Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 3 July
Strong demand for watermelons boosted by high temperatures. Demand for Italian hulled melons was also high. Increasing quantities and subdued demand, however, for apricots. Good availability of

Local market, from the stars to the stables
We usually publish detailed analyses of large-scale retail outlets, but we do not forget the importance of traditional retail, especially in certain areas of Italy. In this particular case, we

Greek apricot season started strong in terms of demand
Lower availability for apricots in Europe has led to strong demand for the Greek product, says Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos: “This year, our

Ziemniaki młode znów potaniały, ale tylko trochę
Średnia cena wczesnych ziemniaków wykazywała w minionym tygodniu pewną tendencję spadkową. Jednak przyszła ona po wcześniejszej korekcie w górę, a do tego zniżka

Why should farmers grow more purple corn?
The demand for healthier food options is on the rise, driven by an increasing number of health-conscious consumers. According to a survey by Food Industry Asia, eight out of ten Filipino consumers

Germany: Onion harvest has begun
In south-west Germany, the first onions of the new season are already ready for marketing. The producers have had to work hard in the last few weeks, which were characterised by drought and heat,

“The French large artichoke market is finally back on track”
“We have had three very complicated weeks for large artichokes,” explains Pierre Gélébart, product manager at Prince de Bretagne.The market was not balanced due to the very high production

Australia: Lowest producer prices for macadamias in over a decade
Australian macadamia growers are facing an unprecedented market situation, helped by reduced demand and a rapidly growing global supply. The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) now informed about

Tomato Excellent, a Grand Gala event for tomatoes in Sicily
Tomato Excellent, the contest that focuses on Sicilian fruit and vegetable specialties, is back. Now in its fourth edition, the award invented by the event's patron, Rosario Sallemi, was held in