The clementine mandarin, known for its slightly flat bottom, is a highly coveted variety in international markets, including those in the EU. However, the detection of prohibited pesticides in some shipments from Albania to EU nations, particularly at border crossings in Croatia, has raised concerns about the fruit's safety and compliance with regulations. read more

Portugal: Aldi opens new supermarket in Parchal
German supermarket chain Aldi has opened a new two-storey store in Parchal, Lagoa, its 22nd in the Algarve. Located on Rua Infante de Sagres, in Parchal's new bustling commercial area, the supermarket boasts a 1,100sqm sales area, offering the usual... read more

W listopadzie 2024 roku British Apple Producers Ltd (BAPL) zgłosiło sprzedaż brytyjskich jabłek do brytyjskich supermarketów. Te dane, gdy są przedstawione jako procent wszystkich sprzedanych brytyjskich jabłek, podkreślają wydajność różnych supermarketów w wspieraniu lokalnych producentów jabłek. Analiza zestawia. read more

Confronted with the debate sparked by the regularization of migrants, especially those working in Chile's agricultural sector, the president of the Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile, Fedefruta, Víctor Catán, stated that "our main priority now is the regularization of foreign workers engaged in temporary..." read more

Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania have banned the import of Albanian citrus fruits after tests revealed excessive levels of pesticides in the produce. The mandarins were found to contain chlorpyrifos and phosmet, chemicals whose consumption poses significant side effects to human health. read more

On December 18, a creditors' meeting was held regarding the provisional suspension of payments granted to FlevoTrade Onions, a company within the FlevoTrade group. The meeting also discussed the future of the FlevoTrade group, with involved parties including the supervisory judge. read more

At the Volcani Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel, a breakthrough in citrus cultivation has been achieved with the development of over 200 mandarin orange varieties. These varieties are designed to adapt to diverse global climates without disrupting local ecosystems. Researcher Livnat Goldenberg led the project. read more

"As 2024 comes to an end - a year that has brought us a lot of satisfaction here in Italy - we are preparing for the upcoming season. We will begin with deliveries of bare-root plants, followed by plants in pots starting from spring. The Italian nursery Vivai Magalotti Quarto will be... read more

"Thanks to the modernization of the Turkish production and logistics process, tomatoes can now be supplied to European clients every month of the season," says H. Sena Bişgin, an export specialist for Akdem Vegetables, a Turkish vegetable packer and exporter. "The tomato season lasts for 12 months." read more

Od momentu założenia w 2016 roku firma rodzinna LuBa Fresh doświadcza stałego wzrostu i teraz przygotowuje się do kolejnego kroku. Od 1 stycznia 2025 roku Luciën de Wit i jego syn, Luuk de Wit, z LuBa Fresh wejdą w partnerstwo logistyczne z Robem Linders z Linders Fruit &. read more

RG, a Cesena-based company with 40 years of experience in designing and building fruit and vegetable processing equipment, recently installed a carrot processing line in Sicily. Owner Ruggero Ricci expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating, "We are very happy with the outcome." The company has previously completed several installations. read more

Sezon Cherry Express zbliża się ku końcowi, a chilijska branża wiśniowa tętniła życiem. Od sadów po porty wysyłkowe, w każdym sezonie trwa wyścig, aby dostarczyć owoce na globalne rynki. Kluczowym graczem w chilijskim sektorze eksportu wiśni jest Hapag-Lloyd, zapewniający transport w czasie. read more

In Oromia State, Ethiopia, the agricultural sector is experiencing a rise in avocado production and exportation initiatives. The Oromia State Agriculture Bureau has set a ambitious goal of exporting 1,200 tons of avocados for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Currently, efforts are being made to enter markets in the region. read more

"Unless it rains again, we expect to be working and selling clementines throughout January," says Gianni Martucci of Martucci Srl, an Apulian company that distributes citrus fruit in Italy and certain parts of Europe. There have been no major fluctuations in recent weeks, but compared to the read more

The Cretan packing and exporting company Amountzas is launching the new season with a unique packaging for its pink tomatoes. "Pink tomatoes have become increasingly popular among Cretan growers in the past 2 to 3 years. They are known for their enhanced resistance to ToBRFV, and they are" read more

With the arrival of Christmas, the consumption and prices of artichokes tend to increase, especially if the year is marked by a reduction in the number of hectares planted due to prolonged heat and drought. "Our cultivation area is 30% less than last season. This year, about read more

The purple pointed cabbage variety, Violetti, is attracting more attention as the holidays approach, according to Coen Swager from the outdoor vegetable company TB&S, located in Sint-Pancras. "Most orders have already been placed at this point, but we have definitely observed a growing interest. In the past, people usually read more

The season for fresh strawberries from Egypt started with high prices, estimated to be double those of the previous season. However, just one to two weeks into the season, prices have dropped significantly. At the beginning of the season, growers were explaining the price hikes by pointing to a general increase in production. read more

Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of the Polish apple exporting company LVMG Grupa, stated that despite exporting more apples than last year, they have been unable to meet the full demand due to the low availability of good quality apples. "Because of the supply shortage of export-quality apples, we couldn't" read more

The Ulster Farmers' Union has expressed worries about supermarkets offering significant discounts on vegetables and potatoes in the lead-up to Christmas. While this may benefit consumers in the short run, it poses a risk to the long-term sustainability of local farming in Northern Ireland. read more