"We are getting more and more specific requests for new varieties, including for Indian grapes"
Although there are comments from supermarkets that fewer grapes are being sold, supply and demand are still reasonably balanced, according to Corne van de Klundert of Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit

Watercress fills UK salad supply gap
With many supermarkets restricting fresh produce sales this month due to import shortages, Spanish watercress remains in good supply thanks to the unique way it is grown, reveals UK supplier The

Costa Rican pineapple producer sees waning demand in Europe
The demand for pineapples in Europe is waning, causing the Costa Rican pineapple producer Fertinyc to turn to Israel and the Middle East. According to Hellen Madrigal, sales manager at Fertinyc

Panama disease takes over Queensland banana fields
According to Biosecurity Queensland Panama TR4 Program Leader Rhiannon Evans, the disease has been found in six Queensland farms that are "close to one another," posing an increasing threat to

OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2022 report
The performance of individual organic fresh produce categories ranged widely in the US last year, according to the State of Organic Produce 2022, a report released by Organic Produce Network

“The Indian grape market is stable now and should remain so”
Despite a delay of the grape season, the situation seems positive at the moment, says Amit Kalya, managing director of Indian grape exporter Kalya Exports: “We’ve seen a small delay on the

First FFE farmers’ day since Covid in Polokwane
Favourite Fresh Export, alongside Laeveld Agrochem, is hosting farmers at their annual growers' day in Polokwane. It will take place on Wednesday 1 March 2023 and it will be the first FFE growers'

Jacob Darling named CEO of JH Leavy & Co