Still expensive in the shops. These vegetables are driving up the price tag the most
Of the seventeen categories, vegetable prices went up the hardest in May this year - by almost 40% year-on-year. This was mainly influenced by carrots and onions, which rose the most out of a list

AECOC chief supports VAT cuts on certain foods to kerb inflation
Last week, the 25th AECOC Congress of Fruits and Vegetables, held at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia, gathered together more than 600 producers, distributors and associations of the sector.

Live online seminar "Quality maintenance of O+G in the warehouse" by the QS Academy - Book now
What should be considered when storing fruit and vegetables so that the quality of the stored goods can be optimally maintained? This is one of the central questions that will be the focus of the

The large-scale retail trade ready for the Fruit Show format
The Spettacoli alla Frutta2023 live edition format debuts in the points of sale of several Italian large-scale retail trade brands. The protagonists are 22 excellent fruit and vegetable products

The relaunch of the Elisir #freshtalks brand with Gianluigi Cugini of Cedior
In this new instalment of our freshtalks, we talk to Gianluigi Cugini, CEO of Cedior, about the importance of a brand in the fruit and vegetable world, delving into the relaunch of the Elisir

Auchan is now eyeing up Casino
UK: Aldi opening new store near Peterborough and giving away free fruit and veg Aldi is opening a new store near Peterborough later this month. Paralympics gold winner Jonathan Broom-Edwards will

Q1: Germany imports far fewer Dutch fruit and vegetables
In Germany, Dutch fruit and vegetable imports declined sharply again in 2023's first quarter. It was down 20% compared to last year's first quarter and as much as a third less than Q1 of 2021. In

Rising global demand for South African vegetables
The National Agricultural Marketing Council hosted a workshop on South Africa’s fresh produce chain today in which economist Thabile Nkunjana provided an overview of recent broad trends in

Nagroda Danili Bragantini dla przedsiębiorcy Laury Damiani
Nagroda Danili Bragantini została przyznana w ubiegły piątek w ramach wydarzenia Protagonistki Włoskich Owoców i Warzyw w Villa Necchi w Mediolanie, Oscara za

German fruit and vegetables: Crisp, seasonal and regional - leaf salads
The range of creative preparation options is as diverse as the spectrum of seasonally available salad varieties. Whether iceberg lettuce, lollo rosso or bionda, endive, lettuce or frisée - leaf

Flood in ER, the Region puts 15 million euro for agriculture with the Psr
A sector that has suffered long-term damage overall, considering that Romagna alone produces 30% of Italian fruit and vegetables, and serious repercussions on jobs and distribution. The picture

Conaf: Tea and agriculture 4.0 against climate change #hort fruit and vegetables
A policy of planning and design of the minor water network, with canalisations and small reservoirs; sustainable forest management as a strategy for soil consolidation and water management, which

Bulgarian fruit and vegetable cultivation in danger due to lack of labor and subsidies
The production of Bulgarian fruits and vegetables is in danger. According to data from the Agricultural Academy, presented by its chairman, Professor Martin Banov, only one-tenth of the arable

#Repartofresh Fruit and vegetables weigh 35% in Banco Fresco's new Fresh format
With more than 300 references, mainly in bulk, fruit and vegetables are at the heart of the offer of the new Freshaperto urban format in Milan of Banco Fresco, the chain specialising in fresh and

Saudi Arabia intercepts largest consignment of Captagon pills, hidden in vegetable shipment
Customs officers in Saudi Arabia’s city of Al Hadithah have seized a large consignment of Captagon pills, also known as ‘jihadi drugs’. Saudi zakat, tax and customs officials reported that

The Danila Bragantini award to entrepreneur Laura Damiani
The Danila Bragantini Prize was awarded last Friday as part of the Protagonists of Italian Fruit and Vegetables event at Villa Necchi in Milan, the Oscar for innovation in the fruit and vegetable

Growbag ADVANCED from Klasmann-Deilmann
Cultivation mats are an innovative approach to the production of vegetables (cucumber, tomato, pepper) and strawberries under cover. They eliminate the use of peat, rockwool or perlite and reduce

Early onions, potatoes, and carrots – market overview for Ukraine and the EastFruit region
FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. “The highest wholesale prices

Fruits and vegetables: Category with the most recalls in Q1 2023
In the first few months of 2023, the number of food and beverage recalls in Europe went up. According to data from Sedgwick brand protection’s latest European product recall report, a 2.9

Building storage facilities is a profitable investment for vegetable growers in Ukraine
The high prices of vegetables in Ukraine prompted farmers to invest in building storage facilities. These facilities are crucial for the development of their business. Andriy Maruschak, the

Apples fly in May
In week 21, fruit and vegetables by weight again showed declining sales, while Lcc was still positive. However, the gap between the two performances is narrowing. In terms of channels, everyone is

Italia Ortofrutta alongside athletes
On 2 June, Italia Ortofrutta, the official supplier of the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL), took part in the Pietro Mennea Golden Gala held at the Luigi Ridolfi Stadium in Florence, with the

Early onions, potatoes, and carrots: Market overview for Ukraine and the EastFruit region
FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. “The highest wholesale prices

Farmers of Azerbaijan are experiencing difficulties with the production and sale of vegetable products
Farmers growing vegetables in greenhouses in Azerbaijan complain about dishonest officials who do not allow them to earn money. The costs of greenhouse farming are higher than the profits, so

USDA to increase rates for Specialty Crops Inspection Grading and Audit Services
Starting on October 1, 2023, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will enact changes to its rates for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing and laboratory services for a