The Northeast region of Brazil, especially Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, is the country's main area for melon production. As the rainy season begins, there is growing concern about disease control in melon crops to prevent significant losses. During this time, fungicides are commonly used to protect the plants from fungal diseases. read more

Egyptian date exporters, like those in other major date-producing countries around the world, take advantage of a highly active market leading up to Ramadan. This period sees shifts in the sources and markets for this tropical fruit, driven by weather and economic conditions. Abdelrahman Ali, date category read more

The green asparagus season in Granada will start later this year because of the low temperatures experienced this winter. In the meantime, some businesses are already beginning to transition from sourcing asparagus from Peru, which had a challenging season, to Mexico, where the product is currently commanding high prices. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Blood Orange PGI was the protagonist of the live talk broadcasted from Palermo on Wednesday, January 29 on corriere.it, and promoted by The Coca-Cola Company on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Fanta. Indeed, since 2019, Sicilian PGI blood oranges have... read more

Lidl Netherlands appoints new CEO
Marcel Oosterwijk has been promoted to an international role within the Lidl holding company. Peter de Roos will succeed him as CEO of the discounter's Dutch branch on 1 July.
Source: retaildetail.eu

Sweden: Axfood strengthens market position in full-year read more

Port of Chancay w Peru zauważa wzrost usług morskich. Alphaliner raportuje, że COSCO Shipping Lines uruchomi nową usługę o nazwie „Chancay Express” ('CHX'), która będzie docelowo obsługiwać porty w południowo-środkowej Chile, poczynając od marca przyszłego roku. Usługa „CHX” będzie obejmować przystanki w Chancay, read more

The European Union has decided to extend the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, aiming to restrict Moscow's financial resources used in the conflict with Ukraine. This extension, which required unanimous agreement among member states, was at risk due to Hungarian demands, but eventually a compromise was reached. read more

An Australian stone fruit producer has acknowledged that this summer has presented significant challenges for production due to the wet weather in the growing regions. Tom Panna, the National Sales Director of Mattina Fresh, stated that the rain arrived right in the middle of the season, affecting not only their location but the entire industry. read more

Egipt is expanding its presence in the Italian garlic market with the goal of becoming one of the top three exporters. According to EastFruit, Egypt's garlic exports to Italy experienced growth in 2024, reaching 1.66 thousand tons valued at over $3 million. This marks an 84% increase from... read more

The brand Envy Apple is set to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style. A unique idea born from the collaboration of the South Tyrolean consortia Vip and Vog with the Istituto Marangoni Milano Design and the designer Marco Rambaldi, a fashion designer. read more

The harvest of Greek Navelina oranges and Nova mandarins concluded on February 25 with small-sized fruits. In the final phase of their season, the grower price for Navelinas loaded on trucks was €0.30/kg, while for Novas, the price was €0.40/kg. Looking ahead to the upcoming days, it appears that read more

AvoGrey® Greenskin avocados will be launching in selected New Zealand fresh produce retailers early next week, marking the start of this season's supply. After a limited availability last year, there will be larger quantities available in 2025, as production is projected to see a significant increase. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm is expanding its product line for the upcoming season and will be showcasing their products at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 5th to 7th, 2025. "Our product range includes conventional carrots, new organic carrots, and rainbow carrots for food services." read more

A nowy zautomatyzowany system obiecuje zdefiniować na nowo pojęcie śledzenia i monitorowania w łańcuchu dostaw rolniczo-żywnościowym. Mowa o Feedentity, nowym rozwiązaniu stworzonym przez FEED. "Dzięki Feedentity, stworzyliśmy system, który wykorzystuje prawdziwy łańcuch bloków, gwarantując niezmienny i transparentny" read more

The season of Calabrian clementines from the Piana di Sibari is coming to an end, leaving behind a period characterized by weather challenges and a high percentage of product waste. Despite the difficulties, the final balance appears to be positive, as emphasized by Francesco. read more

Ukraine obecnie produkuje jedynie 30% spożywanego przez siebie czosnku, resztę pokrywają importy. Jednak kraj mógłby zwiększyć samowystarczalność poprzez systematyczny rozwój sektora i inwestycje w odpowiednie magazyny. Według Julianny Mussy, Prezydent.PropTypes read more

The global avocado market is currently undergoing dynamic changes, driven by increases in production, evolving consumer preferences, and logistical hurdles. Peru, Israel, and Morocco are the main players in avocado supply, with wholesale market prices for standard commercial sizes (14-16-18) ranging from 20 to read more

Algerian Deglet Nour exporters are facing a deadlock: "The Moroccan market, one of our primary targets, is completely inaccessible. We have accepted the fact that we will not be exporting to Morocco this season," says Ahmed Mayof, an Algerian date exporter. Relations between the two countries have been tense. read more

Today, Friday, January 31st, will mark the end of the calendar of technical meetings organized by Agrintesa for its shareholder base. This annual event is a cornerstone of the technical support and assistance provided to producer members to improve their production levels. read more

Responding to the growing demand for plant-based food within the trade fair sector. From this need arises the idea of a tour of the Unconventional Food Truck, featuring alternative meat 100% plant-based produced in Italy by Granarolo, thanks to a team of young Italian researchers. read more