Spanish tomato plantings continue despite drought concerns
The ongoing drought in Spain is causing significant difficulties for the country's horticultural industry. Farmers are relying on emergency irrigation to keep crops alive, with water supplies

MPs to investigate fairness in food supply chain
A new inquiry has been launched into fairness in the food supply chain. The cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee is to investigate how profitability and risks are

Fine Fruit Company to move to new building next year
Fine Fruit Company has been in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, for two years. It is the Dutch branch of the French premium supermarket Grand Frais. "We're the perfect mix of a small organization's

BBQ purple sweet potato snack awarded among the world's best candy and snack innovations
The BBQ-flavored purple sweet potato chips from the Spanish brand Genuine Coconut have won the third prize for Best Innovation at the international fair ISM 2023, the world's largest trade fair

This year is a “roller coaster ride” for broccoli supplies and pricing
Broccoli supplies are wrapping up in Guanajuato, Mexico and growers are shifting production to other parts of the country. “This time of the year is the most tumultuous time in Guanajuato.

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES
The global blueberry market shows a varied picture this week, as some seasons come to an end, whilst some are yet to begin. In the Netherlands, an impending shortage looms from week 22 to 25 as

How do grocery prices in Malta compare to those in Sicily and Cyprus?
Carrying out a weekly grocery shop in Malta costs 21% of a person’s average monthly salary in Malta, compared to 19% in Sicily and 16% in Cyprus. An analysis carried out by Times of Malta looked

Stronger cooperation between Florida and the Agrimola group
The cooperation between the Florida company and Agrimola group continues. In 2021, Florida soc. coop. agricola became part of Agrimola and, in 2022, it supplied it with 400 tons of summer fruit,

Inauguration of a new plant in Italy for the production of sorting machines
"Ours is a company born from the long experience of two families, Longo and Raimondo, who have been in the fruit and vegetable processing machine manufacturing industry since the early 1970s,"

AMI: German tomato season gets underway
Recently, tomato production has picked up speed due to the sunnier weather and longer day length in Central Europe. Promotional campaigns are increasingly drawing attention to the German supply.

Week 17, sales surge
After a few rollercoaster weeks for fruit and vegetable sales by weight, the seventeenth week of 2023 finally sees double-digit trends; however, the gap with Lcc is growing. In terms of channels,

"Our raw food and fruit salads' flavor remains paramount"
In the Netherlands, the artisanal raw food salads prepared fresh daily at the Den Hollander family's greengrocer were a regional staple for years. When, 20 years ago, the processing space behind

Port International/Hof Röhrkasten: Asparagus, strawberry and blueberry production presented
The company Port International and the Röhrkasten farm present their successful asparagus, strawberry and blueberry production in a video. The two companies have been working closely together for

Berry producers are in no hurry to expand production
Investment in the Russian berry industry is facing challenges, as logistical disruptions and economic uncertainty affect the supply chain and market growth. The Ministry of Agriculture's

Spanish government to spend 2.2 bln euros combating impact drought
Sources say the Spanish government plans to spend 2.19 billion euros ($2.4 billion) on new water supplies, subsidies, and direct aid to farmers. The aid has become necessary to alleviate a

British growers sold most of their goods to Tesco

San Marzano tomatoes, a virtuous example of supply chain integration
Territory, traditions, healthiness and quality. These are the main features that the Consorzio di tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano dell'agro sarnese-nocerino DOP highlighted at TUTTOFOOD in Milan.