"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

SA government offers support to citrus sector
South Africa’s minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development, Thoko Didiza, has said the government will be supporting the country’s citrus sector through its multilateral

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