The North Caucasus Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored the export of 30.6 tons of fresh mushrooms from Stavropol Krai, Russia from January to April 19, 2024. The products were dispatched from the Georgievsk district. Out of this total, 4.7 tons of mushrooms were exported. read more

The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, nadwyżka cebuli na regionalnym rynku dotarła teraz do Ukrainy. W szczególności, zaczęły pojawiać się oferty darmowej cebuli na największej regionalnej platformie handlowej EF Trade Platform. "Oddam moją cebulę za darmo każdemu, kto zgodzi się za nią zadbać". read more

Russian flower growers are facing difficulties in replacing imported flowers due to stricter import regulations. It is estimated that domestic flowers will only make up half of the market in 35 years, which could lead to increased prices for imported flowers. Recent bans have focused on seeds and seedlings from other countries. read more

The sudden cold wave has caused a slowdown in production: this is the case for cucumbers, asparagus, and strawberries, with the latter's campaign in Basilicata coming to an end. The season is also coming to a close for broad beans, although demand for them is expected to increase. read more

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