Slight fall in grocery price inflation
Grocery price inflation has fallen slightly, but is still at one of the highest levels seen in the past 15 years. The latest figures from Kantar show that like-for-like grocery price inflation has

Exports of lychees from Maoming exceeds 200 tons this year
Maoming, the largest lychee producer in Guangdong Province, is the world's largest lychee production area. Currently, there are 15 registered lychee orchards and 7 registered fruit packaging

Tickets on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
The online ticketshop is now open for Asia Fruit Logistica. Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is back in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023, bringing together the global fresh

"From March, the marketing and thus the stock reduction has accelerated"
With now two locations in the Alte Land and over 30 years of experience in the industry, Rolker Ökofrucht GmbH is currently one of the largest marketers of organically produced pome and stone

Israel’s 2022-2023 avocado season ended with lower volumes
Avocado producers and exporters in Israel are already looking forward to harvesting higher volumes in the next season, starting later this year, after their 2022-2023 avocado season ended with

Sicilian bell peppers reach European markets
It's an exceptional year for Sicilian bell peppers - the season started in March, and quotations have been high. FreshPlaza talked to OP Albani, located in Vittoria, to better understand the 2023

Henry Pollard re-elected as Markets Board chairman
Henry Pollard has been re-elected as the chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Markets Board. The Markets Board holds the responsibility of overseeing the management of Smithfield Market,

Ceny krajowych wczesnych ziemniaków już w trendzie zniżkowym
Pierwsze krajowe wczesne ziemniaki z upraw pod wysokimi osłonami pokazały się na lokalnych rynkach hurtowych jeszcze przed 10 maja. Od tamtej pory ich ceny w zasadzie nieustannie

Flood in Romagna, Maap sends tonnes of fruit and vegetables
The flooding that hit Emilia-Romagna hard last week did not leave Maap, the Padua Food Market, indifferent, as it donated two tonnes of fruit and vegetables to Russi, a small municipality of

Penny makes a commitment to fruit and vegetables from Germany with "Marktliebe Regional".
According to a 2022 Forsa survey, 84% of respondents say that regional origin is important to them when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables. Penny is actively seizing this trend and creating

Two of Scotland’s longest established fresh produce organisations join forces to create Pease Bay Farms

B2B meetings with buyers of international large-scale retailers in Barcelona
On the 6th of September 2023, Barcelona, Spain, there will be business face to face meetings between fresh fruit and vegetables buyers of international large-scale retailers and production

Efra inquiry to scrutinise pesticide and fertiliser use
The Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee is continuing its inquiry into soil health by looking into the effects of pesticides and fertilisers. On the afternoon of Wednesday 24 May, a

"The current price of greenhouse watermelons only covers half of its production cost"
"The costs of producing greenhouse watermelon has increased sharply and, with the current yields, stands at € 0.45/kg. This puts producers in a critical situation as the prices that they are

The Haut-Poitou melon launches 2023 season and celebrates 25th anniversary of PGI
“With its yellow rind, its firm, juicy and fragrant orange flesh, well-developed aroma and deliciously sweet taste,” the Haut-Poitou melon PGI is celebrating the 25 years of its label. Spread

Tough times for Peruvian asparagus
Peru’s asparagus producers are living through challenging times according to a report by fresh produce consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru. Once the star of the country’s fruit and vegetable export