In Spain, stone fruit production this season reached 1.8 million tons, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year and 9% higher than the average of the last five seasons, as reported by Elena Busutil, the director general of Agricultural Productions and Markets at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. read more

Southern European solar greenhouses kick off the 2024/2025 campaign by delving into the commercialization of products such as bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants. In this way, during the summer season, work is done to prepare the soil for

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Between January and August, Uzbekistan exported 30.1 thousand tons of plums to 12 countries, generating earnings of US$24.3 million, according to data from the Uzbekistan Statistics Agency. This represents a growth in plum export revenue of US$4.1 million compared to the previous period. read more

Coop Alleanza 3.0 launches "Per fare un broccolo", a six-episode podcast created and produced by Show Reel Agency. The podcast aims to educate consumers about food safety, exploring topics such as traceability, logistics, conservation, and inspections. The narrative voice is provided by Francesco Migliaccio. read more

The Styrian apple industry will once again have to face significant harvest losses this year. Following the seventh frost event in the past eight years, the OPST Group has decided to expedite the restructuring of its leading producer organization, which was already in the works. The establishment of the Obst read more

Household brand Jaffa, known for its citrus products, has revealed a new brand identity designed by Earthling Studio, signifying a major change in its visual representation as it expands its product line to include grapes, melons, and pineapples. The rebranding initiative is intended to more accurately reflect read more

In Kunduz province, there has been a rise in grape production, but farmers are facing challenges such as the lack of a market and cold storage facilities. Local farmers have accused the Taliban of not providing necessary agricultural inputs like chemical fertilizers. read more

The Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for August were released today (October 1, 2024) by the Garden Centre Association (GCA), showing some "really strong" results. According to the data provided by the GCA's member garden centers for the month, it was revealed that 12 out of the 13 categories showed an increase. read more

Wielu młodych ludzi opuściło Mołdawię, szukając przygody za granicą. Nic dziwnego, ponieważ jest to najbiedniejsze państwo w Europie z niewieloma możliwościami zatrudnienia, zwłaszcza na wsi, i oferuje ograniczone perspektywy uzyskania godziwej pensji. Także Dorina Tataru miała nadzieję zagwarantować sobie przyszłość za pomocą studiów ekonomicznych w UE. read more

Angello™ is the first sweet and seedless snack pear cultivated exclusively in Italy. Excellent taste, high nutritional value, and sustainability, all concentrated in a fruit of 8-10 cm. read more

To wszystko, co mieliśmy na dzisiaj. Czy mogę pomóc w czymś jeszcze? read more

El Ciruelo is getting ready for the Fruit Attraction 2024 fair edition, presenting a series of innovations and novelties. Among the highlights of their participation, the company introduces their new slogan for the El Ciruelo brand: "Let's start by taking care of ourselves", as well as the renovated. read more

In the first seven months of 2024, Kyrgyzstan increased its imports of tomatoes from Turkmenistan by 21%, according to the National Statistical Committee. The volume of imported tomatoes reached 14,900 tons, with a total value of $8.7 million, showing a rise from the previous year's 12,200 tons. read more

The harvesting of Jingold kiwi in the northern hemisphere began in the last week of September, starting with the first picking of Exotic Red, the earliest of the innovative kiwi varieties for which the Italian company holds exclusive production rights. read more

The Kanzi apple is once again available on the Italian market. There are several initiatives to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. The 2023-2024 campaign has exceeded expectations, with the marketing of 6,500 tons of product in Italy. New markets are also being explored. read more

W Bułgarii najnowsze dane ze Stanowej Komisji ds. Giełd Towarowych i Rynków ujawniają ogólny wzrost cen różnych owoców i warzyw, z kilkoma wyjątkami. Wskaźnik cen na rynku (MPI), barometr cen hurtowych żywności w kraju, wzrósł do 2 079. read more

Peru's blueberry production has seen significant growth since 2011, when Sierra Exportadora introduced the Peru Berries program, now called Agromercado. This initiative has established Peru as a global leader in blueberry exports, with sales surpassing $1.7 billion. Alfonso Velásquez read more

In the countryside, the sale of pumpkins is in full swing, featuring the Butternut variety. The persimmon campaign has started, with the Mela Persimon cultivar from Spain, Vaniglia from Campania, and the common persimmon from Emilia-Romagna. The sale of Italian pomegranates has also begun. The variety is expanding. read more

The German fruit and vegetable sector is currently facing what they refer to as the three Ks in Germany, namely Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Purchasing Power Decline. This has become a significant issue during the 14th. read more

The analysis presented is based on the results of the Coalition's second global survey on the impacts of rising costs on suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The respondents (88 in total) included fruit and vegetable producers, shippers, packers, wholesalers, distributors, and other supply chain stakeholders. read more