The conference day of Interpera on June 27 will feature international experts in agriculture. In the morning, the first panel will bring together representatives from the main European countries. read more

There's no point beating around the bush, pear growers continue to uproot - in the last year, a further 10% of land has been lost nationally - but the sector, since the establishment of UNAPera just three years ago, has made enormous strides at all levels: read more

Sunny Cal Farms is introducing its organic and conventional grape season featuring a selection of specialty grapes chosen for their unique gourmet characteristics. The company cultivates and delivers Thomcord, Victoria Muscatta, Kyoho, and Niabell varieties. Thomcord and Victoria Muscatta are seedless, while Kyoho... read more

The ocean freight rates are increasing due to various global factors. These include the crisis in the Red Sea, heavy port congestion in the Middle East and Asia, a container repositioning imbalance with an excess of empty containers in Colombo and the Gulf region, and strong demand. read more

The International Pear Congress will take place on June 26 and 27, 2024 in Óbidos, Portugal. There are only two weeks left before the event begins. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th, and the organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome the participants and ensure. read more

The event will take place at the farm of farmer Germán Ruiz Fernández, in La Mojonera, offering farmers and technicians the opportunity to learn in detail about this outstanding variety. The event, which will run from 11am to 2pm, will be led by Hiedra Muñoz, a commercial technician. read more

HilverdaFlorist's new Pot, Patio & Garden range this year includes not only new genetics but also retail concepts. One of these concepts is the stand-alone Dianthus concept Picture Perfect®, which is being showcased for the first time at the FlowerTrials from June 11 to 14. Get to know Dianthus Picture Perfect! read more

W 23rd week, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €112/100 kgs in the Netherlands, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €114/100 kgs in Spain, and €117/100 kgs in France. The average wholesale prices of bananas produced within Europe were... read more

The chicory market is experiencing an unusual year of extremes. "What's happening right now is really bizarre; I've never seen anything like it. But despite the high prices, it's certainly not enjoyable. We can supply our regular customers, but only with great difficulty," says Dennis Blankendaal of Frysk. read more

In the city of Kherson, Ukraine, locals persist in cultivating flowers despite facing daily dangers and shelling. Julia, a worker at one of the flower nurseries, recalls moments when shrapnel from Russian shells fell among the flowerpots. She and her colleagues care for the flowers on a daily basis, despite the risks involved. read more

The Tripura government has started exporting Queen Pineapple, a fruit that has been given a geographical indication (GI) tag, to international markets. This initiative is being supported by the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), SIMPET, and the state. read more

The Calabrian apricot season is in full swing. After the early varieties campaign, it is now time to start with the high-quality ones. read more

Prawdopodobne jest, że po ogłoszeniu, że UE nałoży cła na import samochodów elektrycznych z Chin, ten kraj zareaguje innymi środkami. Te środki są wciąż nieznane, ale spekuluje się, że Chiny mogą nałożyć cła na import produktów rolno-spożywczych z UE. Hiszpania wyeksportowała 4 271 read more

Tomato growers and consumers will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a new type of tricolour cherry tomato. Rapsodia, a new cherry tomato variety from the Genetic Plant Resources Bank (BRGV), has been developed after over 20 years of research and is currently awaiting patent approval. This new variety "promises" to offer a unique and flavorful addition to the tomato market. read more

The CEO of Agroponiente Group, Imanol Almudí, has participated in one of the discussions held during the 26th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Congress organized by AECOC.

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In just a few years since the Covid stagnation, European discounters have increased their average market share by an impressive 2%. This insight is derived from 'The State of Grocery Retail 2024 – Europe', a report produced by McKinsey & Company and EuroCommerce in partnership with Europanel. read more

The consumption of certain fruits may be useful in alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This is suggested by researchers from the University of Copenhagen who conducted a study on the effects of urolithin A, a substance naturally found in berries, strawberries, pomegranates, and nuts. read more

Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN), representing 5,000 Dutch transport entities, has raised concerns about significant delays and insufficient conditions at UK border posts post-Brexit. TLN has reported average delays of over four hours, with some cases lasting up to 20 hours, attributing these issues to new regulations. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for May 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 1% compared to 2023, reaching 618,436 tons, while pear stocks surged by 18.9% to reach 61,207 tons. In the USA, as of May 1, the apple stocks... read more

In the last five years, Egypt has greatly increased its exports of vegetables and fruits to Poland, almost doubling the volume according to reports from EastFruit. By the end of 2023, Egypt rose to the ninth position in the supplier rankings for these commodities in the Polish market, a significant accomplishment. read more