of Fruit Logistica, which edited the publication. The handbook publishes the latest European market statistics in

FRUIT LOGISTICA provides insights into data and trends with European Statistics Handbook 2023
The leading trade fair for the global fruit trade publishes the latest European market figures in cooperation with Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI) and Fruitnet Media International. The

UK funds Irish and sweet potato processing factory in Elgeyo County, Kenya
The UK government has funded the construction of a Sh2.3 billion Irish and sweet potato factory in Iten, Elgeyo County. The facility, with a processing capacity of 60,000 tons, was launched

Apofruit: Variety renewal in focus at FRUIT LOGISTICA
The Italian cooperative with around 3,000 members, which markets its "made in Italy" fruit and vegetable products worldwide, will be represented in Berlin with a larger stand and numerous

Supply situation for organic bananas worse than normal
The organic banana market is currently experiencing very high demand with no signs of slowdown like some other organic produce varieties are feeling. “Demand is in line with what we are

Third generation grower Scott Montague elected as Chair of Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) unanimously elected Scott Montague, as AFPA Chair for the 2023 term. He takes over from Fresh Select’s John Said who served as AFPA Chair in 2022.

Tech startup Greenikk builds a digital ecosystem for banana farmers
Thiruvananthapuram-based Greenikk has come up with enablement centers to provide banana farmers with production and marketing-related support. College friends Fariq Naushad and Previn Jacob

Sormac opens UK office
Fresh produce machinery specialist Sormac is set to launch a dedicated sales and service organisation in the UK and Ireland. The company, which develops and manufactures machinery and processing

Banana price trend analytics for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
According to EastFruit analysts, banana prices increased more than most other fruits on a year as of the end of January 2023, considering produce market situation in Poland, Ukraine, Uzbekistan,

Big drop in wholesale prices of fruit and vegetables at Dambulla Economic Centre
The wholesale prices of vegetables, fruits and many essential food items in the Dambulla Economic Centre (DEC) went down by a big margin on Monday. Traders say that the wholesale price of a kilo

Good first half of the season for Blue Whale
"While in France and the northern countries, the strong local production has set the pace, the export markets have not stopped giving us joy", Marc Peyres, the company's sales director confessed.

Sakata: 110 years by the side of the whole food chain
The year 2023 marks the 110th anniversary of Sakata Seed Corporation. At Fruit Logistica, hall 8.2 - stand B61, Sakata EMEA will highlight the close ties woven with its partners with the slogan

Currency devaluation enhances Egyptian competitiveness in the Gulf markets
The devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which fell by about 17 percent against the dollar earlier this year, is making Egyptian exporters more competitive in the international market. According to