Basilicata strawberries, season delayed but demand increases
After a dull period, Basilicata's strawberries are finding their feet again and demand is rising sharply. But it is still too early to breathe a sigh of relief, because there is no shortage of

Multi-million jackfruit venture earns Kenyan farmers Ksh 500,000
Farmers in different regions of Kenya, particularly coastal and western counties are raking in millions from jackfruit farming. The unique plant can produce up to 300 fruits. One fruit weighs

Fertilizer price drops could be levelling off in the UK
Fertilizer prices have declined across the board since the turn of the year, with changes in the supply and demand balance and a fall in gas prices. Josh Joachim, Fertilizer procurement manager at

Van Geest International new Tomatoworld buyer, partner
In the Netherlands, Tomatoworld has found a new buyer for its 32 field lab tomato varieties: Van Geest International. Rene van Geest recently visited Tomatoworld to sign the partnership

French kiwi berries allowed to enter China for first time
According to the relevant laws and regulations of China and the provisions of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Vietnamese fruit struggles on domestic market
The Vietnamese fruit industry has sharpened its focus on export opportunities as opposed to meeting the need of the domestic market, providing an opening for imported fruit. According to a report

"Easter sales were not too significant compared to past years"
Easter sales of organic cresses were generally mixed this year, Christian Gimperlein of Bio-Maintalkresse said in response to an inquiry. "The volume offtake by food retailers was quite

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Quarterly figures burdened by geopolitical and macroeconomic context
The total throughput of the port of Antwerp-Bruges amounted to 68.7 million tonnes in the first quarter, a decrease of 4.5% compared to the same period last year. This decrease is due to the still

Strong start for YOOM Black Cocktail Tomato production
As the season changes, supplies of the YOOM‍® Black Cocktail Tomato, which first debuted at the International Fresh Produce Association Trade Show in October 2022, are coming on. “The crop

"Quicker, better grading process, using fewer people"
Last year, Fruitbedrijf en Pakstation Tijssen began using a brand-new production warehouse. The Dutch fruit company grows and sorts apples and pears. "We moved to the new production site, which