Freshfel Europe sent a letter to the European Commission cautioning that the proposed reallocation of current EU funds away from promotional 'multi-programme' activities could jeopardize the competitiveness of EU fruits and vegetables and impede progress in promoting health and environmental initiatives. read more

"On July 9th, the European Commission proposed to allocate 77 million euros [84.1 million USD] from the agricultural reserve to assist Austrian, Czech, and Polish producers in the fruit and vegetable sectors who have recently been affected by unprecedented adverse weather conditions." read more

After a perfect start (no carry-over of old crop stocks, no Southern Hemisphere stocks, and much better price levels than in 2022-23), how did the apple campaign unfold? With the new season just around the corner, François Mestre, head of Mesfruits (based in Cavaillon), draws up an initial read more

The melon supply has shifted from being packed in the desert region, which includes California's Imperial Valley and Brawley, and Yuma, Arizona, to California's Central Valley. "There is a significant heatwave moving through Central California, with temperatures reaching 110-115 °F," says Justin Bootz. read more

Once again, Romagnoli F.lli Spa's research, innovation, and marketing efforts have been recognized with one of the most prestigious awards in the consumer goods sector. The "Potatoes Are Life Harmony Gourmet" line, launched by the Bolognese company earlier this year, has received this honor. read more

Flat stone fruit, a highly versatile and convenient product, is here to stay, as evidenced by current production and consumption data. In fact, only 1% of the flat nectarine acreage registered in 2021 existed before the year 2000, and the projected growth of the flat nectarine segment speaks to its enduring popularity. read more

Special Fruit & Vegetables in November will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an edition worthy of such an important milestone. A challenging theme, like Artificial Intelligence, exceptional guests - as per tradition - and a longstanding Main Partner like Melinda, who has supported it throughout. read more

There are 19,000 hectares dedicated to fennel cultivation in Italy, with 500,000 tons produced in 2023 and a value of over 250 million euros in the first phase of exchange: numbers that make our country the world's leading producer of this horticultural species. This is revealed by. read more

The table grape campaign for Apofruit is about to begin, with the first harvests already started in the middle of last week and European markets ready to receive Italian grapes. We spoke with Marcello Guidi, the International Market Manager for Apofruit Italia, about this. read more

Wygląda na to, że nastąpił znaczący przełom dla plantatorów bananów na całym świecie. Czarna substancja, poprawiający żyzność gleby na bazie substancji humusowych, wykazała niezwykłą skuteczność w zwalczaniu Wilt Tropical Race 1 (TR1) u plantacji bananów, zgodnie z ostatnim przeprowadzonym badaniem w East Palmerston. read more

Znając dynamiczny rozwój tej branży w ostatnich latach, Kenia zajęła pozycję największego producenta awokado w Afryce pod względem ilości. Według danych FAOSTAT, powierzchnia upraw wzrosła siedmiokrotnie od 2000 roku, oficjalnie osiągając niemal 28 000 hektarów w 2022 roku. read more

Kaleris, a leading provider of supply chain execution and visibility solutions, has announced the acquisition of CAMS Software, the top player in transportation solutions tailored for large-scale grocery distribution. This acquisition broadens Kaleris' portfolio by integrating CAMS. read more

The attention towards Forficula auricularia remains high in Northern Italy, as it has become one of the key insects in defending peach and apricot crops in recent years. It is now also expanding its range to cherry and apple trees, as revealed during the technical meeting on cherries. read more

Freshfel Europe, on behalf of the European fruit and vegetable sector, has responded to the European Commission's proposal to drastically reduce the budget for agricultural promotion policy over the next three years.

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Founded in 1975, The Grupo L/C celebrates 50 years of history, with an impeccable trajectory and now established as a benchmark in marketing, importation, and. read more

At Rungis, importer Barnier works with ginger from Brazil throughout the year. The company has been selling a high-quality product for years. "From April to June, we import young ginger, also known as 'baby ginger', a fresh ginger known for its stronger taste. After that, we import dry ginger all." read more

At the city's green market, the price of locally grown agricultural products has increased, with peppers reaching up to 1.30 euros per kilogram. Consumers have expressed their worries about the rising prices, considering them too high. The shortage of vegetables this year, combined with increased demand, has contributed to this situation. read more

Maraldi Sementi is the organizer of a technical week dedicated to visiting experimental onion fields. The Maraldi Onion Field Days (29 July - 3 August) will take place at the Ghini company in Imola (Bologna). Italian, European, and international distributors, growers, and producers are invited to attend. read more

"Po wysokich cenach cebuli wiosną, ceny czerwonej i żółtej cebuli ponownie spadły dzięki większej podaży. „Branża miała bardzo, bardzo trudną wiosnę. Rynki towarowe doświadczyły bardzo dużej popytu i niskiej podaży”, mówi Megan Jacobsen z Gills Onions, których cebule z dodatkową wartością. read more

The raspberry freezing season is currently underway in all major producing and exporting countries of frozen raspberries in Europe, including Serbia, Poland, and Ukraine. EastFruit analysts are now comparing their initial forecasts with the current market situation. read more