Published: Oct 19, 2015

The price at origin for table grapes in Corinth in late September, at the end of this year's harvest, was as high as 1.30 Euro per kilo, reports the newspaper Agrenda.

Published: Oct 19, 2015

With wholesale prices hovering around 50 or even 70 cents above what would be an average price for this period, courgettes are extremely expensive at the moment.

Published: Oct 19, 2015

Mushrooms are growing in production and value, due to a surge in consumer demand. Bord Bia estimates that both the North and South mushroom production in Ireland has the combined value of 173 million Euro.

Published: Oct 19, 2015

“The shortage in tomatoes is expected to continue until the beginning of December this year” said the general manager of the Israeli ministry of agriculture, Shlomo Ben Eliyahu, in a government hearing convened to discuss the shortage of vegetable produce

Published: Oct 19, 2015

The Government of Portugal will launch a campaign to boost demand for Rocha pears in the domestic market, given the difficulties in exporting this variety.

Published: Oct 19, 2015

“Global consumption of dried fruits (and nuts) is steadily increasing, driven by changing lifestyles,” says Brean Bettencourt with Bella Viva Orchards. “Consumers are becoming increasingly health conscious, reflected by the increased number of enrollments

Published: Oct 19, 2015

It has gotten colder but it's still quite quiet in the trade of certain vegetables. According to Stefaan Dobbels of Gerdo leek is being bought for half a Euro at the moment.

Published: Oct 19, 2015

Italian trade show Macfrut, held at the end of September, also had a pavilion with various Chinese organizations. Qixian Yoahua Fruit Industry co. LTD specializes in cultivation and sales of Chinese pears.

Published: Oct 19, 2015

The lemon production in western parts of India, namely Gujarat, which is the country’s largest grower, is currently low, which combined with high demand (boosted by high temperatures) is resulting in higher prices than last season...

Published: Oct 19, 2015

Selina Wamucii LTD, a Kenyan fresh produce export company, has acquired a majority stake in Mt. Kenya Avocado Farms, a leading producer and exporter of Kenya avocado fruits and avocado oil, equally based in Kenya.

Published: Oct 19, 2015

A trade mission with Washington Apple Commission and USA Pears brought growers and shippers together with Chinese customers. "The group was mixed, with some participants having previously handled USA Pears and some being new to the product."

Published: Oct 19, 2015

The European season is divided. The Dutch growers are switching to illuminated cultivation, and supplies from Spain and Morocco are starting.

Published: Oct 19, 2015

Monkeys and other primates have a better sense of smell than is often claimed. Researchers at Linköping University and two German universities have studied spider monkeys -- and found that they are experts at sniffing out optimally ripe fruit.

Published: Oct 16, 2015

A Queensland potato grower is urging his fellow farmers to consider donating excess produce to people in need.

Published: Oct 16, 2015

Despite back-to-back two years of weak monsoon rains, overall food price inflation in India has remained benign, and concentrated in just two commodities — onions and pulses.

Published: Oct 16, 2015

The Chinese have been buying Murcian lemons and oranges for a while. Within a few months, in all likelihood, they will also succumb to the taste of Cieza peaches or Jumilla pears.

Published: Oct 16, 2015

German agricultural politicians should take significantly more initiative to sign trade agreements for German fruit export in Asia: “If we do not get these agreements for Germany exporters as soon as possible, apple producers in our country will have seri

Published: Oct 16, 2015

Gov. Kate Brown will promote Oregon products and tourism during a weeklong business trip to Asia that includes stops in Tokyo, Beijing and Hanoi.

Published: Oct 16, 2015

While there is sufficient supply of fruit and vegetables at the wholesale market in Bronisze, Poland, prices for many products are higher than those registered a year ago. Autumn strawberries and blueberries, are however, cheaper.

Published: Oct 16, 2015

It's regularly very busy at the grocery store Het Fruithuis. "Not because we're that cheap, as we can't beat the supermarket in terms of price," says one of the owners, Rogier Coppens.