Primi Frutti at the end of the distribution season
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Funnel effect expected in a few weeks' time
Italian tomato prices: what will happen when the produce will arrive on the market all at once?
EPPO probing vegetable subsidy fraud in Romania worth €2M
Tomato prices drop 22% in a month amid increased supply and stable weather
Winter veggie choice in Kazakhstan: taste or price?
Nico le Roux & Johan du Plessis – Glamourveg Packers
South African baby veg supplier scans the horizon for export opportunities
European Commission continues to analyze the CJEU Sahara ruling
Grupo Agroponiente achieves 18% growth, driven by strong demand
Spain: Hortyfruta issues a "yellow alert" for some vegetables
HTA, FPC:
UK: Reiterate call for action as border problems worsen
Global market overview: tomatoes
US: Border Trade Alliance appoints new board chairman, officers
Gert-Jan Slobbe, Fortuna Frutos Continental:
"Canary Islands tomato season off to a slightly delayed start"
Raymond van der Burgh, Europe Retail Packing:
“This winter, imported herbs prices have sky-rocketed”
Why Egyptian strawberry prices have doubled this season
Europe
Lower prices for cherry tomatoes and specialties in October
CEA Alliance welcomes new farm bill text
Heavy rains damaging crops in India
NL: Glasshouse horticulture energy use rebounds in 2023, sector does become more economical
Marco Bergman, Harvest House:
NL: "Successful year for our pepper growers, despite cultivation challenges"
VBT figures week 46
NL: Prices soar for vine tomatoes, strawberries, and head lettuce
Philippines considering importing vegetables following typhoons
Livestock, crops damaged in Philippines volcano eruption
Can CEA save Ginseng?
Europe Retail Packaging:
“Fresh herb market heading into a roller coaster ride this winter, with challenges beyond expectations”
US: Will tariffs on fresh produce become a reality?
Tomato market in France:
“At present, the French market does not have the highest tomato prices in Europe"
David Franco, from Grupo Paloma:
"We are having a good transition between the tomato productions of northern Europe and Spain, with no overlap"
Dutch tomato crop 'back to normal'
"Strawberry price will continue to increase until we get more volumes from elsewhere"
Changing climate negatively impacts oriental vegetables and fruit volumes in Honduras
Gratitude Month honors mentors and champions in the produce industry
Tomato prices decline as seasonal arrivals boost supply
Thanksgiving grocery ads focus on holiday staples amid price fluctuations
U.S. Mexico Canada agreement seasonal perishable products:
Avocado prices reach $74.25 for large hass, cucumber prices drop
Ireland's vegetable imports top €400 million, up 17% in 2023
US (MO): State budget limits leave farmers in limbo
Status of Andalusian greenhouse crops at the beginning of November
South Korea: Yeonam University exchanges smart agricultural education with HAS University
FPAA honors industry members
Greek cucumbers facing export challenges
What could a second Trump presidency mean for the produce industry?
Florida strawberry industry resilient post-Hurricane Milton
BLE week 45:
'Most vine tomatoes came from the Netherlands and Belgium'
NL: Soft fruit growers confront rock-bottom numbers
Kyrgyzstan's cucumber exports to Kazakhstan and Russia came to a halt
“Sky-high prices for the very first deliveries”
“Supermarkets are even asking for a single box of strawberries to stock on their shelves”
VBT figures week 45
Further recovery of cucumber price
In Ukraine, post-harvest fruit and vegetable losses are the highest in Europe
CBP intercepts $31M in meth hidden in serrano pepper shipment at Pharr Bridge
Xinjiang's tomato industry boosts local economy and meets global demand
Australian fruit and vegetable vendors face struggles with supermarket dominance
Mexican produce industry in Arizona faces tariff threats under Trump
India: Tomato sale combats rising prices
First strawberry flat of the season harvested in Florida
Andrea Manca and Filippo Frongia (Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione) on the tomato and artichoke campaigns
"After a period of shortages, things now seem to be going back to normal"
Fresh herb demand starting to pick up
Alexandre Picault, Kultive
"There would be major advantages in developing the French pepper sector"
Bio.Fru.Pro provides a mixed picture
Germany: End of the season for the regional organic tomato
Russians to seize vegetables from Ukrainian growers in occupied Kherson
First Tasmanian strawberries arriving on the shelves
Russian government acknowledges challenges in domestic vegetable production without foreign seeds
Australian growers face supermarket dominance and export hurdles
Tasmanian strawberries back in season
US: Holiday cheer and rising produce prices mark the season in retail ads
Northern America trend analysis:
Seasonal perishable commodities volume and price fluctuations
Warmer autumn in Sweden leads to extended fruit and vegetable harvest period
Alina Vasilica, of Murciana de Vegetales: "The incessant rains have slowed down the overall supply"
"At the moment, practically all European countries are getting their lettuce supply from Spain"
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture calls Rosselkhoznadzor's accusations unfounded
Spanish zucchini exports stagnate
Global economy grows moderately; trade robust with sector imbalances
Saudi Arabia aiming to enhance professional, practical greenhouse skills with new agreement
The Rosa de Barbastro tomato season will continue until November
Sales prices up to 15 euros per kilo
The first strawberries from Basilicata reach the Emilia Romagna markets
Paraguay starts exporting peppers to Argentina
Turkey: Double crop during winter cultivation aids growers
David Figueredo - Agrupa2 Hortofrutícola:
"Morocco has already started shipping zucchinis to France, and that's showing in the price"
Mohamed Arab, Verdi Imports:
"Strong market for Moroccan tomatoes, peppers, and tangerines"
China: Technology helps blueberry industry to thrive
US (FL): Past year "challenging" for Florida's fall produce
India: Telangana province aims to become "horticultural hub"
Poland seizes 18 tons of Russian cucumbers over incorrect labelling
Luxembourg to propose greenhouse subsidies
First tomato and now pear shortage expected in Israel
Jeroen Hendrix, P. Seelen Grubbenvorst:
"Plenty of Turkish vine tomatoes again this year"
Alberto Nocera of Agrieuropa
"We are looking forward to a promising start of the winter campaign"
US: How will Trump's second term impact agriculture?
Strong broccoli market expected for another 30 days
Gilbert Mulonda, Namibian Agronomic Board
Periodic bans will relax over coming years as Namibian competitiveness grows
Spain will produce 1.2 million tons of tomatoes in the winter season
Global market overview bell peppers
Late businessman Kurt Dramm inducted into Commercial Growers of Wisconsin Hall of Fame
German strawberry harvest in the final stretch:
"Weak yields in the field and greenhouse, encouraging quantities of rack-grown produce"
VBT figures week 44
Cucumber price rebounds
Intensive vegetable growing forum in Lviv, Ukraine, to highlight key issues in the vegetable sector
Better weather conditions for Moroccan strawberries
Avi Bar, CEO Mor International:
“Somewhat lazy start to Israel’s bell pepper season, volumes will start increasing in coming weeks.”
"European customers are adopting Moroccan peppers"
Armando Berenguel, tomato producer from Almeria:
"The plum tomato varieties with resistance to TBRFV have surprised me from the very beginning"
John Murphy, Fresh Vegetables New Zealand
New Zealand growers heavily affected by government policies
UK: Government provides updates about borders, control points for import of goods
French lettuce production remains stable according to Agreste
Demand increasing on romaine and leafy green lettuces
Seasonal commodities trend: Asparagus and avocado prices drop, cucumber prices surge
Seasonal shift in retail ads with holiday focus amidst varied produce prices
Harvey Cleeton - VitaFresh Produce
"The continued bad weather makes it difficult to predict, I think there will be a few difficult weeks ahead"
Morocco nears record bell pepper exports amid surging global demand
New Zealand report highlights vegetable price risks
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
"We are facing an expensive winter"
Albanian Deputy PM and Minister of Agriculture visit greenhouses
BLE week 43:
'The end of the season for German cucumbers is approaching'
Ellen van Kester, Horticola Guadalfeo:
"After introduction to Spanish market, there is increasing demand for specialty tomatoes for export"
UK: HTA, FPC issue urgent call for government action on border
U.S. Mexico Canada agreement: A focus on the specialty crops market
World food Prize Laureates issue statement on US election
"Food is overlooked in U.S. elections"
Indian government aims to boost farming through hydroponics and aquaponics
Rapid changes ensure continued success for the global blueberry industry
New Jersey seeing ample lettuce volume
South Africa:
2024 again illustrates sensitivity of the domestic strawberry market
Ukraine cucumber prices continue to rise
Southeast hurricanes strengthen California bell pepper demand
Tanzania looks to grow into horticulture
Algaewheel wastewater treatment facility realized in greenhouse
VBT figures week 43
Price formation of vine tomato remains firm
Huelva achieves record €1.1 billion in berry exports, dominating Spain's market
New market report 'Greenhouse cultivation in Italy' available
OP Albani
Ensuring year-round supplies of yellow plum tomatoes
