"Good grape prices, but sales are lagging"
Even though grape prices are good this winter, sales are lagging, says Wibo van den Ende of the Dutch company Vita Optima. "Current costs demand higher prices, which doesn't always translate into

Bio Hortus has become a PO
"Thanks to the trust of our producers, Bio Hortus has officially become a Producer Organization. A great achievement that has enabled us to go from 70 to 1400 hectares, including our own and

“Here, we grow asparagus like we produce wine”
The Gervasoni family has been growing asparagus on their French farm in the Gard department since 1950. Maxime Gervasoni, 4th generation on this farm, is particularly fond of this vegetable. “I

New varieties of grapes, peaches, and flat nectarines to reach other EU countries
Naturitalia's portfolio has recently expanded to include peaches, flat Ondine nectarines and three varieties of IFG grapes. "We always look for products that can meet the needs of both markets and

Inspired by nature: new design with the same quality as always.
Each product will have its own appearance, but at the same time remain recognisable as a Koppert product. During this year, we will redesign our entire product portfolio, starting this February

Results of retractable cooling roof trials with strawberries in Mexico
The strawberry industry keeps on innovating. In Mexico, growing trials took place last year where the advantages of the natural outdoors were combined with a protected environment. “We are

First producers' organization for fresh herbs founded in Italy
Aromatic herbs have always been among the leading products of the territories bordering the Mediterranean. In particular, Liguria (Albenga) and Cilento (Paestum) have come together to create a

Jazz partners with star chef Mark Aisthorpe
Jazz Apples have teamed up with high-flying young chef Mark Aisthorpe to showcase how consumers can turn everyday ingredients into “moreish masterpieces” and cut down on their kitchen waste.

Jazz partners with star chef Mark Aisthorpe
Jazz Apples have teamed up with high-flying young chef Mark Aisthorpe to showcase how consumers can turn everyday ingredients into “moreish masterpieces” and cut down on their kitchen waste.

Visit to a wholesale market and two supermarkets in Caracas
Over the past few days, a delegation from Macfrut visited Venezuela to promote the fair. President Renzo Piraccini visited the wholesale market in Caracas as well as a few supermarkets. Renzo

"Long delivery times make used machines more attractive, even for large companies"
These days demand for second-hand machines from the food processing and packaging sectors is on the rise. According to Sean Schulp of STC Food Solutions, it is, however, not only due to financial

“Spanish nurseries are the ones taking the new mandarin varieties to Italy”
The citrus varietal landscape is constantly evolving and it's enriched with new developments every year. But what specific varieties are farmers betting on right now? Star Ruby grapefruit plants.

"Volume developments impressively illustrate the growth development of this crop"
Stadler Champidistribution SA in Aigle has always produced its mushrooms with green energy. A small hydroelectric power plant ensures the right climate in the production halls, leading to a

"People are still holding out for better prices, which is reflected in a lower willingness to sell"
The warehouses in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia are slowly but surely running out of goods, while the cold stores are still largely closed, he says. "Most farmers are still holding out for

The Patata di Bologna DOP protagonist in Coop Alleanza 3.0 shops
The Primura Experienceche project kicked off last Thursday, from the Extracoop Centro Nova outlet in Castenaso (Bologna), bringing special events and displays starring the Patata di Bologna Dop to

"Гватемала всегда задавала тон - сейчас это постепенно меняется".
В области сахарного гороха и гороха-щелкуна на рынок поступают партии из трех стран происхождения - Египта,

"Moroccan and Egyptian clementines being pushed on Belgian market"
Spanish citrus prices have been quite high this whole season. "The supply's not limited, but volumes are lower than in previous years. So, prices, especially for juicing oranges, are much higher

Choco acquires Spanish start-up Katoo
This strengthens Choco's presence in the Spanish market and further expands its position as a driver of digitalisation in the food service industry. All Katoo customers will be able to benefit

"Gwatemala zawsze nadawała ton - teraz to się powoli zmienia"
W zakresie groszku cukrowego i snap peas na rynek trafiają właśnie partie z trzech krajów pochodzenia, czyli z Egiptu, Gwatemali i Kenii. "W tej chwili mamy do dyspozycji mnóstwo

"Guatemala always set the tone - that is now slowly changing"
In the field of sugar snap peas and snap peas, batches from three countries of origin, namely Egypt, Guatemala and Kenya, are now hitting the market. "We have plenty of goods available to us at

"Гватемала всегда задавала тон - сейчас это постепенно меняется".
В области сахарного гороха и гороха-щелкуна на рынок поступают партии из трех стран происхождения - Египта,

Strawberry season 2023: growers have concerns
Author: Krystyna Zagorska 27 January 2023 16:00 A new season means new challenges and we always have to face them. At the moment, we are more worried about the lack of people willing to work

The innovative Bimi broccoli presented by Sipo at Marca 2023
Bimi broccoli is not a total novelty for the Italian market, as we have seen several times in recent years, but until now, after announcements and a short marketing period, it has always

Green beans - prices fall sharply in Poland
In the last three years we have become accustomed to relatively high fresh bean prices in June in Poland. Especially when compared to 2016-2018, the later seasons (2019, 2020 and 2021) were

It will be a very difficult season for Polish strawberries
The production and sale of strawberries is not an easy business in Poland even in "normal" times. It is always a great unknown how many strawberries can be picked in Poland in a