Spain: DIA unveils strategic plan through 2029

The Spanish retailer DIA has introduced its strategic plan for 2025-2029, detailing its objective to become the preferred grocery and online store in every neighborhood it operates in. In its native country, the retailer's main objectives include opening more than 300 new proximity stores. read more

Moldovan apples have officially entered the Indian market, representing a significant achievement for the fruit industry in the Republic of Moldova. The first commercial shipment took place on March 19, 2025, after extensive efforts to establish trade relations and cooperation between authorities. read more

The global market for bell peppers is currently experiencing a combination of price fluctuations, production difficulties, and export advancements in key regions. In North America, the prices of bell peppers are gradually increasing due to lower plantings in Mexico and uncertainties surrounding potential tariffs, as well as advancements in greenhouse production. read more

Ceny pomarańczy we Włoszech utrzymują się na najwyższym poziomie wśród obserwowanych krajów, pomimo znacznego spadku w ostatnich miesiącach. W grudniu 2024 r. ceny wynosiły €142/100 kg, nieco spadły do €140 w styczniu, a następnie dalej zmalały do €129 w lutym. Mimo że wciąż są znacznie powyżej. read more

The 23/24 financial year saw a decrease in the supply of strawberries and raspberries in Spain's berry sector. This was primarily caused by a reduction in acreage, driven by concerns about the availability of irrigation water. Overall production decreased by 3.4% compared to the previous season, totaling 371,713. read more

Ciągłe opady deszczu w większości Walencji w marcu mocno uderzyły w uprawę cebuli. Nadmierna wilgoć oraz brak skutecznych produktów do walki z grzybem mączniakowym spowodowały straty wynoszące ponad 80% zbiorów cebuli, co przekłada się na straty ekonomiczne w wysokości 7,5 miliona euro. read more

Produkcja Ojai Pixie mandarynek rozpoczęła się w Ojai, Kalifornia. "To duży plon w tym roku - patrzymy na możliwe, że drugi co do wielkości plon, jaki mieliśmy tutaj" - mówi Emily Ayala z Friend's Ranches. Istnieje kilka powodów, dla których plon jest tak duży w tym roku, zaczynając od faktu, że ostatni. read more

As Chilean stone fruit shipments come to an end, growers and shippers reflect on some challenges faced this season. The Chilean stone fruit season typically starts at the end of November with the first air shipments of nectarines, apricots, and peaches, although plums also saw. read more

Dutch Cooperative Kompany has welcomed the cultivation companies Royal Berry, V.G. Berry, and 4-Seasons Berry as of 1 January. With this addition, Kompany U.A. takes a significant step forward in strawberry cultivation. The Cooperative's strawberry acreage has now expanded to over 73 hectares. read more

In Ethiopia, potatoes play a crucial role in ensuring food security and serve as a valuable cash crop that can improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. These farmers, who make up 83% of the population and own 95% of agricultural land, mainly grow potatoes in the highland areas. read more

Ceny jabłek we wszystkich krajach, takich jak Niemcy, Francja, Włochy i Polska, nadal odzwierciedlają zróżnicowaną dynamikę rynku w sezonie 2024/2025. We Francji ceny jabłek stopniowo spadały od początku sezonu 2024/2025, ale wykazywały pewną stabilizację w miesiącach zimowych. Ceny w grudniu były... read more

For over 30 years, EARTH University in Costa Rica has been providing students with a distinct opportunity to study agricultural and horticultural sciences, food chains, ethical entrepreneurship, and social and environmental issues. The university is renowned for its hands-on, practical approach to education. read more

A prominent economist has pointed out that wage increases and cash handouts in Russia are not signs of economic strength but rather indications of a struggling economy. The closure of businesses and the risks faced by banks suggest the presence of artificial support measures. In 2024, wages rose by almost 18%. read more

W styczniu 2025 r. w sklepach detalicznych sprzedano około 374 metrycznych ton organicznych cukinii. Jest to o 27,0 procent więcej niż w styczniu poprzedniego roku. Cena organicznych cukinii w klasycznym handlu detalicznym (bez dyskontów) w tym styczniu wynosiła 4,57 USD/kg i była o 13,4 procent niższa niż w poprzednim roku. read more

Banana cultivation in Cyprus is facing a critical situation, according to farmers from Pegeia and Kissonerga, the only banana-producing regions on the island. The recent droughts have already put a strain on operations, but the potential disruption of the Mavrokolympos reservoir could be the final blow for growers. read more

The leading produce handler, Seeka Limited, is currently testing the Electrostack, a robotic stacker prototype, at their KKP packhouse. Designed and engineered by Sean Carey, an Automation Engineer at Electrodip, the Electrostack can stack 8 boxes per minute, providing labor, time, and cost benefits. read more

The demand for Moroccan peppers is unusually high this season due to production challenges in Europe. However, yields in Morocco are lower compared to last season, leading to an increase in prices. Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, provides insights on the market situation. "Production has read more

Most of the bananas come from Latin America, but every week, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Ghana also export this fruit to Europe. Jan Simons, operations supervisor at Eurofruitports in Antwerp, Belgium, explains, "We mainly transport palletized bananas from West Africa from the port to our terminal." read more

Tunisia is one of the world's leading sources of prickly pears, second only to Mexico. The country accounts for a third of the world's prickly pear production and is the world's leading producer of organic prickly pears despite facing tough competition. read more

Recent weather conditions in Greece have presented significant challenges for the hectare yield of strawberries, with production falling below the usual volume. Mr. Yorgos Karachalios, an executive at the agricultural cooperative Ilida, based in Varda, Ilia, stated: "Despite the decrease in volumes,... read more