Mercabarna doubles produce exports in eight years

Mercabarna doubles produce exports in eight years
The Barcelona wholesale market Mercabarna has seen its exports of fruit and vegetables double since it set up the Mercabarna-Export Cluster in 2013. In 2014, companies house within the market […]
Wed 18/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

60% of world’s fresh produce unprofitable

60% of world’s fresh produce unprofitable
A new report highlights how the soaring production and operating costs seen over the past three years have left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable, meaning that the majority […]
Tue 17/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Asda slashes fruit prices

Asda slashes fruit prices
UK retailer Asda is investing £9m to lower prices by an average of 14% in a move aimed at supporting families impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Among the cuts are […]
Tue 17/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Colombian Hass exports rice

Colombian Hass exports rice
Colombian Hass exports rice up by 25-30%. The main avocado harvest began in the week starting on September 11 and is projected to end in week 15 starting on April […]
Tue 17/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Winners of the Fruit Attraction Innovation Hub Awards unveiled

Winners of the Fruit Attraction Innovation Hub Awards unveiled
A jury presented Fruit Attraction’s Innovation Hub Fresh Produce award to xEXPRIMIR, while the F&V Industry award went to FMC AGRICULTURAL SOLUTION, and the Sustainability Actions and Commitment award was […]
Mon 16/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Positive outlook for table grapes

Positive outlook for table grapes
Although global table grape exports dropped slightly last year, the prospects are positive for the industry, according to a recent report by Rabobank. It notes that supply countries dealing with […]
Thu 12/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Fairtrade Global Award winners revealed

Fairtrade Global Award winners revealed
Fairtrade has announced the winners of its 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards, which recognises businesses that work towards creating a just global trading system. Hosted by Fairtrade Africa, the awards cover […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by RIchard Wilkinson

Second EU Organic Awards presented on EU Organic Day 

Second EU Organic Awards presented on EU Organic Day 
At the end of September, the Commission revealed the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards. Much like last year’s edition, this year’s winners are various […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Italy’s kiwi production continues decline

Italy’s kiwi production continues decline
Producers in Italy expect a 15 per cent decrease in their national production this season compared with the previous year, due mainly to the impact of the disease known locally […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

EU agri-food trade rebounds since May 2023 

EU agri-food trade rebounds since May 2023 
After a slowdown in April, EU agri-food trade bounced back in May with an increase in both imports and exports. The increase in exports was greater than in imports allowing […]
Tue 10/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Cordoba becomes European organic capital 

Cordoba becomes European organic capital 
The XVII European Congress on Organic Production (EOC23), organised by Ecovalia and IFOAM Organics Europe, hosted the main agents of the European organic sector for three days in the capital […]
Tue 10/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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