Uzbekistan: the production of medicinal plants will increase by 4.7% in 2023
According to official statistics, 112 varieties of medicinal plants in Uzbekistan are registered for use in scientific medicine, of which 70 are used in the pharmaceutical industry. In recent

2022/23 EU monthly orange imports at 48,570 tons in February
2022/23 EU monthly orange imports came in at 48,570 tons for the month of February, some 20,000 tons more than the month before. The majority of these imports came from Egypt (44,441 tons). 3,590

Portugal considers capping profit margins for producers, industrialists, and distributors
Portugal's Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) stated that it had carried out more than 960 controls in the second half of 2022 and that it had started a new operation in March of this year.

"Demand for regional, processed vegetables continues to grow"
In 2015, the Heitsch family ventured further into the processing of their own products. Starting with hand-peeled potatoes for regional restaurateurs, other forms of processing have developed into

Średnia cena ziemniaków najwyższa od dziesięciolecia, ale…
Hurtowy handel ziemniakami na polskim rynku wyraźnie spowolnił w pierwszych trzech tygodniach lutego i odnotowaliśmy wówczas spadek cen tych warzyw w dużym hurcie.

IFG reports strong demand for Candy Hearts table grapes
International Fruit Genetics (IFG) is reporting increased demand from both consumers and growers for its Candy Hearts table grape variety. The company said the red grape, known for its sweet

BASF Venture Capital invests in WayBeyond
WayBeyond’s bid to transform the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) industry has been boosted by fresh investment from BASF Venture Capital (BVC). Founded in New Zealand and now

Onion price growth will stop in Moldova in the second half of March
Since the second half of February, onion prices on the Moldovan wholesale market have been rising at 1 MDL/kg per week, that is, plus 6-8% to the average price of the previous week. Wholesale

More fruit and veg in Asda café meals
Asda is offering free fruit to kids in its in-store cafés, as part of moves to make its meal deals healthier. The supermarket announced that its ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deals are to be