Sector | Organic
Philippine pineapple exports up 7.5% with higher output expected
Vietnam cooperatives shift to green farming for global market growth
German Bioland producer Andreas Frank:
"We now see the greatest potential for growth in organic vegetable growing"
Fred Kloen back after three years at OTC Organics
"I'm excited to hit the ground running and help put OTC back on the map"
Switzerland:
Sharp increase in organic banana sales in January
U.S. organic imports reach $5.7 billion in 2024 with better tracking
Five years after the takeover and re-establishment of Foodextra
"Increasing demand for organic sliced produce in the Zurich area"
California showcases strawberry sector's sustainability and growth
Peru's blueberry exports set to grow 15% in 2024-2025 campaign
Azienda Agricola Patea (Calabria, Italy)
Aloe and bergamot juices are the newest additions to the range
Fabian Etter of Gamper Gemüsekulturen AG, talking about the Swiss endive market:
"Our goal is to increase the share of organic produce over the next six years"
Germany: Harvest area also declines
Button mushroom harvest slightly down
Preview of imported organic apple and pear program for spring and summer
Manuel Pentz from Pentz GmbH & Co. KG on organic convenience food in mass catering:
"We're taking the first step and facing the risk"
Lower Saxony:
Decreasing asparagus cultivation, kale increasing
Andrea Ferrarini, of Bio Ferrarini:
"With the right information, consumers can make informed choices"
"First organic cucumbers of the season harvested"
The Terp Squashpackers will provide information on varieties
"Buyers warn of varieties being overshadowed by bulk produce"
"This is the beginning of an industry that could position Peru as a world-leading organic pitahaya exporter in 20 years"
Peruvian pitahaya expected to gain access to the US this year
Hugo Jacobs, Jacobs Fruit:
"Early shortage of organic pears due to challenging growing season"
Prodivec Swiss AG is offering Egyptian Fairtrade early potatoes for the first time
"Despite seed shortages, volume forecasts indicate an average harvest"
Vietnam expands agro-forestry exports to EU market
Sunridge Citrus absorbs Juan Rubert, thereby expanding its range of conventional and organic citrus fruits
Paul van Groningen, Hudepa:
"Spanish pepper availability challenges increase toward the end of the season"
Sofía del Río, APASEM Foods:
"The quality of Peruvian ginger was not what we expected last year"
Giannina Manfellotto, owner of TerraViva
The H&R sector focuses on high-end processed products to attract demanding consumers
UK organic market grows 7.3% to £3.7 bln
Pricing competitive on wholesale organic mandarin market
Carmelo Micale, President of APAM Consortium PO in Torrenova (ME)
Germany confirms itself as the best market for organic citrus fruit
Switzerland:
Seeland Bio opens new farm shop 'Frisch vom Hof'
Frank Mosterd and Arjen Bouma, Gilad Produce:
"Strong demand for Dutch mini cucumbers, high prices for all peppers"
UAE-Kenya trade deal set to boost organic produce imports and investment
"Transition to organic growing of Medjool dates was a tremendous challenge"
New strategic peach partnership adds organics
impacting organic growers
Queensland fruit fly outbreak triggers trade ban
Spain overtakes France as the EU's leading country in terms of organic area
Gunther De Vadder (BelOrta):
"In organic growing, it's essential to identify market needs"
Frank Poelman, Landjuweel:
"Table potato market sentiment slows down slightly after recent upward trend"
Grower Pieter Vandooren:
"Strong industry demand for organic produce, but prices remain stagnant"
Kees Heegsma:
"Well-supplied European carrot market shifts dynamics from the past two years"
Canary Islands bananas open new markets with organic and biodynamic certification
"Pricing for Greek organic oranges remains stable"
Spain forecasts 373,558-ton almond harvest as demand rises and organic farming expands
Ruth Palomero, of Orangen frisch nach Hause (Naranjas de Cullera)
"During the pandemic, consumption of organic oranges increased a lot and, despite the current drop, we are confident that it will pick up again"
Photo report BIOFACH 2025 in Germany:
"This is where you hold targeted discussions with organic buyers"
Fiji considers banana exports to diversify agriculture amid sugar industry challenges
New Zealand's Cyclone Gabrielle recovery: mixed progress for kiwifruit and apples two years later
Storm Éowyn causes €4.46 million in damages to Irish horticulture sector
Swiss organic vegetable farming grows six-fold since 1996, now covering 3,160 hectares
Guillermo Antelo, manager of Naranjas Ché:
"Citrus fruits such as Sanguinelli or kumquat, as well as avocados, are growing organic segments throughout Europe"
Organic produce widely represented by companies worldwide
Photo report: Organics at Fruit Logistica 2025
Peru Fresco: connecting flavors and opportunities in Rotterdam
Kurt Ratschiller, Sales Manager at VIP
"This season is different from the previous one"
Roelant Komen of BeFair Bio:
“Demand for organic fruit from overseas picking up”
Vincent Lehallier, Les Amis de Juliet
"Luckily, we are still able to help people discover the Juliet apple!"
"Refrigeration and storage technologies are becoming increasingly essential"
Climate challenges drive demand for advanced refrigeration and storage solutions
Vietnam's cherry prices surge 35%, reaching nearly $80 per kilogram amid high demand
Michel Veltman, Waterman Onions:
"Renewed optimism for second half of Dutch onion export season"
How can Peru compete in an increasingly regulated and sustainable market like Germany?
“The French government will not abolish Agence Bio”
Austrian manufacturer presents new products at BioFach:
"In addition to product innovations, we have modernized our cultivation and customer service"
Cherry prices in Vietnam rise 35% ahead Tet with high demand for premium imports
Eden Fruits on the growing demand for Algerian organic Naturland dates:
"Support for producers is needed to further exploit growth potential"
EU experiment increases organic carrot sales by 250% through strategic placement in Finland
Juan Torres, manager of Cítricos del Andarax SAT:
"Organic citrus juices are still profitable, with good demand and prices"
Peter Rinkel, Hagranop:
"Calm carrot market awaits demand from Eastern Europe"
OP Sapore di Romagna from Forlì (Italy)
"The European kiwi market is a source of great satisfaction"
Senate committee examines national organic standard bill to address domestic and export regulation
Chilean blueberry exports increased by 7% in week 2 of the year
Fresh Direct Produce sells Mike & Mike's Organic Produce to co-founder
Good volume but smaller sizing on California organic citrus
Natura Iblea returns to Marca in 2025
"We need to shorten the Italian organic supply chain"
Peruvian blueberry exports up 53% in 2024/2025 with extended harvest
Australia considers national standards to address misuse of 'organic' label
PASAM Citrus
The Sicilian Syracuse lemon season is in full swing
FAOSTAT 2024: Global potato production rises despite shrinking harvested area
Midwestern apple growers turn to organic farming and direct sales to boost profitability
Fieldstone expands berry cultivation with focus on organics in 2025
Turkish exporters propose maritime route to ease border congestion with Bulgaria
Merger of organic produce companies strengthens support for family farms
Jessica Cornely, Biofrais
"There is a very strong demand for 'detox' vegetables"
Dole targets organic shoppers with multi-channel banana and pineapple campaign
Lower Saxony, Germany:
Mjko GmbH opens new mushroom farm in Hoheging
