Uttar Pradesh share in national fruit and vegetable cultivation up by 2%

As per the Agroforestry Report 2023, cultivation of fruits and vegetables has gradually become a field of immense possibilities for the farmers of Uttar Pradesh. The Yogi…

GlobalG.A.P. celebrated World Food Safety Day 2023

GlobalG.A.P. has celebrated the fifth World Food Safety Day, a call to action by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization…

Consumers are not willing to pay more for sustainability

Speaking last week at Hort Connection, Ben Hoodless, Interim Chief Executive of IFPA ANZ, gave some insights into the State of the Industry Future Trends Report. He said that consumer's biggest concerns were increasing costs, 48% expect the economy to worsen in the next 6 months, while 73% expect the cost…

Bulgaria imported thousands of tons of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2023

During the first two months of 2023, over 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables were imported. The import of vegetables increased by almost 6% compared to the same period in 2022.…

Producers alert about the mismatches between supply and demand at the end of the campaign in Almeria

The member associations of Hortyfruta, Andalusia's Fruit and Vegetable Inter-branch Organization, have put the spotlight on the complex end of this greenhouse horticultural campaign in Andalusia. "At present, there is an anomalous situation caused to some extent by the serious mismatches there are…

IFPA members put advocacy into action in D.C.

For the second week, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) members are testifying at key hearings for the produce industry. The June 7 hearing is with the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics and Research…

Hort Connections 2023 horticulture awards for excellence

The Australian horticulture industry’s best and brightest have been recognised in the 2023 Horticulture Awards for Excellence, presented on Wednesday 7 June at the Hort Connections Gala Dinner in Adelaide. L-R the Hon Clare Scriven MLC, the Pirrone Brothers and Syngenta Australia New Zealand Managing…

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The annual gap in retail prices in Georgia has reduced significantly

EastFruit analyst note that consumer price levels drop to the National Bank’s target range in Georgia. After rising fast since 2019, the retail price growth has finally cooled down. Month-over-month, food prices have reduced by 1.7%. GeoStat highlights the group of vegetables, which got 5% cheaper. The…

Bolivia crop production to increase by 70% due to Cochabamba Granulated Fertilizer Plant

According to a study that tested the use of fertilizers on crops in Bolivia such as those produced by the Cochabamba Granulated Fertilizer Plant, also called the NPK Plant, it…

Honduras ready to start FTA negotiations with China

Honduran officials have stated that they will ‘soon’ start negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with China. An FTA deal will significantly drive Honduras’ economic…

Top-quality project has involved 3 million consumers in 2022

Positive results for the Fresh Up Your Life - Top-Quality European Fruit & Veg campaign, CSO Italy's three-year communication and information project aimed at increasing…

Gambian vegetable traders worried about transport, duty charges challenges

Vegetable traders at the Serrekunda market have lamented some of the difficulties hindering the smooth conduct of their businesses. These challenges include high cost of…

The Minister of Agriculture explained the recent increase in vegetable prices in Kazakhstan

The rise in prices for cabbage, carrots, onions, and potatoes is related to the end of last year's reserves and the arrival of fresh produce in June. The early ripe vegetables…

Italian and Uzbek companies are cooperating

Agribusiness and fruit and vegetable enterprises are continuously in seek of new opportunities. In light of this, on 6 June 2023, during the 'Italy-Uzbekistan Business Forum,' the president of the Italian consortium Cermac, Enrico Turoni, signed an important cooperation agreement on the promotion of…

US: Plant breeding, seed priorities highlighted at Senate hearing on Farm Bill horticulture title

Dr. Margaret Leigh Worthington, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA), testified this morning on behalf of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) at a U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research hearing on the Horticulture Title of…

New Dignity Act focuses on immigration reform and H-2A

Bipartisan members of Congress led by Representatives María Elvira Salazar of Florida and Veronica Escobar of Texas on May 23 introduced an updated version of the Dignity Act…

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Fruit and vegetable supplies down by 8% in the first quarter

The trend in the domestic consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables was still negative in the first quarter of this year, with purchases by Italian households standing still at 1.27 million tons, equivalent to a decrease over the same period in 2022 of 8%. January, February and March all presented…

Belgian tomato prices rebound

In Belgium, loose and vine tomatoes' median prices rebounded last week. That, thus, halted the recent week's steady decline, as evidenced by VBT figures. As the year's longest day approaches, the…

Origins and price points of fresh produce are moving

Back in 2012, Terra Exports was established as an international trader of fresh produce, based in Nevada, USA. What started as a one-person company, has grown into a global team, represented by 23 different nationalities, speaking 15 different languages altogether. “We are active in more than 65…

Jamaican fact finding indicates happy workers on Ontario farms

After complaints of bad labor conditions in Ontario, Jamaican officials were so alarmed that they launched an investigation into Canadian treatment of Jamaicans. Part of this…

Intellectual property protection on a global scale reviewed at conference in Australia

Melbourne, Australia, was the site of the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®) 2023 annual meeting. Hosted by member ANFIC Limited, the conference featured detailed reviews of the company’s current breeding projects, joint ventures, and new opportunities. The AIGN Management Team L-R:…

Bowen vegetable-growing region happy to see return of international workers

Australian consumers could soon see more vegetables hit their supermarket shelves as international workers flood back into Australia. Backpackers and holiday-makers are…

French organic market is down 4.6% in 2022

On June 1st, Agence Bio revealed the 2002 figures regarding the French organic market. The home consumption of organic products, which is essential for the sector (92% of outlets) has decreased by 4.6%. The market therefore loses 600 million euros [642 million USD] to 12,076 billion euros [12,916 billion…

'Farms need to use more data to better optimize and predict'

"The current agriculture system cannot work as it is today to solve the issues we face, even when optimizing every individual component of it. These issues are food waste, labor inefficiency, and the destruction of crops through pathogens and pests. However, if that's the case, why am I so optimistic?"…

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Ukrainian dam that was essential for agriculture has been destroyed

In Ukraine, it seems that the Russian army has blown up a dam in the night of June 5-6. According to EastFruit analysts, the explosion of the dam of the Kakhovska hydroelectric power station is not only an environmental and humanitarian catastrophe that will lead to flooding of vast territories and many…

“We have made merchandising our speciality”

In the middle of their store in Neuville-les-Dieppe (Normandy), a 4-masted ship sails on an ocean of melons and tomatoes. The Pomona Terreazur Group organized this theatrical display in the run-up to the Armada event. “We arrange a lot of promotional actions in the Rouen region. In Normandy, we have…

WTO appraises EU’s trade policy and practices

WTO Members started the fifteenth Trade Policy Review of the European Union in Geneva today, examining the EU’s trade policy and practices from the end of 2019 until the end…

European Commission approves €346 million Polish scheme to support agricultural producers

The European Commission has approved an approximately €346 million (PLN 1.5 billion) Polish scheme to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia's war against…

Cooperatives demand radical change of EU's packaging and plant protection proposals

A radical change in the approach of the legislative proposals on the reduction of the use of plant protection products and new packaging standards. This is what the fruit and…

"Iranian citrus can compete in Europe"

This year has seen a surge of interest in Iran's fresh produce, amid worldwide production shortages. However, this interest only concerns a few products, and Iranian exporters can offer more, according to Iranian exporter Amirhossein Azizi. Azizi says: "This year, we've seen strong demand for certain fruits…

Bananas from Ecuador at £0.96: no change from last week

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas from Ecuador came in at…

Hydrogel-based substrate shows promising results

"We're currently seeing some issues regarding the sustainability of existing growing media. For starters, the disposal of the growing medium after usage, contamination of the product from the growing medium, supply chain issues due to the shortage of growing medium, legislative concerns, and the growing…

Azerbaijan has prospects for the export of agricultural products to Germany

Azerbaijan is a promising exporter of various agricultural products to Germany, according to Olga Hunger, Regional Director for Eastern Europe at the International…

Suppressed rainfall poses risk to Fijian crops

Suppressed rainfall as a result of an El Niño event later this year might affect a wide range of crops and water systems across Fiji. The Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS)…

Food prices expected to go up in Bosnia and Herzegovina

As Bosnia and Herzegovina has recently seen heavy rains, even leading to flooding, industry sources expect significantly lower yields of cereals, fruits and vegetables. This…

Rosselkhoznadzor intercepts illegal import of tomatoes, sweet, and hot peppers from EAEU

The Primorsky Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor has prevented the import of tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers from the EAEU. Rosselkhoznadzor officials at the…

"Due to the high water and floods in Italy, some organic crops were lost"

Organic eggplants can be found year-round at the Karl Eschenbach GmbH company, managing director Mariano Thanner tells us. He sources the product from Germany and Spain, although at present he offers mainly goods from Italy. "Prices are much higher than last year. This is mainly due to the drought and…

Proposed water licensing regulations requiring up to 75% black South African shareholding create more risk for food security

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently published draft revised Regulations regarding the Procedural Requirements for Water Use Licence Applications and…

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Increasing fruit and veg consumption ‘equivalent to walking 4,000 extra steps a day’

New research suggests that eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains could be as good for your heart as walking 4,000 extra steps a day. The study was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. It aimed to explore the impact that consuming these foods had on physical…

Canada saw decline in availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2022

According to Statistics Canada, fewer fresh fruits and vegetables were available to Canadians in 2022. The most important causes were the ongoing supply chain issues, labor…

US agricultural exports in FY 2023 forecast down $3.5 billion

Horticultural products are unchanged from the February forecast at $39.0 billion. Whole and processed tree nuts are unchanged at $9.0 billion, with most shipments destined for the EU and Asia. Processed fruits and vegetables are unchanged at $7.3 billion on steady shipments to Canada. Fresh fruit and…

VIetnam: Industry experts forecast fruit and vegetable exports will continue to soar

Industry experts forecast that the export of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables will continue to soar. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD),…

"The EU Agreement doesn't favor Moroccan growers"

Since the entry into force of the Association Agreement between the EU and Morocco in 2013, the country has gone from selling 365,695 tons of tomatoes to 557,225 tons in 2022,…

"Fruit and vegetable exports to overseas markets picking up well; we meet that need alongside local production"

Fruit and vegetable exports to overseas markets like the Middle East, Singapore, and Hong Kong are picking up nicely. That is according to Ruud Krul of the Dutch company Freshclusive. "It's more attractive to ship trade again due to the tariff drop. That works in our favor," he begins. "Exports to other…

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Ireland: Minister Hackett announces €10 million investment in the Horticulture Sector

The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Horticulture, Senator Pippa Hackett, today announced the opening of the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector. Giving details of the competitive…

Border posts are being built at northern ports

Border posts are being built at northern ports to facilitate checks, agreed as part of the EU-UK's latest post-Brexit trade deal. After the signing of the Windsor Framework,…

How to control the microbiome in soilless cultivation?

Although using microbes in traditional soil agriculture is very well established, the same can’t be said for soilless cultivation. “In this space, there’s an understanding that microbes in the system are crucial, but there’s simply a lack of tools to understand everything that goes on in there. So,…

Polish and Spanish officials take down gang hiding drugs in fruit and vegetable shipments

Law enforcement officials in Spain and Poland have taken down an international drug trafficking organization, suspected of bringing vast amounts of drugs into Poland, hidden…

Iran: Annual exports to Russia up 57% to more than $740 million

Iran exported 1.41 million tons of goods, worth $743.88 million, to Russia in the fiscal 2022-23. This amounted to a 25% and 57% rise in weight and value respectively compared…

US: Visas increase as farmers look to hire more agricultural workers

The H-2A visa program, which provides guest workers in U.S. agriculture, continues to be more heavily used by American farmers every year. According to Jackson Takach, chief…

Canadian produce industry urges government to support sustainability efforts

On May 30, fresh produce industry representatives from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) met with Parliamentarians and government officials at Farm to Plate 2023 held in Ottawa. Farm to Plate is a CPMA and FVGC joint advocacy event held…

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'Strawberry demand could not always keep up with growing supply'

Domestic strawberries clearly dominated the markets. Dutch goods came second. Lots from Greece, Poland, Belgium, Italy, and Spain arrived only sporadically and were all of a merely supplementary nature. According to the BLE, deliveries from the domestic market, now from the open ground as well,…

China links, India-Australia trade talks and NZ fruit

As the UK’s new trade deals with Australia and New Zealand come into effect, the IOE&IT Daily Update rounds up the latest trade developments from the two nations.…

Dispute between Peru and Mexico threatens bilateral trade

The current tensions between Peru and Mexico might affect bilateral trade, as the latter refuses to hand over the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance to the former.…

Consumer support for Fairtrade remains strong - despite global cost of living crisis

Consumers all over the world are staying loyal to Fairtrade as the most visible and trusted ethical label, according to new research findings released by GlobeScan and…

Tanzania issues new directives for crop trade

Tanzania's Ministry Of Agriculture has stated that  it has issued directives to formalise trading of crops for the benefit of the country, farmers and local and foreign traders.…

Fresh-cut produce summer promotions brought to European shoppers

Fresh Del Monte, Inc., a vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of high-quality fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, is collaborating with worldwide hit brand Miraculous™ for a fun promotion that will reach millions of shoppers and fans across Europe with fresh and packaged products.…

Field trials show effectiveness of biocontrol against chemicals

Biotalys has revealed the initial results of its latest field trials for its first biocontrol, Evoca*. Throughout 2022, Biotalys conducted more than 160 in-depth field trials in partnership with industry players like Biobest and Beck Ag across a wider variety of crops to support its product positioning…

Fruits and vegetables rich in flavonols help prevent memory loss

Fruits and vegetables seem to be good for your cognitive health, especially if they are rich in flavonol antioxidants. According to the Cosmos study, edited by experts from…

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British Growers association addressed by PM during Farm-to-Fork summit

British Growers was invited to the Prime Minister’s Farm to Fork Summit held at Downing Street in mid-May. The guest list, which amounted to around 70, included a varied selection of guests from Kaleb and Cheerful Charlie from Clarkson’s Farm through to various major retailer bosses. After being…

Tanzania and India focus on indigenous currencies for trade

India and Tanzania have agreed to start trading in their own indigenous currencies in a bid to increase trade between Dar Es Salaam and New Delhi. The countries will embark on…

Bulgaria imported more than 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables in January and February

In the first two months of this year alone, Bulgaria imported more than 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables. In the same period, the import of fresh fruit in Bulgaria was nearly…

Current average week prices of bananas from Belize at £0.95

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at £0.95 for bananas…

“We want to restore the value of our profession”

Since 2021, Saveurs Commerce has been engaged for the recognition of the professionals of the fruit and vegetable sector and to register the profession on the list of eligible craft trades. “Many catering professionals are now recognized as such. In recent years, the fresh produce sector has evolved so…

The amount of fresh produce grown in China is mind-blowing

Ricky Chong with World Fresh Exports just returned from a month-long trip to China, where he and his team visited several growers and packhouses and saw the development of China’s fresh produce industry firsthand. “I was blown away by how much agriculture there is in China,” said Chong. At an elevation…

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"This standard does not make it into the supermarket, but has no compromises in terms of quality"

Klaus Reinhard and Anasse Amarouche from A&R Fruchtimpex in Rosbach have been campaigning against food waste since the end of last year with the "Krumm-und-gut-Kiste" (crooked and good). A&R Fruchtimpex's main business is supplying retailers with fruit and vegetables in organic quality as well as…

UK industry experts happy with UK's first post-Brexit trade deal

The UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand have come into force. The agreements are the first trade deals negotiated post-Brexit to enter into force and come after…

GIRSAL strengthens collaboration in Ghana’s agricultural sector

Although growing at an annual average rate of about five per cent over ten years (2012-2021), agriculture has the potential to contribute even more to Ghana's society.…

South African food inflation sees marginal deceleration

South Africa’s Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) reported that the nation’s food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation (hereafter to be referred to simply as ‘food…

"Keeping an eye on each challenge so growers don't become numbers"

Belgium has always been a country of cooperatives. Names like BelOrta, Coöperatie Hoogstraten, LTV, REO Veiling, and BFV ensure that supply has become increasingly centralized in recent years. The upcoming BelOrta/BFV integration in July only reinforces that. But what is the strength of the cooperative,…

Farmers in Atlantic Canada face 'abnormally dry' conditions

Farmers in Atlantic Canada are increasingly worried about drought, as many regions on the east coast have been classified as drier than usual for this time of year. According…

Portsmouth council disappointed that border post is still inactive

The hi-tech border control post near the waterfront at Portsmouth international port, built to handle post-Brexit checks on goods entering the UK, cost £25 million. However,…

‘Output of several vegetables and fruits misses 100% SSR in 2021’

According to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, fruits and vegetables like chili, ginger, cabbage, mango and coconut did not reach the 100%…

Cheaper fertilizer is a relief for Australian farmers

Reports of easing fertilizer prices are great news for Aussie farmers, but they warn more will need to be done in order to combat food inflation. According to the Australian…

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UAE retail is interested in expanding the assortment of Georgian products

The UAE-based company – LuLu Group International – is interested in introducing Georgian products into the retail chain, EastFruit reports with reference to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia. Minister of Agriculture Otar Shamugia met with representatives of one of the largest trading companies…

Namibian Agronomic Board has once again closed the border for 11 of the 20 special controlled crops

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has once again closed the border for the importation of 11 of the 20 special controlled crops from 1 to 30 June. Last month, the board…

Uzbekistan exported 359,200 tons of fruit and vegetable products

Industry experts have looked at the export of fruit and vegetable products of the Republic of Uzbekistan in January-April 2023. According to the results of January-April 2023,…

French retailers want to get closer to the production areas

On the 22nd of May, Le Jardin de Rabelais opened its doors for the first time to some 30 fresh produce retailers from all over France. “Within Demain la Terre, we have a partnership with the federation of local food specialists, Saveurs Commerce, which we met at the Paris International Agricultural Show.…

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"Through our network of suppliers in Spain, Portugal and Israel, we are able to deliver year-round"

Organic sweet potatoes are now nearing the end of the season. "High-quality sweet potatoes from Portugal are still being loaded, so we will not finish this year's marketing season until the end of the month. After that, we will seamlessly continue with goods from Israel, which we expect to offer in June…

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Most U.S. growers are optimistic and hopeful for a good and favorable season

As the summer harvest season begins in the U.S., most growers are optimistic and hopeful for a good and favorable season. The transportation industry will play a significant role in the transportation of all produce products. The produce industry relies heavily on the trucking industry year after year…

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Many deals on grilling stars like portobello mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and sweet onions

Stores were abundantly filled with sweet summer fruit and delicious vegetables for Memorial Day and graduation celebrations. Deals on grilling stars like portobello mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, colored bell peppers, corn, and sweet onions complimented specials on steaks, burgers, and…

Lack of fruit and vegetables at the Lazio wholesale market

The consequences of the flood in Emilia Romagna and the swift temperature changes are causing a lack in the supply of fruit and vegetables, affecting prices and consumption habits.  The observatory of Centro Agroalimentare Roma, one of the leading European organizations for commercialization in the agrifood sector,…

Uganda: Professionalizing farmers’ access to finance

One key challenge to coffee farmers in Uganda is access to finance. During the cooperative assessment performed in November 2018 by Agriterra’s cooperative advisors, it was identified that 70 percent of the farmer members need advanced cash to be used for input labour, school fees and other expenses…

Vietnam sees fruit and vegetable exports skyrocket from January to May

During the first five months of this year, Vietnam earned nearly US$1.9 billion from fruit and vegetables exports. According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association…

Is the organic sector finally recovering?

Last year was particularly complicated for organic strawberries, but it seems that all the parameters are now in place for a successful campaign. “We started the season on March 20th and we still have three weeks left to harvest. The weather has been on our side this year, with no heatwave that would…

Unravelling misconceptions and proclaiming the true, fresh face of fruits and vegetables

The Annual Event of Freshfel Europe 2023 took place on Thursday 25 May in central Brussels. The event was focused around the theme ‘A fresh face for fruit & vegetables.…

The export of fruit and vegetable products from the Republic of Uzbekistan from January to April 2023

Experts from the Institute of Macroeconomic and Regional Studies have studied the export of fruit and vegetable products from the Republic of Uzbekistan from January to April…

Australian consumer might have to get used to high fresh food prices

Fresh food suppliers in Australia claim that the prices of fresh fruit and vegetables won't come down anytime soon. According to Claire McClelland from the Australian Fresh…

Shopping bus travels to eight more villages

Eight weeks after the launch of the first rolling supermarket, REWE and Deutsche Bahn (DB) are drawing a first positive balance. People in northern Hesse are responding well to the shopping bus. Many communities also want to bring the service to their towns and villages. REWE and DB are therefore…

Kurdistan region bans imports of agricultural products to support local farmers

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is implementing a comprehensive reform plan to develop the agricultural sector in the Kurdish region of Iraq and expand the market for…

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'French cauliflower imports curtailed in favor of domestic goods'

French cauliflower imports slowed, but remained at the top of the supply in terms of importance. According to the BLE, the presence of domestic offers expanded. Shipments from Italy, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands were only of a supplementary nature. Demand was generally not particularly strong and…

"Flemish agriculture has been written off before, but always rallies, thanks to strong foundation"

On Tuesday, May 24, prominent Flemish agriculture and horticulture figures gathered in Belgium. It was the Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Federation (VBT) and the Producer Organizations' Logistics and Administrative Association (LAVA) annual meeting (AGM). Besides the VBT's published annual report,…

The abundant rains have been good for the fields, but a concern for Valencian stone fruit, vegetables and citrus

The Spanish Levante, especially the Region of Murcia and the Region of Valencia, have been recording abundant rainfall after months of extreme drought. In general, and despite the fact that there have been floods in some towns, the producer organizations of both regions consider these recent rains good…

Africa Day: ‘Let’s invest in agricultural potential’

In order to fully capitalize on agricultural opportunities, farmers in South Africa and Namibia have urged industry players to come to the party and improve food security,…

CABI joins SWIFT response to help improve Ethiopian food security

In Ethiopia, rural communities make up over 70% of the population. However, currently these have less than 20% energy access compared to urban areas. The need is accentuated…

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Concerns over fresh produce availability decline slightly in the UK

A multitude of factors continues to disrupt supply chains in and to the UK, including the war in Ukraine, labor shortages, increased costs of production, extreme weather conditions, and the cost-of-living crisis. This is covered in more detail in the latest Viewpoint report. In the latest consumer…

North Korean fruit and vegetable growers suffer from unseasonably low temperatures

North Korean fruit and vegetable growers have suffered damage to their crops due to unseasonably low temperatures in March and April. Orchards in Kaechon, Yangdok, Pukchang…

UK gains membership in CPTTP

The member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Treaty of Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreed to accept the accession of the United Kingdom at the end of March 2023. Shigeyuki Goto,…

Peruvian exports to China see average growth of 12.7%

According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism announced that the value of Peruvian exports to China grew at an annual average of 12,7%, during the 13 years of the…

EU ambassador inspects WACOMP farming projects

Irchad Razaaly, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, has inspected some mango farms that have benefited from the EU funded West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP). The tour…

South Africans are cutting down on groceries due to economic conditions

Although food prices remained high in South Africa, inflation dropped to the lowest level in almost a year in April. Annual consumer inflation slowed to 6.8 percent last…

Poland intends to promote agri exports to Indonesia

According to Polish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wojciech Gerwel, his government wants to promote agricultural food exports to Indonesia during his visit to the country…

In May, the assortment in the capital market of Belarus is almost summer-like

Belarusians demand vegetables such as beets, carrots and potatoes, the main ingredients of borscht, all year round and now their prices have become more reasonable. As we…

Turkey is increasing the export of fresh vegetables and fruits

In April, Turkey exported 326,020 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables worth $235.7 million, according to the head of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters…

Russia will increase imports of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan in 2023

The majority of the import are fruits and vegetables that are not grown in Russia or are limited in supply due to climate conditions and seasonality. The largest shares of…

Great potential for New Zealand and Vietnam to further strengthen cooperation

According to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang, there is great potential for Vietnam and New Zealand to further strengthen cooperation in terms of trade,…

Bad weather causes damage in Sicily again

Winds exceeding 100 km/h hit eastern, northern, and central Sicily on May 19th and 20th. Greenhouses covered in (old) plastic films and polytunnels were damaged, as well as many blossoming citrus fruit groves and orchards in full production. The immediate effects were apricot and peach drops, as well as…

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"Staff shortages are becoming a structural problem for the entire industry"

Traders like Thomas Franz from Berlin's wholesale market don't have it easy at the moment. Apart from the lack of staff, there also seems to be an increasing shortage of customers in Berlin's restaurants and pubs. "In 2022, we were satisfied with business. At that time, we were already struggling with…

Vietnam and Israel cooperate to speed up trade deal enforcement

Sources say that Vietnam will continue to work closely with Israel to early sign and enforce the two countries' Free Trade Agreement, bringing practical benefits to businesses…

Integrating tech into horticulture will create new types of growth

The recent New Zealand Government Wellbeing Budget included a $29.9m commitment to integrating technology into the horticulture sector. According to AgriTechNZ Chief Executive…

Photo report: "Markthallen München represents the food and general interest services that are provided here"

About 300,000 tons are loaded annually at the Munich wholesale market. Despite various challenges, import volumes fluctuated only marginally. "After we had to put up with some crises in recent years, the situation is now stabilizing again," says Kira Weißbach, manager at Markthallen München. "We will not…

UK fruit exports to the EU down by more than half since Brexit

Recent data from HMRC indicates that exports of fruit from the UK to the EU, including traditional English apples and pears, have more than halved since Brexit. The drop has been put down to the introduction of trade barriers caused by the UK’s departure from the EU, including mandatory health…

Growing beans or melons in China? Then, beware of the agriculture police

Chinese President Xi Jinping's so-called agricultural police numbers 87,000 officers. They check that growers in China cultivate only government-approved crops. These often unprofitable crops like rice, soy, or corn are meant to boost self-sufficiency. It is strictly forbidden to plant products such as…

More than 7,000 km2 of flooded land in Emilia Romagna

"A first evaluation shows that at least 5,000 crop farms suffered damage from the floods in Emilia Romagna in recent days. The total damage amounts to billions," said Ettore Prandini, national president of the Italian trade association Coldiretti. Meteorologist Pierluigi Randi speaks of about 7,000 km2…

Bananas from Belize at £1.06: same as last week

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at £1.06 for bananas…

"We are in the mood to expand our markets"

2022 has been one of the best years in Oboya's history, and they are determined to continue to grow. Recently, they made a large investment to expand their assortment, and by the end of the year, they will have a local production site in Colombia, enabling them to better serve the North and South…

Ecuador’s agreements with China and Costa Rica are suspended

The trade agreements that Ecuador signed this year with Costa Rica and China were suspended after last Wednesday, the president of the South American country, Guillermo Lasso,…

Spain: Drought threatens to further increase EU food prices

So far this year, cumulative rainfall in Spain is less than one-fourth of the 10-year average. The intense drought is now afflicting a wide range of crops, threatening to…

Ethiopia exported more than $550 million worth of horti goods in 8 months of current fiscal year

According to the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), more than 550 million USD has been secured from the export of horticulture products in eight…

Egyptian agri exports exceed 3.4 million tons from Jan-May 2023

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture has reported that agricultural exports during the period Jan-May  2023 amounted to about 3,4 million tons of agricultural products, an increase…

End of food price inflation might be in sight

The UN’s food price index is down about 20% from a record set a year ago, and further declines are expected. Mintec, a price-reporting agency whose clients include some of the…

NFU President presents a new hospitality report

NFU President Minette Batters has presented a new hospitality report at an industry-wide roundtable. Based on research with consumers and businesses, the report showcases the…

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"Shortage of skilled workers in Swiss catering industry boosts demand for convenience items"

In 2022, the fenaco cooperative achieved the highest net sales since its foundation with CHF 8.06 billion. At CHF 138.4 million and with a return on sales of 1.7 percent, the operating result (EBIT) is also convincing and, as expected, back at the level achieved before the extraordinary pandemic years.…

USDA

Watermelons, cantaloupes, cherries, peaches, and more featured as specials

Memorial Day and graduation celebrations were the main promotions seen in stores this week. Watermelons, cantaloupes, cherries, corn, peaches, cucumbers, asparagus, tomatoes, lettuce, avocados, and onions were just a few of the featured specials geared toward celebrating shoppers. Total ad numbers this…

USDA

Movement of asparagus from Peru through South Florida expected to remain about the same

Every year, the produce industry also uses Memorial Day week as an important gauge tool to see if fruits and vegetables will have a strong start to the summer months. They promote fresh produce and other food items on the front pages of grocery stores' weekly circulars around the country. Some of the…

"Our goal is to offer more than 300 items from regional production this season"

On Tuesday, May 16, Knuspr invited members of the press to take a look behind the scenes and also introduced the regional producers. For around two years, customers in the Munich and Frankfurt areas have been able to order fresh produce via the online service. In doing so, the company specifically…

Limgroup Experience Days 2023 gets 300+ visitors

Last week, the Limgroup held the third edition of its Limgroup Experience Days in the Netherlands. Wednesday, May 10 to Friday, May 12, were devoted to giving the public a behind-the-scenes look at the Limgroup range's latest innovations and the mutual exchange of knowledge and experience. On Wednesday and…

Italy: floods claim lives and cause enormous damage to farms

"We've lost a colleague, an acquaintance, a friend. The loss of life is the worst result of the catastrophe that struck Cesena and the regions of Emilia-Romagna and De Marche [in Italy] on May 16," Matteo Evangelisti, Biondi Giulio's manager, told FreshPlaza on Wednesday. This cultivation company has a…