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Overview of world grape market

Due to losses in Peru and the drought in South Africa, there is a possibility of shortages on the grape market. Although good harvests are expected in, for example, Namibia and the northern parts of South Africa, these are insufficient to compensate for the losses. This is evident in the higher prices that are.....

Ismail Danali – Ankutsan

Turkish cardboard packaging for export to Russia

For the first time ever, the Turkish company Ankutsan will attend the coming edition of Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Ankutsan manufactures corrugated cardboard boxes for the transport of fruits and vegetables.“Aside from simple cardboard material, we also provide boxes based on innovative nanotechnology, that.....

Fruit Agency Oettle & Griessmeyer focuses on Greek subtropical fruits

Germany: “Kiwis about 20 percent more expensive than last year”

The kiwi market has almost reached its peak season and will continue to grow over the coming weeks. The Munich fruit agency Oettle & Griessmeyer, with a focus on Greek produce, is also ready for a good kiwi season. “Due to low yields in Italy, the current prices are about 20 percent higher than in the.....

Italy: Festive packaging doing well

Some colour and seasonal greetings - Fellini Patrizio started using its festive packaging in early December and clients seem to appreciate it a lot."We started using it in early December. The red of the packaging contrasts with the colour of the produce. It's the perfect way to send our best wishes to our.....

Rapid growth for (organic) ginger

During the winter months, the demand for ginger rises in Europe. This product has, after all, become a standard item and can be be counted as a ‘not-so-exotic exotic’, just like sweet potatoes. The Chinese sweet potato is, however, less well known. Hans van der Meulen of the Dutch Produce Wholesaler, Rida.....

Arman Badur - Kuskonmaz

Green asparagus – Turkey’s potential cash cow

Turkey has never been really known for producing or exporting asparagus. Currently asparagus producers only sell enough for the local market.“Green asparagus demand has been growing in Turkey in the past few years. Our company has been experiencing a gradual increase of 50% year on year solely in the domestic.....

Italy: Choosing the right apricot variety is essential

The worst thing to do after the bad prices of 2017 would be to lose trust in apricot cultivation. Not to mention the fact that the most innovative varieties, if harvested at the right ripening stage, didn't do so bad.Paolo Laghi, co-owner ofBattistini Vivai, a nursery located in Cesena with 150 partners.....

Gert Mulder, GroentenFruit Huis:

"Hopefully we can now talk about practical matters after Brexit"

The negotiations between the United Kingdom and the EU on the first phase of Brexit have finished. Director Gert Mulder of GroentenFruit Huis is relieved that this phase is over. "These negotiations were blocking any conversation on what our trade flows will look like after Brexit. Hopefully the communication.....

More advanced blueberry sorting machinery and upcoming growth

The production and consumption of blueberries has multiplied in recent years due to the fruit's great health benefits, how convenient it is to consume and its unique flavour. In fact, the production volume is expected to quadruple within five years. For this reason, it is becoming increasingly necessary to.....

Buddha’s hand, Kumquat, Yuzu

Europe is a growth market for exotic citrus varieties

Clementines, Navels, lemons - most citrus fruits can hardly be considered as exotics anymore. Limes might still be a bit exotic, but this citrus fruit is almost universally known. There are, however, still quite a few exotic varieties within the citrus category: Kaffir lime, Yuzu en Kumquat, to name but three......

Wim Isings, Explotaciones Fincas Iberia:

"Very little demand for Spanish fruit in Europe"

"The demand for Spanish citrus and other fruits seems to be somewhat less than last year", says Wim Isings of Explotaciones Fincas Iberia, a Growers Association in Spain. "We get the impression that the European markets, given that Christmas and New Year are approaching, are sluggish. We usually prepare.....


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Bananas, grapes & citrus take a hit, new tool against HLB and the NY Produce Show

Year overview December 2017

December is always a busy month for us at Fresh Plaza, and this year was no different. Once again we visited the New York Produce show to catch up with all the latest in the industry and complete our annual photo report.Not all was jolly in the month of Saint Nick however, as banana production took a big hit.....
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New deals, Banana diseases and a strong outlook for deciduous fruit

Year overview November 2017

November proved to be an interesting month industry-wide. It included trade deals bringing produce to new, previously inaccessible places and a good outlook for deciduous fruit in South Africa, Peru and the US, which also saw a new apple variety hit store shelves. During the month, threats to the banana.....

Trade fairs, hurricanes and drought

Year Overview October

October is trade show month with big events in the industry, and many people in the trade jumping on planes across the ocean to catch both events. First came Fruit Attraction in Madrid an ever popular show which is still growing each year, this quickly followed by the PMA in New Orleans. FreshPlaza of course,.....

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Vietnamese passion fruit distinctive from Colombian variety

Although passion fruit has always be deemed an exotic fruit, it is one of the “more recognisable” exotics. In December, the demand for this exotic fruit rises, although it is a stable market throughout the year. It is becoming difficult for speciality shops to use passion fruit to distinguish themselves. This.....

Fruit Agency Oettle & Griessmeyer focuses on Greek subtropical fruits

Germany: “Kiwis about 20 percent more expensive than last year”

The kiwi market has almost reached its peak season and will continue to grow over the coming weeks. The Munich fruit agency Oettle & Griessmeyer, with a focus on Greek produce, is also ready for a good kiwi season. “Due to low yields in Italy, the current prices are about 20 percent higher than in the.....

Fruit Agency La Frutta has been trading for almost 40 years

Germany: "Coming up with something like Rucola again would be difficult"

The international launch of the Italian salad cultivar Rucola made La Frutta the market leader during the 90's. Since the beginning of 2000, the market has changed fundamentally and so have the activities of La Frutta. Export to other European countries was accelerated and expanded. And despite the steady.....

Italy: Festive packaging doing well

Some colour and seasonal greetings - Fellini Patrizio started using its festive packaging in early December and clients seem to appreciate it a lot."We started using it in early December. The red of the packaging contrasts with the colour of the produce. It's the perfect way to send our best wishes to our.....

2020 Strawberry Symposium

Work is underway to organise the IX International Strawberry Symposium in 2020. It may seem like a long way away, but all details must be planned carefully for such an event.Archive photoManagers Bruno Mezzetti, Maurizio Battino and Gianluca Baruzzi are currently sending emails to experts all over the world to.....

At the beginning of January colourful blood oranges expected

Germany: ‘Colouring of the first blood oranges is not yet optimal’

When the holidays are around the corner, the demand for citrus with red pulp increases. Blood oranges in particular adorn many Christmas tables in Germany with their beautiful, red colours. The first lots of the "Tarocco" and "Moro" varieties have already arrived in Germany. "Their quality in terms of.....

Wim Isings, Explotaciones Fincas Iberia:

"Very little demand for Spanish fruit in Europe"

"The demand for Spanish citrus and other fruits seems to be somewhat less than last year", says Wim Isings of Explotaciones Fincas Iberia, a Growers Association in Spain. "We get the impression that the European markets, given that Christmas and New Year are approaching, are sluggish. We usually prepare.....

Italy: Choosing the right apricot variety is essential

The worst thing to do after the bad prices of 2017 would be to lose trust in apricot cultivation. Not to mention the fact that the most innovative varieties, if harvested at the right ripening stage, didn't do so bad.Paolo Laghi, co-owner ofBattistini Vivai, a nursery located in Cesena with 150 partners.....

Laurens Maartens, NBWM:

"Fasten your seat belts in the 2018 Foreign Exchange Market"

Key meetings between central banks and the EU have not delivered any major surprises. The current quiet period is the calm before the storm, predicts Laurens Maartens of the Dutch financial institution, Nederlandsche Betaal- en Wisselmaatschappij. According to him, foreign exchange markets should prepare.....

A machine for banding the entire product range

New and flexible banding machine presented

Automation company Machine Service A+P Service from Jork has launched a new banding machine, in cooperation with Swiss company ATS Tanner. The so-called US-2000 makes it possible to set both fixed and variable banderole lengths, so that the banding of different goods is possible without changing the machine......

Association of Tyrolean Fruit Cooperatives cooperates with AUDI - FIS - Ski World Cup

South Tyrolean apple brand Marlene: sponsor of the International Ski World Cup

The Association of Tyrolean Fruit Cooperatives is launching a cooperation agreement with Infront Italy for various events for the World Cup in Tyrol, as well as in Norway. The aim is to give the recently launched apple brand, Marlene, international renown.“Last year we discussed the possibilities for good.....

Apple marketers still unsure about supplies

Germany: “Some apple varieties are expected to be gone in April/May”

The majority of apple growers will remember 2017 as catastrophic and horrible. In some growing areas of Germany, yields fell by more than 50 percent compared to the previous year's yields. Due to the scarce supply of goods, the prices generally go in the direction of 1 euro per kg. That is double last year’s.....

Exporter EGE Kaptan introduces candied chestnuts from Turkey

Germany: "Enthusiasm for chestnuts is enormous”

Have you ever heard of candied chestnuts? Probably not, but Turkish export company EGE Kaptan launched the sweetened chestnuts here in Germany two months ago. According to owner Tahir Kaptan, the potential of this product is huge. Not only here in Germany, but also elsewhere in Europe. “The health trend is.....

More advanced blueberry sorting machinery and upcoming growth

The production and consumption of blueberries has multiplied in recent years due to the fruit's great health benefits, how convenient it is to consume and its unique flavour. In fact, the production volume is expected to quadruple within five years. For this reason, it is becoming increasingly necessary to.....

Italy: Red Season winter strawberries

High Brix level, firm flesh and no treatments needed thanks to the weather and soil conditions - Red Season organic strawberries passed all the tests with flying colours."We are very pleased with the autumn campaign of Red Season strawberries, meaning quality is exceptional in winter too. Albion strawberries.....

Italy: Bad period for fennel

Price-wise, it is not a good period for fennel. It might be because of the quantities available, it might be due to the temperatures, but the fact remains that things have been dead calm for the past two months.Marco Babbi ad Vittorio CaligariMarco Babbi from Caligari & Babbi, a company that processes and.....

Italy: NeroFermento introduces Italian black garlic

"Our ambition is to supply a superfood that is entirely made in Italy with PDO-certified raw material and that can compete in a growing market as it stands out against foreign competitors," explains Tommaso Pavani (in the photo), sales manager forNeroFermento.Nero di Voghiera is a black garlic produced.....

Italy: Logistics under pressure at Christmas time

If supermarket chains start to open on 26th December as well, bearing in mind that they are now normally open on Sundays anyway, logistics for fresh produce deliveries must be well organised. Trade unions are protesting to safeguard supermarket employees, but nobody ever mentions lorry drivers, even though.....

Arman Badur - Kuskonmaz

Green asparagus – Turkey’s potential cash cow

Turkey has never been really known for producing or exporting asparagus. Currently asparagus producers only sell enough for the local market.“Green asparagus demand has been growing in Turkey in the past few years. Our company has been experiencing a gradual increase of 50% year on year solely in the domestic.....

Ismail Danali – Ankutsan

Turkish cardboard packaging for export to Russia

For the first time ever, the Turkish company Ankutsan will attend the coming edition of Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Ankutsan manufactures corrugated cardboard boxes for the transport of fruits and vegetables.“Aside from simple cardboard material, we also provide boxes based on innovative nanotechnology, that.....

Sweden: Organic more of a side-issue, but still important

“Organic products are not a top priority in Sweden. We even considered leaving the brand as it is.” This extraordinary statement was made by Anita Falknek, CEO of KRAV, the Swedish organic certification organisation, on 15 November at the Nordic Organic Food Fair in Malmö. The local Från Sverige brand has now.....

Sweet potatoes gaining ground in Germany

Sweet potatoes are gaining ground in the German market, offering manufacturers in various product categories a wide range to improve the nutritional content of their products.This growing popularity is in line with the preferences of consumers, since three quarters of them in Germany say they would like to try.....

From Bejo's Carrot magazine

Year-round Italian carrots for the whole of Europe

In Italy, carrots are grown from the north to the south. Organic farming, as well as growing the coloured varieties, is gradually increasing. The industry is interested in new uses for carrots, such as carrot juice, which is considered to be a superfood, and carrot flour. Italian fresh market carrots make.....

Belgian researchers test bananas in growth container

There is a place in Leuven, Belgium, where since a few weeks ago, the climate of the African highlands can be found - in a container at the Bioscience Engineering Faculty. Scientists are going to do a four-year study on how well different banana plants grow in this climate.You could not tell by looking at what.....

Switzerland no longer wants ‘high price island’ status

The Swiss government announced it will ease import duties on a wide range of goods to give consumers a better deal in this traditional “high price island” nation. According to the Federal Council, the measures will bring savings for businesses and shoppers worth CHF900 million (913 million dollar). Import.....

VOG releases new Christmas themed multi-pack for Marlene® apples

VOG has released a special multi-variety Christmas pack to enjoy over the holiday season. The pack contains 1 each of the 7 Marlene apple varieties: Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Royal Gala, Red Delicious, Fuji, Braeburn and Stayman.Fruit and vegetable retailers in 11 European and North African countries.....

From Bejo's Carrot Magazine

French carrot production keeps declining

French carrot production has been in decline for some time. Last year the total acreage used was just shy of 13,000 hectares, while in 2000, it was still 17,000 hectares. Yannick Chevray of Bejo in France says, "Many winter vegetables have been under pressure for a long time. Carrots were an exception to this.....

Switzerland:

Demand for blueberries and raspberries has tripled

Berries are trendy, especially blueberries and raspberries. The small blue and red fruits are now very much consumers’ favourites. As a result, demand for both blueberries and raspberries has more than tripled since 2010 (from 3,000 tonnes to 9,500 tonnes). However, the economic protection regulations for.....

From Bejo's Carrot Magazine

"You only miss carrots in a dish when they're no longer there"

She apologises for the mess on her desk. Among the papers is an example of the 'Heemskerk clock' - a beautifully designed cardboard clock that depicts a healthy meal or snack at seven times of the day. This is to inspire consumers. But it is also because our eating habits are changing from the traditional.....

Apples and tomatoes may help repair lungs of ex-smokers

A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found the natural decline in lung function over a 10-year period was slower among former smokers with a diet high in tomatoes and fruits, especially apples, suggesting certain components in these foods might help restore lung damage caused by.....

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AU: Passionfruit volume to increase over coming months

While wet weather has impacted Australian passionfruit numbers early in the season, growers are expecting supply to increase in the new year, if the warm dry weather continues.The rain events experienced in October and November across the southern growing areas have caused some reduction in both the quantity.....

AU: The new avocado tray aiming to deliver fresher fruit to the consumer

A new form of avocado packing tray is helping to increase sales and reduce waste, according to its co-creator, Fresh Partners Australia.The six-pack tray is aimed at increasing consumption, by reducing on-shelf damage by up to 20 per cent compared to selling loose avocados. Fresh Partners Director, Mike Evans,.....

Bostock New Zealand aims to capture organic onion export opportunities

Bostock New Zealand aims to capture huge untapped export opportunities for Southern Hemisphere organic onions using the latest technology, growing systems and expertise out of Europe.Bostock New Zealand’s owner John Bostock said worldwide, the demand for organic onions is huge, especially in Europe where there.....

Topfruit exporters to EU advised iprodione approval to end in 2018

Australian growers exporting to the European Union are being advised to immediately cease using products containing the active constituent iprodione following an EU decision to withdraw approval for the substance from next year.EU members states have been given until June 2018 to withdraw authorisation for.....

Robertson, Australia:

Big Potato up for sale

For those people who have always wanted to own a giant potato: pay attention now.Heather and Neil Tait from the New South Wales town Robertson have put the land with the iconic potato on it up for sale.The Taits opened their Family Grocer 27 years ago.Heather Tait: "We decided to buy the Big Potato when.....

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Overview of world grape market

Due to losses in Peru and the drought in South Africa, there is a possibility of shortages on the grape market. Although good harvests are expected in, for example, Namibia and the northern parts of South Africa, these are insufficient to compensate for the losses. This is evident in the higher prices that are.....

Different countries, same population size

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Fruit and vegetable consumption falls short in developing world

While food insecurity—measured as not having access to at least 2,100 calories per day—has declined across all regions of the world, challenges remain. Food insecurity is still prevalent in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean.A key component of food security is access to.....

Next newsletter on the 2nd of January 2018

 

Bananas, grapes & citrus take a hit, new tool against HLB and the NY Produce Show

Year overview December 2017

December is always a busy month for us at Fresh Plaza, and this year was no different. Once again we visited the New York Produce show to catch up with all the latest in the industry and complete our annual photo report.Not all was jolly in the month of Saint Nick however, as banana production took a big hit.....

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Tap to go technology tested by Albert Heijn

Reduced store spaces in Hungary planned by Tesco

Denmark's retail sales increased in NovemberIn November, Denmark's retail sales increased after dropping in the previous month. Clothing and related sales grew 4.4% monthly in November and sales of food and other groceries edged up by 0.1%.Please click here to read more at markets.businessinsider.com Holland:.....


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