Maris Piper prices rally as stocks dwindle
Maris Piper prices rose significantly throughout the last assessment period, with the Mintec Benchmark Prices for Grade 1 Packing Maris Piper EXW England [Mintec Code: KZ03] assessed at £380/mt

Thousands of tonnes of produce being destroyed every day
British cucumber growers have not had it easy in the last few years, and 2023 is not looking any better. “It is the perfect storm,” said Lea Stiles from Lea Valley Growers Association.

Sydney cafe receives much criticism for AU$10.90 side dish of avocado
Little Jack Horner, a café in the Sydney beachside suburb of Coogee, is now the focus of a backlash among locals after it raised the price of its side dish of avocado to A$10.90. according to

Fast-track breeding brings TR4 resistant bananas a step closer
New gene editing techniques are powering the race to develop TR4 resistant bananas. Two different approaches were presented during the first day of the International Banana Congress in Miami –

West Australian avocados gain access to Thailand
West Australian avocados have gained access to Thailand after the gazette notice for import conditions was signed on 11 May. The gazette was signed by Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs, the director

BLE/BZL: Cultivation of vegetables in Germany declining in 2022
In Germany, vegetables were grown on about 126,000 ha in 2022 - a decrease of about 4 % compared to the previous year. Asparagus, onions, lettuces and carrots grew on more than half of this area,

Blueberry consumption might alleviate abdominal pain
In a recent study, researchers have looked at the question of whether blueberry consumption could improve the clinical outcomes, functioning, and overall quality of life of individuals with

Chinese are bringing cucumbers to music festivals
China festival goers are turning to alternative forms of hydration, choosing to bring cucumbers so they will not be forced to pay exorbitant prices for a bottle of water. Recently, someone posted

Why invest in a buffer tank for irrigation and fertigation water?
An important element determining the success of berry crop cultivation in tunnels is the availability of good water quality. One of the elements of a fertigation system to improve the

South Africa: Rail problems threaten planned citrus growth
Optimising South Africa's rail network is essential if the South African citrus industry is to achieve its vision of exporting 260 million boxes of the fruit by 2032. This is why the industry is

Avocados Australia welcomes Thailand market access
On Thursday 11 May, Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs, the Director General of the Thai Department of Agriculture, signed the gazette notice for import conditions for Western Australian Hass avocados at a

Kenya: Nakuru county invests in sustainable avocado farming
The Nakuru county government has launched a sustained campaign to revitalize avocado farming, focusing on sales to international markets. County Executive Committee Member in charge of

Japanese blueberries and grapes rejected by Taiwan for banned pesticides
Shipments of fresh blueberries and grapes from Japan were seized at Taiwan's border after they were found to contain banned pesticides. A total of 9 kilograms of blueberries were confiscated after

Is the banana the only solution for the combination of fruit and vegetables and quality?
Our article 'Bad cherries at high prices, whose fault is it?' concerning our test on the first fruits sold in large-scale retail stores has sparked a 'hot' debate among our readers. Of those who

Sakata introduces Tyrian, the purple branched broccoli from stem to head
Sakata Seed Ibérica extends its spell and brings out Tyrian, the first variety on the market of fully purple branched broccoli, both in grain and stem. Once again, Sakata, a leading company in

Challenges for the grape industry in Lebanon
The Lebanese table grape is becoming increasingly well known on the international markets and appreciated by consumers, boosted by several assets but also hindered by great difficulties. Mehdi

Disparate performances among European countries
The latest data on potato crop yields processed by the European Commission in mid-2022 indicate a figure of 35,700 kilos per hectare, an increase on the figure for the last five-year period, which

TRUCK AND MALBERRY PRICES - Quoted on 25.05.2023
We present the prices of strawberries and raspberries as of 25.05.2023 recorded at selected exchanges and markets throughout Poland. Strawberry PRICESThere are more and more strawberries on sale.

"Communicating that a virus has been detected is the responsible thing to do"
The tomato industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in terms of the variety of tomatoes available. There has been a focus on developing tomatoes with distinct

US and Chile work to strengthen bilateral fruit trade
US officials have been in Chile this month to discuss various issues related to the bilateral trade of fresh fruit. The topics covered include US blueberry exports to Chile, the approval

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi
The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce that Nairobi, Kenya has been chosen as the site for its 2026 World Potato Congress. The proposed theme for this event is, “Developing Global

Azerbaijan introduced a temporary restriction on the import of peppers and kiwi from Iran
AFSA revealed that after examining 19 shipments of peppers and 34 shipments of kiwis imported by Iranian companies, quarantine pests (brown fruit wrinkling virus and mulberry scale insect) were

"Despite far lower volumes, the new kiwi crop has better quality"
The first new New Zealand Zespri kiwis began arriving at the Belgian Port of Zeebrugge at the start of this month. Zespri had a tough 2022 with many quality issues, but they are optimistic about