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Nicolas Stevens, directeur Better3Fruit, Belgium

“The Giga responds to the demand for a resistant, future-proof apple”

On Wednesday, 27 January, the Italian trading company, Vog, introduced three new apple varieties - Cosmic Crisp, RedPop, and Giga. The Giga was developed by the Belgian…

Ferhat Yilmaz , WIMF 67:

“We would like to express our solidarity with restaurant owners and small local stores”

It is a very demanding period for the entire fruit and vegetable sector, and distributors are also concerned. “The closure of schools and restaurants has had a great impact on…

Wholesaler Bernd Bachmann says farewell to Karlsruhe wholesale market after 45 years

"Sales losses increased rapidly during the second lockdown"

Due to Corona, the daily business at many German fresh food markets is clearly declining. At the wholesale market in Karlsruhe, too, many suppliers are fighting for their…

Domenico De Lucia

The yellow turnip, a ready-to-eat novelty in the fruit and vegetable sector

"The project started three years ago, with the first sowings and the refinement of cultivation techniques, made possible by research in and investments for the ready-to-eat yellow…

Andre van der Horst, Exotimex Europe, the Netherlands:

“Container prices from Asia are easily five times as expensive”

The Dutch importer, Exotimex Europe’s main products are plantains, cassava, garlic, ginger, coconuts, and sweet potato. They’ve been targeting the ethnic markets within Europe…

Robin Desoete, DSR Logistics, Belgium

“We added fruit and vegetable transport last year, and our turnover doubled”

It started with baked goods and expanded to frozen products, meat, and fish. And since mid-2020, DSR Logistics has been transporting fruit and vegetables. That was thanks to…

Jean-Marc Boyer, Boyer:

“The Reunion origin remains the qualitative reference for passion fruit”

The Boyer company offers passion fruit to its clients all year round. Three origins are available depending on the season. “We work with up to 130 tons of the Vietnamese…

By the farm Orto Veneto

Early, organic green asparagus from Italy

For 2021, Primo Asparago, part of Orto Veneto ,will increase its acreage of greenhouse asparagus in order to meet more customers' needs. "The new plants in the heated…

Xavier Laduron, Fairebel and Kelly Indeherberge, LC Packaging, Belgium

“Fair apples and pears deserve unique, sustainable packaging”

Ten years ago, Belgian dairy farmers introduced Fairebel, a fair milk brand. They wanted a fair reward for their work. From November, this label includes Belgian apples and…

Savoye and Scott announce strategic partnership

"So far, the focus has been on Europe, now we want to reach the US as well"

Savoye, the French logistics and supply chain company specialising in digitalised and automated storage and picking systems, yesterday announced a global partnership with…

Special Asia

FreshPlaza February Special - Asia

FreshPlaza will be will be highlighting Asia in our February special. Are you an importer of fruit, vegetables or services from Asia or do you export from there to…

Global Focus Organics

FreshPlaza February Global Focus on organics

FreshPlaza's February Global Focus is on organics. Are you involved in the organic trade? How has the market been affected by the pandemic? Is there increased demand for…

Group’s British operations target 20% reduction in Co2 emissions

Total Produce UK completes transition of 24 sites to ‘Deep Green’ renewable energy

Total Produce is pleased to confirm that, as of February 1st, 2021, the group’s UK operations have completed the transition to 100% ‘Deep Green’ renewable electric energy…

Proprietary varieties help keep grape prices high in Asia

Carlos Bonet, General Manager of AM FRESH Asia, has commented on the season-to-date for table grape sales in Asia. “The southern hemisphere season now in full swing and there…

Justin Chawick - CGA

South African citrus celebrates record breaking export season with 146 million cartons of fruit

"Ten months ago, in March 2020, we predicted a bumper export season, estimating that export volumes would reach 143 million cartons of fruit. Now that the…

UK-Ireland freight halves as Brexit makes for too much red tape

Irish shipments of goods have doubled with France, but halved with Britain in the first month of post-Brexit trade. This great shift reflects the newfound…

SuperSolex by Agriplast

How to grow bananas in temperate climates

Protected cultivation is becoming increasingly popular not only for vegetables, but also when it comes to tree crops. Supply diversification often goes hand in hand with the…

Poland: agricultural news week 4

'In Poland, we like carrots'

Carrots are one of the most important vegetables grown in Poland. The popularity is due to versatile use, taste, and health benefits. In Poland, carrots are used by the processing…

India, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Scandinavian countries are the target markets for the association in 2021

Afrucat replaces traditional commercial missions with online B2B initiatives

Afrucat, the Catalan Fruit Business Association, has reinvented the commercial missions it had been carrying out each year and replaced them with online…

Agro-food cooperatives of Granada

The Esparago Verde Spanish Interprofessional is taking the last steps to achieve its official recognition

The president of the Agro-food Cooperatives of Granada, Fulgencio Torres, the president of the Interprofessional Association of Green Asparagus of Spain, Antonio Fco. Zamora,…

Dutch refrigeration company expands

On 26 January, Dutch refrigeration company, Koel- en Vriesveem St Nyk took over the carrot processing company, Vriemex's activities in Nagele. This village is…

Kees van den Bosch, Freeland, the Netherlands

"We offer leeks year-round, so will fly them in if we must”

The holidays are over, and the new year is well underway. People have made their resolutions, which often include exercising and healthy eating. So, lots of…

Wholesale prices of fruit and vegetables on Casablanca market

This is an overview of the weekly wholesale prices for the most sold fruit and vegetables on the wholesale market in Casablanca (Morocco). These are minimum and maximum sales…

March 3 and 4, 2021

The International Highbush Blueberry Conference 2021 online

The International Highbush Blueberry Conference for the last few years has been a platform where the whole blueberry Poland and Europe met. Of course, the most…

Schwab-Guillod AG strengthens its management team

"Driving strategic development and successful market positioning in a targeted manner"

Schwab-Guillod AG is expanding and strengthening its management as of February 2021. The company, based in Müntschemier in the canton of Bern, intends to use…

Irish Farmers' Association

Potato Market Update 27th Jan

'Level 5 restrictions will remain in place until March 5th'

Growers dependant on the food service sector have been hit once again, with the announcement that level 5 restrictions will remain in place until March 5th and restaurants to…

Post-Brexit issue creates problems for Irish potato growers

Brexit has created a difficult situation for some Irish farmers, who can no longer import British seed potatoes. However, the move could revitalise the…

German, French, and Dutch consumers favor 0 percent VAT on fruits and vegetables

A recent study found that German, French, and Dutch consumers favor a 0 percent VAT rate on fruits and vegetables. Jeroom Remmers is the director of the TAPP…

AHDB

Potato Weekly - 29 January 2021

'January 2021 has been one of the quietest ever for some'

Despite January usually being a quiet month for the potato trade, January 2021 has been one of the quietest ever for some. Demand on free-buy across the week has been…

Wilco van den Berg, GroentenFruit Huis:

"Particularly Germany and the UK bought more Dutch bell peppers"

How did Dutch bell peppers fare in 2020? Overseas sales rose by five percent compared to 2019. The neighboring countries of Germany (+12%) and the United Kingdom (+10%), in…

Andy De Clercq, Groenten Declercq, Belgium

“Polish leek consumption depends a lot on the region”

Belgium is well-known for its leek cultivation. This product is mainly grown in the west of the country. Much of it’s intended for export, and Belgian leeks are sold in many…

New trade fair to be held March 24, 25 and 26

Registration is open for Global Fruit Latam Mexico

The United Nations has dedicated 2021 the year of fruits and vegetables, so agriculture will become a central axis of economic development, especially in Latin…

The early variety will decrease by 5-10% and the mid-season or late variety by 20%

Spain's potato acreage is expected to decrease in 2021

According to FEPEX's potato committee's forecast, the area cultivated with early potato varieties, which are mainly grown in Andalusia and Murcia, will…

"It is important to restore Chinese consumer trust in imported fruit"

Chinese consumers were recently shocked by the "cherry incident". Even though 199 samples from the environment, products, and personnel all tested negative, the single…

California growers more than welcome the rain

“It’s half a year’s rain in three days.” So says James Shanley of Shanley Farms in Morro Bay, CA of the rain and storms that California saw in the latter half of last week.…

George Lobisser, CEO of RipeLocker, discusses upcoming launch

Post-harvest life extending technology to be released for commercial use this summer

After years of extensive trialing, RipeLocker containers, which work to extend the post-harvest life of perishables, will be released for commercial use this summer. George…

"A tiny taste of heaven"

Meet the new award-winning grape tomato

While consumers continue to look for more healthy snacks in the fresh produce aisle, greenhouse vegetable grower Pure Flavor® is launching their new Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity…

JAZZ™ apples and wings team up for Super Bowl

T&G’s JAZZ™ apple campaigns are helping the brand reach a top-10 category position in North America. The apple’s latest Nielsen update highlights YOY dollars at +15 percent…

Argentina

The harvest of the Packham's Triumph pear in Rio Negro started earlier than expected

The National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) authorized advancing the start of the harvest of the Packham's Triumph pear in the province of Río…

Argentine cherry exports grow as China witnesses economic recovery

China's economic recovery from the Covid pandemic has benefited the production and export of cherries in Argentina. According to the Argentine Chamber of…

Value of Chinese agricultural imports from Russia declined by 8.2% in January

According to Sputnik News, data from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture shows that up until the 24th of January Chinese import of agricultural products from…

Cooperating with FAO and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

More direct routes to Eastern Europe for Moroccan fruits and vegetables

Late last week, 28 Moroccan fruit and vegetable producers and operators met with representatives of Poland’s three main logistics companies. The goal of the…

Namibia expects N$1 billion of revenues from grape exports

Due to a great grape season -that has far exceeded expectations- Namibian grapes are expected to fetch about N$1 billion (€55 mln) in export revenue. The…

New Jersey fruit importer Dayka & Hackett relocates to Port of Wilmington

Dayka & Hackett, an importer, packager, and distributor of fresh fruit from South America, is relocating its operations to the Port of Wilmington. Currently…

USDA

Overview of global citrus harvests

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that global orange production will increase by 3.6 million tonnes to 49.4 million tonnes in 2020/21 from the previous year, as…

Retail

Dreamstime

Amazon is reportedly set to open a new distribution base in Ireland

Eurotorg: 4Q 2020 and FY 2020 operating results

Auchan to focus on modernisation in RussiaAccording to reports in Finmarket, Auchan is not planning to open any stores in Russia in 2021. Instead, the retailer will focus on…

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