How are Moroccan produce sourcers coping with scarcity
Importers of Moroccan agricultural products have to find alternative origins, as several crops have seen a big drop in volumes. Citrus, blueberries, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables from

New Chilean exporter sees higher fruit demand in Europe
A normal trading year does not exist just yet for Matias Gonzalez Rojas, CEO and owner of WHM Fresh in Chile, who started this exporting company during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown period.

As costs rise, Ilip targets strong demand for eco-friendly packaging
What is the overall state of the packaging business for fresh produce in Europe right now? Roberto Zanichelli: One major trend is the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging

Two people could be sentenced to 3 years in prison for committing fraud in the purchase of 700,000 kg of oranges
Two people from the province of Cordoba could be sentenced to three years in prison on charges of fraud in the sale of oranges. According to the prosecution, when the orange season arrived, one of

Grapevine-killing bacteria found in Humboldt for the first time
Grape leaf samples taken by the Humboldt County Department of Agriculture have tested positive for Pierce’s disease (PD). In late September, the Humboldt County Department of Agriculture

'Tomatoes, prices slightly up'
It is a slow trend that characterises sales on the wholesale markets in this last period. From the fruit and vegetable market in Trieste(Moi), we took stock with Renato Guercio, owner together

Three countries account for 92% of Peruvian fresh blueberry shipments this campaign
In week 11, Peru exported 1,072 tons of blueberries, i.e. 20% more than in the same week last year, which brings the cumulative total of the current campaign (two weeks before its end) to 331,580

Ukrainian farmers hope for the best
Ukrainian farmers continue to struggle with the difficult situation in the country. At the beginning of the war, many greenhouse farms had to stop their work, which led to a decrease in the

Sales of table beets have fallen notably in Ukraine
Trading and purchasing activity in the table beet market in Ukraine has been quite stable in March. However, the situation in the segment changed dramatically at the beginning of this week, and

New sensor promises improved irrigation management
A new irradiation sensor is promising to allow vegetable growers to manage their irrigation, fieldwork and disease protection more precisely, helping to curb costs and boost productivity.

“Imported products make it easier to set up French products”
As the manager of Paris Select, Didier Ioli prioritizes the French origin for all his products, but he still has to start the season with imported products. “We started the French Gariguette at