In the first quarter of 2024, the sales volumes in the fruit and vegetable department confirm those of the previous year, but thanks to the inflationary tail at the end of 2023, sales values are increasing. However, the balance in quantities was mainly achieved thanks to vegetables, the only read more

Experiences from Italy, Chile, and Turkey on a fundamental topic for modern agriculture: What biosolutions for high-quality cherries? This is the focus at the center of the Biosolutions International Congress scheduled for Thursday, May 9th (10:30 am) during the second day of the trade fair for the agricultural supply chain. read more

Sezon truskawek w Hiszpanii jest obecnie w pełni, chociaż nadmierne opady deszczu spowodowały niższe dostawy niż zazwyczaj w tym okresie roku. Tymczasem maliny pozostają ledwo opłacalne dla producentów w Huelvie pomimo wysokich cen, a zainteresowanie uprawą maleje. Borówki... read more

ExxonMobil and Constantia Drukpol, the Polish branch of Constantia Flexibles, have partnered on a project for the French plant-based food brand Bonduelle. The focus of the collaboration was the development of a recyclable, non-laminated freezer film. This initiative aimed to move away from traditional laminated materials. read more

The prices at Almería's auctions are indicative of the conclusion of the autumn/winter greenhouse vegetable export season. "The supply of bell peppers, a key product for Agroejido, remains high due to a delayed planting season and an extended season by about 15 days," says Paco. read more

Unfortunately, what was expected has happened (click here for more information): for the past 48 hours, Italy has plunged back into full winter, especially in the Central-Northern Regions, where intense snowfalls have been recorded both at high altitudes and in the hills. Many locations woke up under a blanket. read more

The beginning of the business year 2024 saw a slight improvement in demand for transportation services in Sea and Air Logistics. Kuehne+Nagel Group's net turnover in the first quarter of 2024 reached CHF 5.5 billion, with an EBIT of CHF 376 million and earnings before taxes. read more

A day to celebrate the category of fruit and vegetable wholesalers who operate in Wholesale Markets and Agri-food Centers, to outline their profile and address the challenges of the near future: these are the objectives of the initiative by Fedagromercati-Confcommercio aimed at. read more

The main presentations will be "Evolution of potato cultivation and consumption in Spain and Europe", "Potato insurance: modules, coverage, and key figures", and "Challenges for the horticultural and potato sector in the face of regulatory framework". read more

The 2024 Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2024 Fresh Week) will be held this week at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver. Last year's CPMA Convention + Trade Show featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Here's a snapshot of the event by the numbers: Over 600: The number read more

The Turkish Minister of Agriculture, Ibrahim Yumakli, visited a plant growers cooperative in the Bayindir district of Izmir, an important production region for ornamental plants. During his visit, he praised the growth of the ornamental plant industry in recent years. Minister Yumakli stated, "The ornamental plants..." read more

The Golden DOP apple from Melinda is the star of the "Golden Hour" contest, launched yesterday and active until mid-July. An initiative designed to celebrate the virtues of this variety - crunchy, juicy, and known for its renowned sweetness - and its connection to the territory. read more

The recent general meeting of the French Pomegranate Union provided an opportunity to review the actions taken since the union's establishment a year ago and to discuss future projects. Currently, 55 out of the 200 pomegranate growers in France are members of the union. The significant turnout demonstrated the growers' interest in being part of the union. read more

Juan Manuel Morales has been re-elected as President of EuroCommerce, the European association for retail and wholesale. Members of EuroCommerce unanimously voted to extend Morales's term. He is the first Spanish individual to hold the Presidency of this European wholesale association. read more

The 16th edition of Morocco's International Agricultural Fair (SIAM), the most prominent agricultural event on the African continent, will be held in Meknes starting today, April 22, until April 28. This year, Spain is the guest of honor with 37 Spanish companies specializing in agriculture participating. read more

Farmable is supporting Italian farms by providing an affordable and user-friendly farm management app that is guaranteed to save them time this season. Italy is among the top 3 European countries in the production of fruits and vegetables, with nearly 300,000 farms dedicated to producing fresh produce. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami ładowanymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły. read more

W zeszłym tygodniu, w odpowiedzi na pozew dużego meksykańskiego eksportera pomidorów, Sąd Handlu Międzynarodowego USA przekazał z powrotem decyzję z 2019 roku do Departamentu Handlu, który stwierdził, że meksykańskie pomidory są sprzedawane poniżej ceny na amerykańskim rynku. Co istotne, ta decyzja nie unieważniła faktu read more

"It will be a year of early ripening, even for open-field cherry orchards, given the mild temperatures recorded until a few days ago and for much of the winter. The fruit has reached a very advanced stage of ripening. We will start harvesting the Bigarreau variety next weekend (end of April)." read more

Malcolm Catlin has been appointed as the new Project Director of Plant Healthy Limited, effective from 29 April 2024. He will be taking over from Alistair Yeomans and will work closely with Defra and other partner organizations of the Plant Health Alliance to oversee the development and promotion. read more