BLE week 43:
Sector | General fresh produce
High grocery prices hit remote Australian communities hard
Danes show strong preference for organic Italian produce
Egypt's agriculture adapts to climate challenges with smart practices
Manchester men shine in health survey with high fruit and veg intake
Thai FDA to intensify fruit and vegetable screening after toxic residues found
Fresh Del Monte sells Fresh Leaf Farms to focus on core vegetable business
Kyrgyz Republic Treasury will cover transportation costs for fruit and vegetable exporters
Azerbaijan sees decline in fruit and vegetable exports and imports
Week 43 - National average wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
UK apple prices fluctuate modestly due to seasonal demand and harvest variations
Thailand's exports set to surpass 2% growth target, reaching new high of $290 billion
Munich wholesale market: investor given time until July 2025
"We retailers don't need a luxury wholesale market, but a functional one"
Connecting with registered dietitians to help boost produce consumption
California eradicates invasive fruit fly species, protecting agriculture
Australian initiatives tackle food waste, embrace imperfect produce
50 years of innovation and resilience in New Zealand's fruit industry
South Carolina receives $603,000 to boost specialty crop industry
SG Alimentación: "They force promotions with products on sale below their production cost"
"Aldi is once again in the spotlight for abruptly and unilaterally cutting regular suppliers"
Week 42 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Blueberry supply increases significantly, and American apples arrive in batches
Unlocking fruit and vegetable aromas through modern analysis
Uzbekistan's growth in fruit and vegetable exports in 2024
HTA and FPC urge government action on fresh produce trade barriers
Fire damage at Owyhee Produce peeling facility
US fresh produce consumption rises, driven by Gen Z's health and sustainability focus
Brighter Bites receives $25k donation
LNP pledges $2.5 million for flood resilience project at Brisbane Markets
Odesa region sees significant rise in agriculture output in 2024
Thomas Grundhöfer, brand owner of the citrus and fruit brand Götterfrucht:
"In southern Germany in particular, almost every consumer grew up with Götterfrucht"
Photo report of busy Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta
Almería agriculture: higher yields, lower prices amid cost surge
NFF welcomes Mark Horan and re-elects Georgie Somerset to its board
Moldova series - part 12
Chisinau’s “Nr1” hypermarket’s fruit and veg aisle has everything you could want
Changes in fruit and veg prices in Bulgaria over recent weeks
Uzbekistan's fruit and veg exports surge by 25.8% from the beginning of the year
Week 42 - National average wholesale prices of home-grown horticultural produce
Apples experienced the biggest price increase 36%
New Zealand sees export surge and import decline in September 2024
Confirmation of seasonal worker scheme in the UK for 2025
Rwanda Agricultural Biotechnology Program aims to enhance crop productivity
Lulu Group consider fruit and vegetable exports from Uzbekistan to Kuwait
Vietnam imports 24% more fruit and vegetables from China
Uzbekistan sets sights on exporting fresh produce to Malaysia
Advertised prices for specialty crops products at major retail supermarket outlets
Pumpkins of all sizes decorated stores and ad flyers last week
Summary of 2024 IFPA State of the Industry Address
Over 200,000 tons of fruits, vegetables, and nuts inspected by Rosselkhoznadzor at Verkhny Lars border
The ban includes tomatoes, peppers, and fresh melons
Russia imposes temporary import restrictions on fresh produce from Kazakhstan
Week 41 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
More imported pineapples, durian prices increase
BLE week 41
'German cauliflower continued to dominate the scene'
Farming for the Future
Woolworths introduces farmers to “the wonderful world of biological and organic inputs”
Post-harvest solution approved for commercial use in California
Hurricane Milton causes up to $2.5 billion in damages to Florida agriculture
Convenience-store-inspired experience at IFPA show
Azerbaijan's fruit and vegetable imports rise as exports fall
Heavy rainfall damages crops across 45,000 hectares in Nashik
NLC boosts Pakistan's agricultural exports to Central Asia and beyond
Coas consortium
Sicilian prickly pears "fly high" in the Belgian and French markets
WorldVeg's initiatives boost off-season vegetable production in India
South Africa aims to boost agricultural exports at BRICS summit in Russia
‘Check Your Facts,’ Says Fresh State- ‘Fruit and Veg Crisis Bigger Than You Think’
Aotearoa leads in marking World Fruit & Vegetable Day
Pricing volatility more than 70 percent across fresh produce industry
Drought impacts on Hungarian agriculture and fruit prices
Laura López Salazar, General Manager, Procomer (Costa Rica)
"Costa Rica's exports are expected to increase by 9 to 11% by the end of this year"
Expanding AI technology enhances fresh produce supply chain in Mexico
Shizhong district's agricultural advancements in China
Tajikistan boosts agricultural exports to Russia by 30% in 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market expands partnership with IFCO, driving sustainability through reusable packaging
Lower Austria: Heinrich Penz from the Frisches Früchtchen GmbH
"In times of inflation, providing information is more important than ever"
Specialty crop farms have highest labor cost as portion of total cash expenses
Nashik district experiences crop damage due to heavy rain
Liliana García, director of ProColombia in Spain, Portugal and Italy
"We are helping Colombian exporters comply with the requirements of the European Green Deal"
Hurricanes impact US and Mexico agriculture, disrupting food supply chain
High hopes for apples, potatoes, and cherries in Columbia Basin amid challenges
Inflationary trends in Armenia's agricultural sector
Georgia agriculture suffers $6.46 billion loss from Hurricane Helene
Iran's tomato exports reach $207 million in six months
Improved pricing transparency in Brisbane Markets with new app launch
Rico Farms receives EFI certification
Bangladesh government launches subsidized sale of perishables to aid low-income earners
Ellen Sebrechts, Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit:
"When it gets colder people want pumpkins, cabbages and wild mushrooms instead of stone fruit"
Week 41 - National average wholesale prices of home-grown horticultural produce
Apples experienced the biggest price decrease with 23%
Belarus introduces export ban affecting Russian apple market
Peter Mair on the development of the German-Italian company Gruppo M.EC.
"The heat in summer posed major challenges for us"
Dussehra festival and weather conditions impact vegetable supply and prices in Pune
Georgia agriculture department launches crackdown on drug smuggling in produce
Specialty crop retail prices across the US: A detailed overview for October 2024
Hurricane impact and seasonal shifts influence market trends in North America
California farm tour focuses on investing in agriculture development
Dell and Moyo launch AI-powered drone to combat crop diseases in South Africa
Melbourne market rent hikes and their impact on grocery prices
Hà Nội boosts agricultural exports with planting area codes
Chile's fruit exports surge to record highs in 2024
Bikurei Sadeh explores fruit and vegetable import from Georgia
Week 40 fruit wholesale market report
Chinese avocados are arriving steadily, and blueberry prices are on the rise
Poland's imports of fruits and vegetables from Egypt surge to $85 million
Belarus introduces licensing for export of apples, onions, and white cabbage
Brazil faces trade deficit in fresh produce through August 2024
Puerto Rico's crop sales increase by 46% from 2018 to 2022
Pakistan reduces customs tariff on Afghan produce to zero
Leadership class gets into the fields on New Jersey farms
New Zealand food prices rise, fruit and veg costs fall
Rising food prices during holidays impact Israel's vulnerable populations
Tanzania's horticultural exports surge, contributing to narrowing current account deficit
BLE week 40:
'Red Globe loses relevance in the grape market'
Between 11,000 and 14,000 daily buyers at the Johannesburg fresh produce market in City Deep
Photo report Joburg Market: “This is about food security. You can’t wait for political stability”
Imported fruit and vegetable supplies plummet in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Rising prices for fruit and veg products in Russia despite record harvests
Farm leaders call for reconsideration of superannuation law changes impacting family farms
Central American countries warned about locust outbreaks threatening crops
Pharr International Bridge celebrates 30 years as keystone in US-Mexico produce trade
Ninh Thuận's agricultural exports to Korea show promise
UK food sector crisis: rising insolvencies and job losses highlight deepening challenges
Egypt and New Zealand sign food safety agreement
Fruit Attraction Madrid saw busier first day than normal
Bowen's food future brightens with new funding
South African agriculture fueled by optimism for 2024-25 season
expoSE & expoDirekt from November 20 to 21 in Karlsruhe
Trade fair duo expects over 420 exhibitors from 13 countries
Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 December in Hasselt - Belgium
Two-day trade fair for professional fruit growers
Victorian farms boost fruit and vegetable quality with netting grants
NZ: Embracing horticulture in Canterbury
Vegetable prices rising in Ukraine and what to expect next?
Global agreement to develop certified compostable Price Look Up (PLU) stickers for fresh produce
Week 40 - National average wholesale prices of home-grown horticultural produce
Biggest decrease in weekly average wholesale prices in blackberries by 37 percent
India addresses soaring onion and tomato prices
Tanzanian exporters secure deals to supply UK with fresh produce worth $2.8 million annually
Latvian harvest varies, with apple and blueberry success
Uzbekistan boosts fruit and vegetable exports in 2024: apricot and cabbage lead the way
Bonduelle group achieves B Corp certification in nine additional countries
Impact of protests on supply chains in Abbottabad
Lebanese exhibitors cancel their participation in Fruit Attraction