With the first fruits appearing on the shelves, the outlook is good for producers and marketers, reports the online agricultural service vilt.be. "The lowest price for apples is about 25% higher than last year, and this could potentially increase even further as the season progresses," says Kris. read more

His organic farm with greenhouse vegetable cultivation had grown organic plum tomatoes of the 'Ruby Red' variety for the first time. "For the Flemish organic sector, standing still is not an option. Organic companies must continue to be innovative and pioneer," emphasizes Flanders. read more

This is shown by a recent survey conducted by the German Retail Association (HDE) among around 500 companies in the industry. According to the survey, 89% of respondents complain about high or very bureaucratic burdens. And over the past five years, 97% of them feel affected by further expansion of bureaucracy. read more

David Rankin, MD at Greenvale, and Mark Willcox, agronomy director at Branston, share their perspectives on the current challenging situation in the UK potato market and discuss the measures their businesses are taking to drive the industry forward. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Statistical Coordination Office Acorbanec. The European Union (27) remains the most important destination country, accounting for 30.02% of total exports, followed by Russia with 18.44%, the Middle East with 13.29%, and the read more

Murcian grape and stonefruit grower-marketer El Ciruelo has launched a new marketing campaign. With the slogan "Let's start by taking care of ourselves," the campaign emphasizes the company's commitment to the health and wellness of its consumers, employees, and the community. read more

Asia's total fresh fruit imports increased in 2023 due to a rise in intra-Asian trade of tropical fruits, with a notable increase in durian shipments to China. read more

The 2024 Farmer Voice survey, which involved 2,000 farmers from Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Kenya, Ukraine, and the US, has shed light on the challenges, aspirations, and requirements of farmers amidst climate change, digitalization, and economic and political uncertainty. read more

Ten years ago, the company acquired the technology park in Amerang and has been continuously expanding the site since then. Now there are plans for a fourth production hall with an attached picking hall on the approximately 89,000 m2 site. Construction could start as early as 2026. read more

Peruvian blueberries have been shipped to the port of Tianjin, China, for the first time, reducing transit times to the northern Chinese market. The 11.7-ton consignment arrived at Tianjin on 18 September. This marked the first time that South American blueberries were imported through a northern port. read more

Na skutek niszczycielskiego wpływu burzy Boris w całej Europie, Komisja Europejska zaproponowała przydzielenie 119,7 miliona euro z rezerwy rolniczej na bezpośrednie wsparcie dla rolników dotkniętych sytuacją w Bułgarii, Niemczech, Estonii, Włoszech i Rumunii.

After the devastating impact of Storm Boris across Europe, the European Commission has proposed to allocate €119.7 million from the agricultural reserve to directly support farmers affected in Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, Italy and Romania. read more