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

Emilia-Romagna, 140 million in funding on the way
Regional support for investments by Emilia-Romagna farms and processing companies, to make them stronger and more competitive nationally and internationally, with contributions totalling EUR 138

"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

"Efficient packaging capacity with up to 13 cycles allows high demand to be met economically"
Küsten Bete Ltd in Elpersbüttel has been preparing beets for domestic food retailers for several months. At a site in the heart of the Dithmarschen vegetable-growing region, the regional

No authorization needed to set up water tanks for agriculture
Climate change often leads to prolonged drought and persistent heat, which means agriculture needs to be ready with emergency irrigation. However, companies need to equip themselves with water

Cso Italy, an event to celebrate 25 years of activity
Founded 25 years ago as a common table of Italian fruit and vegetables, an aggregator of innovation and strategies to tackle the sector's problems, Cso Italy celebrates its anniversary on 28 April

"We must understand that we cannot only seek macro-yields of varieties that do not work in the domestic market"
The Murcia-based cooperative Frutas y Cítricos de Mula, Frucimu, expects the organic apricot campaign to start in a couple of weeks. "The harvest will start with a delay of about 10 days compared

European Commission closes investigation into allegations of collusion between Casino and Intermarché
Belgium: Colruyt Zele reopens on Wednesday 19 April On Wednesday 19 April 2023, the Colruyt Lowest Prices store in Zele will reopen its doors. Store Manager Filip Van Buynder: "The renewed store