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

The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione, the medium-sized black seedless watermelon born from the collaboration between Lamboseeds of Sant'Agata Bolognese, a seed company specialized in advanced research and innovation, has started off under the best auspices. read more

The 2023 balance sheet closes in a decidedly positive way for Apofruit, both for the member producers and for the cooperative. Despite a very challenging year, marked by unexpected events and great difficulties - including the flood in Romagna, among others - the numbers are positive. read more

Domestic strawberries clearly were the main player in the market. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium followed in terms of importance, but were all supplementary in nature. Availability was generally somewhat limited. According to the BLE, interest was sometimes favorable. read more

Serbia has maintained its position as a top cherry exporter in Europe, generating revenues of nearly €59 million from exporting 42,600 tons of cherries last year, according to the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS). The majority of these exports were sent to European Union countries, particularly. read more

Since December 2021, we have been witnessing a phase of increasing fennel prices in the wholesale markets. Like all fruits and vegetables, these peak periods alternate with periods where prices stabilize at normal values, but in general, it can be said that in the. read more

Freshfel Europe, on behalf of the European fresh produce sector, has submitted a response letter to the European Commission's proposal to reduce the budget for agricultural promotion policy by 281.7 million euros over the next three years, representing a total cut of over 50%. read more

Venlo-based Fris-Co Fruit & Vegetables has joined the Dole group. The exporter based in Venlo has been exclusively targeting sales to Italian customers, including retailers, wholesalers, foodservice providers, and slicers, for the past 30 years. The business has now been sold to the Dole group by owner Sandra Bogaard. read more

In Ferreira do Alentejo, Beja, a 43-year-old person has been implicated in the theft of agricultural produce, which led to the seizure by the National Republican Guard (GNR) of one ton of melons and 60 kilograms of watermelon. The GNR's operation, which took place from Monday to Wednesday, aimed to... read more