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

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

Carrefour supports Spain. If the team wins their first match against Croatia, the company will apply a 50% discount on purchases of all wines, cava, and champagne to celebrate the team's victory. read more

UK: The largest grocery price increases over the past five years were highlighted in a report. Savings experts at BravoVoucher analyzed data from the Office for National Statistics on the average prices of food items from March 2019 to March 2024 to identify which items have experienced the biggest price hikes. read more

As every year, starting from the month of June, green beans are one of the most important novelties of the summer season and those offered by Annaturanella in the already cooked natural version (without any seasoning) are among the top five best-selling products. read more

The cherry harvest in the Northern Hemisphere has started off well, with some European countries experiencing the harvest up to 10 to 15 days earlier than usual. This early start has also resulted in the season ending earlier than usual for certain cherry varieties. Spanish growers, who are major producers and exporters of cherries, are observing this trend closely. read more

Challenging the Australian fresh produce industry to not become complacent, Wayne Prowse, a prominent analyst in the sector, highlights the record-breaking export values fueled by factors such as a weak currency and enhanced market access. read more

Dr Martin Dougherty has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the crop science institute NIAB. read more

The plants are also grown vertically because melon plants are related to cucumber plants, among others. Therefore, they can also grow vertically, guided by wires. read more