Citrus fruits, a season affected by high temperatures
Volume decline and lower shelf-life. Last autumn's high temperatures have conditioned the Mediterranean citrus fruit campaign, according to the analysis of Agricola Lusia, which at Fruit Logistica

Potatoes continue to be exported to Portugal and Holland from Ireland
Irish domestic consumption should see a boost with colder weather conditions this week. Demand for peeling material has picked up again this week with strong prices reported. Current weather

"Mini cucumbers are increasingly popular"
The new Dutch mini cucumber season has begun at Gilad Produce. The company has been carrying the mini cucumbers under its 'Cuckies' brand for the past few years and now has three hectares in

Watermelon volumes in Morocco will increase this season
Despite the Moroccan government's limitation of the areas where watermelons can be grown, which excluded for example the Zagoura region, a large watermelon region that is experiencing acute hydric

CTI FoodTech from Italy opened a new US facility
The Italian fruit processing machinery manufacturer CTI FoodTech scales up by opening a new US facility in Lodi, California. This new addition adds to the already well-established facilities of

Praakritik: Delivery of organic fruits and vegetables in Bangalore
Belgium: 150 prospective buyers for Delhaize branches More than 150 candidates have already expressed interest in taking over one of Delhaize‘s 128 branches. These include entrepreneurs,

'The shortage of vegetables has boosted the sales of broccoli in Germany'
The vegetable market is currently showing some buzz in terms of retail prices, but sales are proceeding at a slow pace. "We believe that rising prices are driving a contraction in consumption.

Heavy rain and flooding causes some delays in Peru’s fruit exports
Extensive flooding across many parts of the north of Peru caused damage to key bridges and roads that caused delays of getting export crops such as table grapes, mangoes, avocados and asparagus to

“Our goal is to make our French vegetables accessible to everyone”
The winter produce season is coming to an end, and spring vegetables are all gradually making their way onto the market. “We are closing the winter produce campaigns early. By the end of March,