Belgium: Chicory week to push consumption
The consumption of chicory has been declining in Belgium for years. Younger people in particular are giving up the traditional vegetable. In order to give new impetus to consumption, Flanders'

UK production is under threat. How can we secure its future?
Supply chain inflation remains high, and the financial pressure on UK fruit and vegetable producers is arguably more intense now than ever. The outlook for the future of horticultural production

Organic purple pointed cabbage: a trendy vegetable that could be here to stay

"Due to the cold snap, we had to end our Brussels sprouts season early"
Since the start of November, the Haap vegetable farm has been busy harvesting Brussels sprouts and kale. "Due to the drought, the yields of Brussels sprouts were lower. Overall, plants were

For Valentine's Day F.lli Orsero offers an avocado heart
F.lli Orsero presents the avocado for Valentine's Day: a limited edition, sustainable, plastic-free pack, 100% recyclable paper, printed with vegetable-based inks. Inside is also a recipe to

Banana partnership aims to relaunch Somalia banana production
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a vertically integrated producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and Moze Holding Limited, a Talc Investment company, have

The main advantages that the port of Bilbao will present in Berlin for the fruit and vegetable sector
Agility, safety and traceability of logistics operations are key for the fruit and vegetable sector, all of which are provided by the Port of Bilbao for shippers and logistics operators. The Port

Cost-of-living crisis hits veg sales
Lower-income families are buying fewer vegetables in favour of unhealthy alternatives, new reserach reveals. The latest market insight report by Veg Power paints a concerning picture of

EU 27 fruit and vegetable production area at 1,759,000 ha in 2021
The number of producer organisations - both national and transnational - has been dropping, from a high in 2017 (1,758) to 1,594 in 2021. The fruit and vegetable production area dropped

Third generation of fruit and vegetable specialists in Sicily
"We have been in the fruit and vegetable sector since the 1960s, in a region where tradition and passion for work underpin success. The high-quality products we offer today, as in the past, are

Vegetables gave a return on production costs. But not all
Author: Sylwia Sałyga 02 February 2023 11:01 In vegetable cultivation, the 2022 season, despite many difficulties, allowed for a return for producers in most types of vegetable crops. What can we

Serbia’s Agro Belgrade fair unites region
The fourth annual Agro Belgrade 2023 International Fair of Fruit, Vegetables and Wine took place at the end of January, welcoming an estimated 28,000 visitors, and bringing together over 500

AMI: Low availability of peppers causes wholesale market prices to rise
The weather-related shortage of vegetables is also affecting the pepper market. Prices for primarily Spanish and Moroccan produce in the German wholesale trade are at a high level. In Spain, the

EARTHPACK evolution of packaging from CMSA
With more than 25 years’ experience in the market, a strong international presence and a talented team of dedicated professionals, CMSA is one of the industry’s leading references in

Will vegetable production be profitable? "Farmers calculate costs"
Author: Sylwia Sałyga 02 February 2023 11:01 In vegetable growing, the 2022 season, despite many difficulties, has allowed producers to recoup their costs in most types of vegetable crops. What

Malaysian Trade Ministry denies claims of 160% price hike for some vegetables
Malaysia’s Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry does not deny that there has been a rise in the prices of vegetables in Penang. However, although state director S. Jegan said inspections

The impact of the increase in the minimum wage on the agricultural sector
The increase in the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) announced yesterday by the President of the Government has not taken into account the reality of the most affected sectors, such as the

Reichenau-Gemüse: Fresh vegetables take off
Under this motto, Reichenau-Gemüse is actively participating in the two upcoming industry events, FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin and BIOFACH in Nuremberg. As part of a joint presentation with the

“The damage would be much greater if these frosts had happened a month from now”
The intense cold in Spain over the past two weeks, with several nights of sub-zero temperatures, is taking its toll on several crops in the Murcia region, mainly stone fruit and field vegetables.

Объем производства фруктов и овощей в Испании составляет 18,8 млрд евро
Стоимость производства фруктов и овощей в Испании в 2021 году составила 18,76 млрд евро, согласно последним

Berries and vegetables in the anti-cancer diet
The risk of developing cancer depends on a great many factors, including but not limited to what we eat and drink on a daily basis. Medics warn that certain products consumed in excess, such as

Delicious and sweet: SanLucar whets the appetite for its fruit with “101 Dalmatians”
(Valencia, Spain – February 2023). –SanLucar, the premium brand for fruit and vegetables, is now getting to the point – quite a few points, actually. Soon, the cute four-legged main

Technologies and sorters: upturn after slowdown due to pandemic and wars
A new direction is being taken in 2023 for the fruit and vegetable sorting technology company Futura Srl of Cesena (Forlì-Cesena). We interviewed owner Omar Papi, who is on his way to Fruit

Spain’s fruit and vegetable production worth €18.8bn
Spanish fruit and vegetable production was worth €18.76 billion in 2021, according to the most up-to-date data from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,

Produkcja owoców i warzyw w Hiszpanii warta 18,8 mld euro
Hiszpańska produkcja owoców i warzyw była warta 18,76 mld euro w 2021 roku, według najbardziej aktualnych danych Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności