UOKiK: Three investigations into the sale of agricultural machinery
The president of UOKiK has opened three investigations into alleged violations of competition rules in the sale of agricultural machinery of several popular brands, the Office announced on Monday.

Matthew Luckhurst appointed as new Managing Director of APM Terminals Bahrain
APM Terminals Bahrain, the operating company of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced the appointment of Matthew Luckhurst as the new Managing Director for Bahrain. He will be assuming the role

Watermelons will be cheaper this year. There is one reason
Year after year, we import more and more watermelons to Poland from Turkey. One of their advantages is the price. Like Greek and Italian watermelons, they are much cheaper than watermelons

Peru: Blueberry exports of 300,000 tonnes possible in 2023/24 season
In the current season, exports are expected to increase by around 5 % compared to the 286,000 t of the previous season (2022/23), reports agraria.pe with reference to Proarándanos. The

The fruit industry is in danger of collapse. "Ukrainian strawberries are flooding the market"
- Ukrainian strawberries are flooding the Polish market. There is no control over it. The fruit industry is threatened with collapse," says Mirosław Maliszewski, president of the Polish Fruit

Foody 2025, the project takes shape
The Foody 2025 project, the initiative for the complete renovation of the Milan Food Market, is gradually taking shape. After the presentation in February of the first structures built, Foody 2025

Peak season brings promotable pricing on California avocados
California is in the season of peak availability on avocados. “Last year California avocado harvesting started somewhat earlier than usual, with more volume in the spring than this year,” says

Agri SA appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Agri SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Johann Kotzé as their new Chief Executive Officer. Jaco Minnaar, Agri SA President, congratulated Kotzé and expressed his excitement over the

Russia and Algeria will probably come to an ‘Expanded Strategic Partnership’
Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebbouneis currently on a state visit to Russia, which is expected to culminate in the signing of an “Expanded Strategic Partnership” between the two countries.

Lidl has introduced new packaging for its strawberry range
Alibaba to launch local versions of its China e-commerce site in Europe J. Michael Evans, president of Alibaba, said the company will bring one of its China e-commerce services Tmall into Europe.

Industry relief over port labor agreement
Following the tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the produce industry is feeling a sense of relief. “This

Moroccan berry exports drop 28% due to Egyptian competition and bad weather
Morocco’s exports of fresh and processed berries totalled 157,616 tons in the first four months of 2023 compared to 218,904 in the same period last year, representing a 28% drop, due to

We have something to be proud of - Poles ahead of IBO Summit in Lublin
The strong opinion on the presence at the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) conference in Lublin is presented by domestic producers. It is no coincidence that the World wants to come to

Romania promulgates law providing subsidies for fruit and vegetable farms
Yesterday, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis promulgated the law establishing a state aid scheme for agricultural producers of vegetables, fruits and potatoes for a period of three years. The

Biedronka fined. Must pay gigantic sums of money
President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) Tomasz Chróstny imposed a fine of more than PLN 160 million on Jeronimo Martins Polska. The company misled consumers about

Fruit and veg prices are falling in New Zealand
For the first time this year, New Zealand’s Food Price Index (FPI) has showed a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the country’s growers recover from a tough spell of weather-related

Cold snap hits Chilean citrus and avocado production
A prolonged cold snap across large parts of Chile’s fruit producing area is believed to have affected evergreen crops such as citrus and avocados. Jorge Valenzuela, president of fruit producer

Cold snap affects Chilean citrus and avocado production
According to Fedefruta President Jorge Valenzuela, the frosts have not only affected larger areas, but have also lasted longer. "The frosts have not only hit the central and southern areas this

"From September onwards, Spanish pitahaya is practically alone in the European market"
This year, the Andalusian pitahaya season will start somewhat early and with a substantial growth of the production. "The harvest will start in mid to late June and we expect good sizes," says

Blueberries being sold for higher prices per pound
Supplies of blueberries look to be better compared to this time last year. “Weather issues last year in both Georgia and North Carolina hurt overall industry volumes, but it has looked better

Fresh fruit and vegetable prices falling as industry rebounds from challenging season
For the first time this year, the Food Price Index (FPI) shows a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as New Zealand’s growers recover from a tough spell of weather-related challenges.

Luca Zaglio is the new general manager of Melinda
Acting from 1 July, engineer Luca Zaglio will be the new general manager of Melinda-La Trentina-Apot. This was announced by the presidents Ernesto Seppi (Consorzio Melinda), Rodolfo Brochetti (La

Peru’s avocado window has been extending
The first small volume of Peruvian avocados arrived in the US in May. Starting this month and continuing through October or even November, promotable volume will be available. “In recent years,

Italy: Luca Zaglio new General Director of Trentino apple group Melinda-La Trentina-Apot
From 1 July, Luca Zaglio will be the new General Director of Melinda-La Trentina-Apot. This was announced by the Presidents Ernesto Seppi (Consorzio Melinda), Rodolfo Brochetti (La Trentina) and

“French supply of early potatoes should soon be significant”
“We are currently experiencing extreme tension regarding the French supply of potatoes from the last harvest,” explains Francisco Moya, director of the Vitalis network and president of CNIPT.