German asparagus harvest gets off to a cold start
Farmer Lisa Kraft from Naunheim: “When it’s dry and warm early in the year, we start harvesting asparagus at the end of March. Normally, the start is at the beginning of May.” This year,

Drought decimates Spain’s onion crop
Spain’s onion campaign is being affected by several factors, particularly drought which has led to a 40% drop in cultivation area. The lack of water availability has caused the cost of onions to

South Africa: Citrus industry expects growth of 100 million cartons in the next ten years
South Africa's citrus industry is currently facing a huge challenge, as based on the number of new orchards established, the industry is expected to grow by another 100 million cartons by 2033.

400 g of fruit and vegetables a day? Counter-order, half is enough
When consumption trends are as clear-cut and long-lasting as they are for fruit and vegetables, it is certainly the elements we call 'fundamentals' in marketing jargon that are lacking. That for

Raspberries in Tajikistan are going to be ready for picking soon – farmers expect high prices!
According to EastFruit experts, in 10 days Tajikistan will start harvesting a new crop of raspberries from open fields. Encouraged by high prices for raspberries in previous seasons, the

"The later the potatoes are planted, the riskier the transition to the new crop"
Belgian potatoes are pricey at present. This affects the fresh as well as processing sector, including Waltson Chips, which specializes in local artisan chips. "Stocks are very limited and might

Bonduelle Italia is B Corp certified
Bonduelle Italia, formerly a Benefit Company, raises the level of sustainability and announces that it has been certified B Corp, with a score of 90.1 (the bar to be surpassed was 80), entering

New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
A Queensland University of Technology-developed, genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana, that is highly resistant to Panama Disease TR4, has been submitted for regulatory approval

Uncertainty over Cairnryan port facilities to check EU goods
There is uncertainty over whether new facilities will be built at Cairnryan Port to check goods coming from the Republic of Ireland and wider EU via Northern Ireland. The UK is finally due to

Hungary maintains ban on Ukrainian agri products
After the Hungarian government announced on April 28 that a deal has been reached with the EU on the topic of certain member states’ unilateral bans on the imports of Ukrainian agriculture