Mind the gaps: will the UK get caught short again?
Should retailers spend a penny or two more so they don’t get caught short? That question has dominated discussions in the European fresh produce business over the past month or so, even before

Warm weather to impact fruit and vegetables supply in 2023
According to Markus Bobenhausen, senior buying director at REWE Group, unpredictable weather conditions will influence the procurement of fruit and vegetables in 2023. Bobenhausen added that

High vegetable prices drives Sweden’s highest food prices increases in 72 years
Very high vegetable prices in Sweden are driving the highest level of food price increases in the country in 72 years, while they also contributed to the highest inflation in 30 years. Sweden's

Good season for Sicilian bell peppers and excellent prospects for new carrots
This year, the production and commercial campaign of Sicilian carrots is opposite to that of the past season. Everything started due to the lack of produce in northern Europe, as the season ended

"As a smaller cooperative, we can be a nice alternative for indecisive growers"
There is currently much ado in Belgium with the upcoming BelOrta/ Belgische Fruitveiling (BFV) merger. The big cooperatives seem to be getting increasingly large. But in the shadow of these big

First apricots have appeared on trees in the south of Uzbekistan (photo)
Fruit trees are massively blooming in Uzbekistan and the outlines of future ripe and juicy fruits are already visible. In the southern regions of the country, green apricot fruits have already

“We are already noticing an increased demand for Egyptian potatoes in the market this year”
Egypt has an undeniable role in the global potato and sweet potato market. According to the most recent data, Egypt is the sixth largest exporter of potatoes in the world, only behind the 4

Overview of retail prices for onions in Kyiv
According to EastFruit analysts, who finished an audit of the fruit and vegetable departments of supermarkets in the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, today, the average retail price for onions in

Quality, not quantity the focus for Pérez Zara Agrícola
Hugo, when was Pérez Zara Agrícola was established and what its main line of business? Hugo Steeds: We are a small family business founded in 1999, with our roots in micro-distribution and local

New line of products in water, vinegar, salt and lemon juice
“We use seasonal produce as raw materials for our processed products, including turnip tips which are made into spreads and products in oil. The market is not lively as, when demand for

In western Ukraine, farmers are growing medicinal herbs for export.
In recent years, western Ukrainian farmers have retrained from growing vegetables for borscht to cultivating medicinal herbs. These herbs are used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals,

"Exporting apples during the war, we were told it was foolishness"
"During the first month of the war, we did not export and instead focused on the safety of our team and loved ones. During this time, all supply chains were destroyed and ports were blocked. We