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Johan Kant, Kalisa Trading:

"If all potatoes are harvested they won't be worth more than animal feed potatoes

“The potato market has been hit very hard by the corona crisis. The chip factories are running less and the restaurants are closed, which means that less chips and other…

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New venture Fountain Fresh Espana - broccoli

"We have shipped 1000 more pallets of Spanish salads than last year"

The Spanish salad imports started considerably earlier this year, according to Jack Hanson from Fountain Fresh. this is because back in March people cancelled orders with…

Tomato campaign not looking good

For some operators, the winter season that is approaching is "looking bleak, especially when it comes to tomatoes, as ToBRFV is spreading very quickly," reports Vittorio Gona,…

Brexit-webinar by the World Horti Centre on the effect of Brexit on the horticultural sector

"When it comes to a head on January 1st, we will have to deal with Brexit"

“It will all come to a head on 1 January,” Winand Quaedvlieg, head of VNO-NCW, told the World Horti Center Brexit webinar. It was one of the last opportunities for…

José Antonio Alconchel, of Alcoaxarquía: "This campaign will be very different compared to those of the last 20 years"

First Spanish Hass avocados arrive in a stagnant market

The sale of the first Spanish Hass avocados has started this week, although volumes are still limited and there won't be a more stable supply until next week. The avocado…

Semi-lockdown halved the orders of fall strawberries

Harvesting started on September 27th and, until a few days ago, sales were very lively. Then they dropped due to the semi-closure announced by the government due to Covid-19. "We…

Tony Derwael (Bel' export) over top fruit market expectations

"I've never seen two good years in a row"

"I'm very curious to see how things will turn out. I've never experienced two good years for growers in a row," is how Tony Derwael van Bel'export summarizes the top fruit…

Ron Simpson, The Avocado Show

“Per outlet, we use 250 - 300 avocados per day”

In 2017, Ron Simpson and Julien Zaal opened The Avocado Show in Amsterdam. From day one, the restaurant was a roaring success. Now, they have four locations - three in…

Namibian grape harvest begins

Last week, week 44, saw the first harvest of the seedless grapes at the Solar Grapes farm in Aussenkehr, Namibia. This farm's name is derived from the solar panels that…

Bert van der Beek, Van Oers United

"Dutch, Belgian Brussels sprouts acreage increasing"

Autumn in here. So, it's time for mushrooms, pumpkins, and, naturally, Brussels sprouts. How are things developing in that sector? Is there a growing demand for these little…

Special Wholesale markets

FreshPlaza November Special - Wholesale Markets

FreshPlaza will be will be highlighting Wholesale markets in our November special. It has been a very challenging year for everyone in the trade, some people are up and some…

Global focus citrus

FreshPlaza November Global Focus on citrus

Our November Global Focus is all about citrus. In a very turbulent year citrus has been one of the winners, is this set to continue as we enter Northern Hemisphere supply? How…

Nature's pride increases sustainability of avocado packaging

In line with its plan to increase the sustainability of its packaging, Nature’s Pride is introducing a 100% cardboard packaging for avocados. This packaging represents a huge…

Joep Jongmans, Special Fruit, Belgium

“More mangos from the Caribbean”

“It’s always a challenge to be able to offer good-quality mangos year-round,” says Joep Jongmans of Special Fruit in Belgium. “We currently get our mangos mainly from South America.…

2020 season was not easy for Polish strawberry producers

Poland is the largest producer of currants, gooseberries, raspberries and the second largest producer of strawberries in the EU. With a share of over 50%,…

Erika den Daas, 100 years of Meijer Potato

“Providing everyone in the chain with added value is the Holy Grail of potato breeding”

Meijer Potato is 100 - that’s something to time to consider. But, not for too long - the Meijer family is looking ahead. After all, you can’t change the past; the future is…

Paolo Ferrentino

First mechanical weeding prototype

The first prototype of a robot for mechanical weeding was created in 2014 by Paolo Ferrentino (in the photo). "It is a vehicle that performs mechanical weeding proceeding…

Rob van Opzeeland about new over Dutch cold store

"Despite the high m2 price, this location was an easy choice"

Three Dutch companies are currently involved in building a refrigerated warehouse. Kivits–Goes Handling, VGK Cool Logistics, and ERP are constructing this building on the…

"At this moment we are not sure that Europe respects the legal framework it has established"

Costa Rican banana producers fear a possible change in the EU rules on MRLs

Costa Rican banana producers are worried that the European Union could change its regulation on the maximum residue limits (MRLs) that the products exported to…

India to import large amounts of onions and potatoes

Last week, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal stated that India will import over 30,000 tons of onions and potatoes to stem the rising prices. The statement…

Serbia: Impact of COVID-19 on the agro sectors

Positive impact on fruit and vegetables sales

When looking back at the effects of Corona pandemic on the agriculture sector in Serbia, the impact is different on different sub-sectors. While the Corona pandemic pushed…

UK: AHDB Potato Weekly

Free-buy traded volumes across all sectors are described as being quite average, with many orders fulfilled on contract.Tier 3 lockdowns are pressuring demand for potatoes and…

Russian Federation: Citrus imports down 6.7% in period January to August

According a statistics report from the RF Federal Customs Service’s, in the period January to August, citrus fruit imports were down 6.7% to over 889,600 tons. Banana import…

Russia threatens to boycot Armenian tomatoes because of pepino mosaic virus

Russia is threatening to ban the imports of Armenian tomatoes. This follows the detection of the pepino mosaic virus in a batch of tomatoes from Armenia. "The Pepino…

The club apple of the Spanish group Nufri will boost its promotional actions

The Envy boasts of origin and organoleptic quality in new campaign

The club apple variety Envy is produced exclusively in Spain by Grupo Nufri in a unique place in the country - the Rasa estate, in the province of Soria; a…

Companies don't want to be accused of relocating the agricultural business to the third world

Morocco, the discreet destination of Spanish investors

Even though the Spanish agricultural sector has always considered Morocco as a competitor, in recent years more and more Spanish businessmen from this sector have settled in…

Gordon Robertson with Verdant Technologies

“HarvestHold™ offers proven 1-MCP technology in a simple delivery mechanism”

To reduce food waste and provide the consumer with a fresher, longer-lasting product, the world has been seeing an increase of companies that offer shelf-life extending…

Corrie Bezuidenhout – South African Garlic Growers’ Association

Imports crowd South African garlic out of the marketplace

The South African garlic season is kicking off but the local market is flooded by imported garlic. Sales volumes on local markets have dropped drastically during October and…

Roei Yaakobi -Tie Up Farming

"Our system can now track labour on the farm during key task events"

These days, one of the biggest costs for growers is associated with labour. It can be extremely difficult to accurately monitor workers and capture critical information when…

Spain will approve the new food chain bill on Tuesday

The Socialist spokesperson for Agriculture in Spanish Congress, Manuel González Ramos, announced that the Council of Ministers of Spain will approve the bill…

Marsh Foods, Spain

Samphire from the marshes of Isla Cristina is taking over the market

Entrepreneurs Manuel Díaz and Demófilo Vitorique have launched an innovative project to grow marsh samphire in Isla Cristina, in the Spanish province of…

Growing Jersey Royals with fewer actives

With over 280 landlords and an average field size of just 2 acres, The Jersey Royal Company is a fascinating potato producer facing some familiar and some…

Cotswold pumpkin growers celebrate 30 years partnership with Aldi

A family-owned pumpkin farm in the Cotswolds is celebrating 30 years of a successful partnership with Aldi. W.R. Haines, based out of Chipping Campden¸ has…

Morning Glory Farms - DiMuto Blockchain

The Australian vegetable grower capitalising on blockchain technology to boost business practices

A Western Australian farmer is utilising blockchain technology to help promote his business and hopefully grow markets into the future. In partnership with DiMuto, Morning…

Market sees short Brazilian mango supplies

Supplies of mangoes are short though greater supplies are on the horizon. “There is a lower volume of red mangoes because of the pandemic and the climate in Brazil which is…

Smart fabric can identify fruit

Researchers have designed a smart fabric that can detect non-metallic objects ranging from avocadoes to credit cards, according to a study from Dartmouth College and Microsoft…

US: Ambrosia Gold® holds third position of all branded apples in sales and volume

After more than a decade of robust category performance in the USA, Ambrosia continues to hold its position in the American apple market. Shoppers can seek out Ambrosia…

Surface area of pepper production and production volume per hectare both increased

Chinese pepper production volume expanded this year

The pepper harvest in Xinjiang came to an end in October. The pepper harvest was abundant this year. The purchase price in production areas dropped by 10%-15% in comparison…

Jeff Dunn, CEO of Bolthouse Farms:

“The growth of plant-based foods will continue on a steep trajectory in coming years”

Fourteen months ago, after having been a part of Campbell’s for seven years, Jeff Dunn took back charge over Bolthouse Farms. In the past fourteen months, the company has…

Retilplast

Three types of coverings for fruit and vegetables

The vast catalog of Retilplast, a company specialized in the production, transformation and marketing of nets, sheets and tarpaulins, includes fruit and vegetable covers that…

Mangoes in short supply out of West Australia

Kununurra is a town in far northern Western Australia. Mango growers in Kununurra are facing one of their most challenging mango harvests yet, off the back of…

Blueberry exports from the Chilean region of Coquimbo increase by 32%

In the framework of a visit to the SAG-USDA Inspection Site of Coquimbo, deputy Francisco Eguiguren, the Regional Minister of Agriculture, Rodrigo Ordenes, and…

PTI Berries Biobío organized a "webinar" attended by about 100 people

Berry producers in Biobio are getting ready for a harvest marked by the pandemic

The Berries Biobío Comprehensive Territory Program (PTI) organized an online seminar under the title "Agricultural operations and markets in times of the…

Encompassing three geographical indication citrus fruits

China: Six Yichang firms sign deals worth $82 million

During an online event last week, six companies from Yichang -Hubei province- signed agreements for the sale of 110,000 tons of citrus fruits and related…

Drone-focused precision agriculture is aiding growers in Ghana

Banks in Ghana have traditionally been reluctant to lend to agriculture because of the perception of its high-risk nature and the lack of adequate risk…

Bhojpur district growers turn to commercial kiwifruit farming

Bhojpur district growers are taking up commercial kiwi farming as the produces yield handsome income than other traditional farming of potato and maize.…

Kagome promotes vegetable culture for greater health

Well-known throughout Japan as a tomato company, the 120-year-old Kagome firm has transitioned into a fully integrated vegetable company committed to…

Cold rooms and warehouse projects to boost Kenyan potato & banana farming

The Kenyan government is set to boost banana and potato farming in the country with Sh300 million (€2.4 mln) worth of storage centres. Storage facilities will…

Mauritanian markets face fresh produce shortages due to banditry

The Polisario Frontis is a rebel national liberation movement, aiming to end Moroccan presence in the Western Sahara. Currently, Polisario militias continue to…

Airlines say NZ government air freight funding needs to continue beyond border opening

New Zealand airlines have praised a government decision to extend a subsidy scheme designed to keep air cargo moving. However, they say ongoing financial…

New Zealand orange season relatively stable

First Fresh NZ managing director Ian Albers said that this orange season, growers have had their fair share of trials and tribulations due to Covid. Only the…

Retail

The largest Aldi in the world opened in Mülheim an der Ruhr

Q3 record results for Kesko

Ireland: Aldi offering finder's fee in a bid to source new store sitesAldi is offering to pay a finders’ fees to people who identify new supermarket sites to the grocery…

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