The prices of oranges in Bulgarian retail stores are still higher compared to those in Greece and Romania.
2026-02-17 00:00
Na początku roku na bułgarskim rynku owoców odnotowano zmiany cen, szczególnie w przypadku cytrusów. Dane z Państwowej Komisji do Spraw Giełd i Rynków Towarowych wskazują, że w styczniu ceny mandarynek wzrosły o ponad 14 procent, osiągając €1,33 (US$1,44) za kilogram. Ceny pomarańczy również wzrosły o.
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Retail activity this week was centered around seasonal fruits, vegetables, and floral products, with a focus on Valentine's Day influencing the variety and display priorities. Raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were prominently showcased. In the floral section, roses and tulips were the most popular choices.
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Employees continue CleanLight with successful restart
2026-02-17 00:00
CleanLight, a Dutch supplier of UV-C solutions for crop protection, has resumed operations after declaring bankruptcy in 2025. Former employees have taken over the business and relaunched the company with the goal of ensuring continuity for growers and supply chain partners.
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New Management of SPPB, the same goals: building a strong position for Polish blueberries.
2026-02-17 00:00
During the General Assembly of the Members of the Association of Polish Blueberry Planters named after Dr. Kazimierz Pliszka, which took place in Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą, a new term of office for the organization's authorities began. The members of the Association elected a new Board, and from among its members –
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First Italian asparagus underway: Campania opens the season
2026-02-17 00:00
"Since last week, the first shipments of Italian green asparagus from Campania have started arriving, as always among the first areas to enter production. And, as is customary in this initial phase, prices are high." This is according to Umberto Musso, the commercial manager.
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CraiGo!: food and drink shopping To Go #Freshdelivery
2026-02-17 00:00
There are three concepts on which the CraiGo! format is based, already covered on Gdoweek. Three concepts expressed through three keywords: fresh, good, and fast. It is the latest generation concept store that debuted in Sardinia thanks to the initiative of the Ibba Group.
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Kenya: Exporting flowers worldwide for Valentine's Day
2026-02-17 00:00
As we come to the end of the Valentine's Day season, Emirates SkyCargo has continued to support Kenya's export industry by ensuring that time-sensitive shipments, such as fresh-cut flowers and premium gifts, are delivered to customers around the world quickly and in perfect condition. Kenya remains one of the major hub
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Citrus growers in the Algarve region are experiencing losses of 25 to 40% due to adverse weather conditions.
2026-02-17 00:00
AlgarOrange, the Algarve Citrus Operators Association, estimates that citrus growers in southern Portugal will face production losses of between 25 per cent and 40 per cent following adverse weather conditions in recent weeks. Based on consultations with producers and operators in the region, the...
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Educating shoppers is the solution for Australian apples.
2026-02-17 00:00
Victorian grower Mark Trzaskoma believes that Australia's apple industry can grow without needing to look overseas, despite the challenges that come with that option. He suggests that improving communication with consumers is key. Trzaskoma, who is the Production Manager at Battunga Orchards in Warragul, argues that the local market still has untapped potential.
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Hurricane Harry: The Citrus District of Sicily writes to the Government for a state of emergency.
2026-02-17 00:00
The president of the Citrus Production District of Sicily, Giosuè Arcoria, sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, to represent the critical situation in which Sicilian citrus farming finds itself - both due to the damages caused by the cyclone Harry.
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A significant transition from Egyptian potatoes to French potatoes is underway in Greece and other Balkan markets, as stated by Mr. Charalampos Bartzokas, the owner of the Greek customs brokerage firm Bartzokas Co Hellenic Customs Brokers. He emphasized that "So far, 2,500 tons of Egyptian potatoes have been".
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Late season apples have seen a 95% increase in price compared to the previous week, now selling at £1.66 per kilogram.
2026-02-17 00:00
W najnowszym brytyjskim raporcie dotyczącym cen hurtowych owoców, kilka kategorii jabłek i gruszek odnotowało zmiany cen w skali tygodnia, podczas gdy inne pozycje pozostały stabilne. W przypadku jabłek, grupa Cox's Orange nieznacznie się osłabiła, a średnia cena spadła o £0.02 do £1.23 za kg, co stanowi spadek o 2%. Gałąź Braeburn...
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Federdistribuzione Digitale is born to drive innovation.
2026-02-17 00:00
The new association Federdistribuzione Digitale has been established within Federdistribuzione, alongside existing associations within the Federation. The aim is to further strengthen and enhance dialogue between companies and representation on various issues.
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Romagna: Falcioni new president of Cia - Italian farmers
2026-02-17 00:00
CIA - Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori, with over 900,000 members in Italy, is one of the largest agricultural organizations. The Romagna branch has more than 10,000 members, including 5,000 businesses. It was there that the assembly elected Lorenzo as the new president of the confederation.
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Morrisons has teamed up with Kellogg's: Get a free apple or banana
2026-02-17 00:00
Singapour: FairPrice Foundation spreads festive joy to families in need by providing Chinese New Year care packs filled with healthy and nutritious festive essentials. FairPrice Group stated: "FairPrice Foundation (FPF) is enhancing the availability of nutritious essentials for families in need this Chinese New Year."
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Greek lemons face no competition in the Eastern European markets.
2026-02-17 00:00
Sezon cytrynowy w Grecji rozwija się w zadowalający sposób, ponieważ eksporterzy greccy mają do czynienia z ograniczoną konkurencją ze strony produktów tureckich i hiszpańskich i mogą oferować swoje produkty po wyższych niż zwykle cenach. Zgodnie z oficjalnymi danymi z Ministerstwa Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich i Żywności Grecji, eksport z
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Chiquita renews for the third consecutive year Pop by Nature, the campaign that celebrates the meeting between the world of art and the iconic Blue Sticker banana, confirming its commitment to supporting contemporary creativity and engaging with the community through evolving languages.
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There is a certain meteorological instability persisting over Italy, with the eleventh disturbance of the month expected to arrive on Thursday, bringing a new wave of severe bad weather across the entire Peninsula. The week starts with windy conditions, strong westerly currents and...
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A Chinese court has awarded $573,000 in a grape Plant Variety Rights (PVR) infringement case.
2026-02-17 00:00
Bloom Fresh International Limited, a global fruit breeder, announced a major legal win in China. The court's ruling in the initial judgment confirmed third-party infringement of its Plant Variety Rights (PVR) for its exclusive grape variety IFG Six (sold worldwide as SWEET).
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Demand for ENVY™ apples is rising in several Asian markets ahead of the Lunar New Year and Tết celebrations. FreshPlaza reports that forecasted volumes for the 2026 trading period are surpassing the levels seen in 2025 in China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
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