Avocado might become the most traded fruit by 2030
According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) projections, the avocado will become the most commercialized tropical fruit by 2030. Global exports are predicted to

Bananas from Colombia at £1.10
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and

Five Barrel Brewing announces special edition ‘Spud’ potato beer
Hoping to launch the Robertson Potato Festival with a bang, Wollongong based Five Barrel Brewing has announced a special edition potato sparkling ale. ‘Spud Sparkling Ale’ is being brewed

Mini symposium on Banana Quality
The banana world is continuously developing; from the field to ripening to the development of shelf-life improving techniques. As bananas are an important product for the consumer, quality is an

Kazakhstan suspended the ban on onion exports since April 8, exports still limited
The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of

Kazakhstan suspended the ban on onion exports since April 8
The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of

Lidl Germany to switch to Living Wage bananas
Lidl has announced that it is to pay a price premium on Fairtrade bananas. The move comes at a time the discounter has been accused of undermining sustainability efforts by offering price

Last weeks to enjoy yello, the apple with the exotic aroma
And that is why we are proud to offer it to the market." The intense yellow color, the crisp texture and the unique flavor have made yello a favorite among those who appreciate quality and

Future Crops declared bankrupt: all equipment in online auction at Troostwijk Auctions
Poeldijk-based vertical farm Future Crops has been declared bankrupt. For this reason, all equipment belonging to the baby lettuce and herb producer will be auctioned through Troostwijk Auctions'

Russia's weekly consumer prices went up more quickly at the end of March
According to data from state statistics service Rosstat, Russia's weekly consumer prices went up more quickly at the end of March. Russia's central bank held the key interest rate at 7.5% last

“There currently is a complete focus on price, not quality”
Banana cultivation in India has come a long way in the past few decades, says Ajay Chopra, founder of Indian fresh produce brand Wonderberry: “The Indian banana cultivation has seen a fair bit