At the last meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission on February 4th, the voice of beekeepers resounded loudly. They gathered from all over Poland to Warsaw to declare cooperation between the beekeeping community and orchard farmers, not only

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Three projects to promote the authentic value of apples, their peculiar characteristics, and their nutritional properties. Three initiatives designed to promote well-being through mindful consumption. The Melinda Consortium is presenting them at Fruit these days. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, Moroccan exporters sent more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, marking a new record in trade relations between the two countries. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have not been able to avoid a decrease in potato prices. Despite relatively stable prices for two weeks, experts observed that many producers are now compelled to reduce their prices this week. read more

A few days ago at the Messe Berlin trade fair grounds, Fruit Logistica 2025, the leading trade fair for the global fresh produce sector, kicked off. The event, which takes place annually and concludes today, has seen the participation of over 2,600 exhibitors from across the globe. read more

In the last fifteen years, 200,000 hectares of orchards have been lost, with the cultivated area for fruits and citrus fruits falling for the first time below the threshold of 500,000 hectares. As a consequence of the reduction in the area, it is estimated that (they have been cut due to cessation). read more

Vog-Home of Apples celebrates its 80th anniversary. The first stage of the story, whose celebrations will take place throughout 2025, started at Fruit Logistica, where the Consortium retraced its long history through the steps that led it to become one of the realities. read more

On the management of climate risks, the provision of adequate tools for phytosanitary defense, and the recognition of fair income for farmers, a key component of the sector, the national fruit and vegetable sector, with a total export value of 10 billion, is at stake. read more

COFRA Holding AG has appointed Sven Dumoulin as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO). He will take over the position from Bernard Roelvink, who is retiring, starting on 1 June 2025. Sven has over 25 years of senior legal experience in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, having previously served as the Group Secretary of Unilever and General Counsel of Akzo. read more