A new 'king' of the price tag? Cucumber prices have shot up
The record high wholesale prices of ground cucumbers from under the covers are striking - you have to pay even 23 zlotys per kilogram. Anna Kaszewiak, an expert at the Bronisze Wholesale Market,

Uzbekistan has the cheapest mandarins in the EastFruit region
EastFruit analysts draw attention to the fact that the average wholesale price for mandarins in Uzbekistan is the lowest among countries where the international project team monitors wholesale

Wellpak (UK) enters administration
Evesham-based fresh produce business Wellpak (UK) has been placed into administration, FPJ understands. Wellpak was founded in 1995 and is described as a supplier of exotic fruits, vegetables and

Food Safety solutions leader presents Ultrascreen PRO for fruit and vegetable processing
As a well-established Food Safety solutions leader, Ammeraal Beltech has developed yet another revolutionary product. Namely, the Ultrascreen PRO belts which were carefully engineered to address

Bronisze: vegetable prices shock. Imported onions unimaginably expensive
Imported vegetables are reaching dizzying rates this year. The prices of onions at the wholesaler are rocketing. It is expensive and we have to pay exorbitant prices for basically every variety of

"Belgian supply could tip vegetable situation"
In Europe, the entire vegetable range is currently costly. In Spain, temperatures dropped sharply again recently, and in Belgium, the market is still waiting for larger volumes. "There aren't

Exceptionally expensive Easter. Higher prices for vegetables, eggs and mayonnaise
Inflation in February is expected to reach 18-19 per cent and then slow down. However, Easter will certainly not be cheap, as mayonnaise, vegetables or eggs have become significantly more

Dole doesn’t expect to recover all costs of ransomware attack
According to Dole spokespeople, the company may not be able to fully recover costs related to a ransomware attack that temporarily disrupted its North American operations in February. The

"Same productivity, but without the energy costs from artificial lighting"
Vertical farming is not new when it comes to vegetable production, but there is always an introduction that deserves the attention of producers. After all, production sustainability and the

Could African growers alleviate European food shortages?
Europe needs more fruit and vegetables. This means there might be an opportunity for Africa to step up production to fill the gap. While many experts and analysts attribute the shortage to poor

Uzbekistan has the cheapest mandarins in the EastFruit region
EastFruit analysts draw attention to the fact that the average wholesale price for mandarins in Uzbekistan is the lowest among countries where the international project team monitors wholesale

Reapp: Surge in frozen vegetable sales as British fresh vegetable shortages continue
Sarah Bradbury named new IGD chief executive IGD has announced the appointment of Sarah Bradbury as its new chief executive, effective 3 July. She succeeds Susan Barratt, who is set to step down

Uzbekistan will increase the volume of fruit and vegetables to South Urals
The volume of deliveries of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan to the South Urals will increase. Agreements reached during the visit of the official delegation of the Chelyabinsk region to

'Eating leafy greens might lead to fewer brain proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease'
According to a new study performed by RUSH University in Chicago, people who eat green leafy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer proteins in their

Soil for vegetables - how do you choose it and which is best for specific crops?
Growing vegetables is a time-consuming activity. Approaching spring is the time to start production. What soil should I choose for growing vegetables and what is the best soil for specific

Vegetable availability shortages have affected supermarkets' financial performance
A shortage of vegetable availability has weighed on sales in UK supermarkets in the four weeks to 25 February, Reuters reported. Britain has been facing shortages of key salad items, particularly

Volumes of leeks and carrots down 30%, longer gap in supply
The shortage of tomatoes and peppers has been making the headlines lately, but root vegetables are also in short supply in the UK. "Supply varies from crop to crop, and there are a couple of

Philippines: Vegetable root crop harvest up in Q4
Among the country's top nine vegetable and root crops that posted higher production are potato, eggplant, tomato, onion, sweet potato and cassava. Most of the country's major vegetables and root

Carrots from Israel in high demand from Europe
Following shortages of vegetables in Spain and England, producers in Israel have seen a spike in demand for carrots. Yacov Mizrahi, CEO of Israel based carrot grower and exporter Shallit Carrots

"Our sales are fully focused on overseas wholesale markets"
In the Netherlands, 1 Fresh International is getting the last of its Santa Maria and Devici pears. This wholesaler sells a wide range of Dutch and Spanish fruits and vegetables, but Turkish trade

Potatoes: Healthy, inexpensive and climate friendly
In the US, most potatoes are eaten in form of French fries or chips. They’re in the ultra-processed category that is increasingly connected to a range of health problems. However, it is

Florette creates a special menu to celebrate a very tasty 8M
Today, 8M is Women's Day, a time to give thanks and to value the feminine energy in our lives: from the unconditional love of our mothers and grandmothers, experts in the best home cooking in

Lower orange production in Sicily due to the bad weather
CGA was passed on from father to son over 50 years, gaining the trust of clients not only in Italy, but also abroad in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Croatia and Malta thanks to its tradition,

Kazakhstan signs agreement on supply of early vegetables from Tajikistan
A Kazakh delegation, led by the First Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev and representatives of the regions, has visited Tajikistan. This

Morocco strengthens its position as a supplier of f&h in Spain
In volume, the year-on-year growth in Spanish imports of fruit and vegetables from outside Europe was 2%, totalling 1.8 million tonnes. A total of 1.9 million tonnes was imported from the EU