AMI: Advertising intensity for tomatoes drops rapidly
With the tighter supply of tomatoes, the composition of the food retail trade's supply campaigns in Germany also changed. In particular, the cool weather in Spain limited harvest volumes and

AlmondCo completes multi-million-dollar expansion
One of Australia's major almond processors has completed a multi-million-dollar expansion to cater to the growing almond market and support its member-owned cooperative operation. The expansion is

Spanish organic company Agribio wants increased presence in the DACH region
The company Agribio Terra Organica is able to produce 70,000 tons of citrus fruit annually. The fruit comes from Spain, South Africa and Chile, among other countries. Oliver Huesmann of Fruit

The cartonboard industry consolidates its position as one of Spain's economic pillars
The cardboard industry in Spain is in a situation of stability. This is reflected in the sector report, corresponding to 2022, presented by AFCO (Spanish Association of manufacturers of corrugated

Spain: Upward trend of O+G imports from third countries continues
Total Spanish O+G imports from January to November 2022 reached 3.5 million tonnes (+7%) and a total value of 3.412 billion euros (+15%). Imports of fresh O+G from third countries increased by 15

First use of human urine as fertiliser
For the first time, human urine is being used in France to make a crop fertiliser. The French National Agency for Food Safety, Environment and Occupational Health has just authorised Toopi

Spain: Upward trend of O+G imports from third countries continues
Total Spanish O+G imports from January to November 2022 reached 3.5 million tonnes (+7%) and a total value of 3.412 billion euros (+15%). Imports of fresh O+G from third countries increased by 15

Val Venosta celebrates Fruit Grower's Day with Cayetana Guillén Cuervo
For the last eight years, Apple Paradise has been promoting actions to celebrate Fruit Growers' Day in Spain and to give visibility to one of the most traditional professions, supporting and

“What can garlic producers who currently have a small and poor quality product do?”
Spain's garlic marketing campaign is certainly complex this year. “On the one hand, there is a high demand for good garlic, but on the other hand, we have small-sized garlic, which sometimes has

Morocco sharply reduced exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia in 2022
According to EastFruit analysts, the exports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco to the Russian market dropped sharply in 2022. Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports to Russia in the first 11

One in three hectares abandoned in 2022 was located in the Valencian Community
According to a study by the Valencian Association of Producers (AVA-ASAJA) based on the Esyrce survey of the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2022 the agricultural area of the Valencian Community that

PDO and PGI labels in the shopping basket
Origen España, the association that brings together agri-food products with the European seal of quality PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) of

Spain: Los Gallombares extends its European leadership in green asparagus
With more than twenty years of experience in the market, Los Gallombares (Ventorros de San José/Granada) maintains its leadership position as the leading producer and marketer of green asparagus

Smurfit Kappa goes green energy
Smurfit Kappa, one of the world's largest integrated paper-based packaging manufacturers with operations in Europe and the Americas, is investing in the installation of solar panels at all its

Północna Hiszpania: Wioski w La Rioja produkują rocznie 77 tys. ton grzybów
Trzy wioski w La Rioja - północna Hiszpania - są domem dla rozległych, ciemnych, wilgotnych szop uprawnych, które produkują jej 77 000 ton grzybów każdego roku. Prawie połowa

Северная Испания: Деревни в Ла-Риохе производят 77 000 тонн грибов в год
В трех деревнях Ла-Риохи - северной Испании - расположены огромные, темные, влажные сараи, в которых

Hiszpania wprowadza nowy podatek pośredni od plastikowych opakowań jednorazowego użytku
Według raportu na agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, Hiszpania wprowadziła podatek od tworzyw sztucznych, aby przyczynić się do walki ze zmianami klimatycznymi i ochrony środowiska. Obejmuje on

Испания вводит новый косвенный налог на многоразовую пластиковую упаковку
Согласно сообщению на сайте agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, Испания ввела налог на пластик, чтобы внести свой вклад в

Mushrooms emerge from the shadows in pesticide-free production push
Poland, the Netherlands, and Spain are Europe's largest mushroom producers. Mention La Rioja in northern Spain, and most people will picture majestic sun-drenched vineyards nestled in the

Northern Spain: Villages in La Rioja produce 77,000 tons of mushrooms each year
Three villages in La Rioja - northern Spain – are home to the vast, dark, humid growing sheds that produce its 77,000 tons of mushrooms each year. Almost half of Spain’s cultivated mushroom

Sando Clementine campaign ends with more production and better prices
The Sando clementine campaign is ending this week in the main production areas of Spain with slightly larger volumes due to the entry into production of new plantations and with higher prices than

Spain introduces new indirect tax on non-reusable plastic packaging
According to a report on agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, Spain has introduced a plastic tax to contribute to fight against climate change and to protect the environment. It includes an excise tax on

MSC is ready to ship melons from Senegal
MSC is offering a direct service dedicated to melons from Senegal, the Spain to/from Senegal service. This seasonal service will enable Senegalese melon producers to export melons in less than 6