While in Italy Carrefour is undergoing a deep internal restructuring, at the international level the French chain is taking a significant strategic step: the establishment of Concordis, a purchasing center founded together with Coopérative U. The goal? To strengthen its buying power. read more

Enzo Garnero, the co-founder of Nile Valley Srl, a company specializing in the marketing of Egyptian products, states that the Egyptian table grape campaign is currently underway. "We began shipping the first boxes in the third week of May, and we are now in the midst of the season." read more

The cold and rainy summer in Estonia has affected strawberry growers, leading to a delayed picking season. Normally ripe by June, this year's crop only reached optimal picking conditions in mid-July. Local sellers report that the market in Estonia is still well supplied, with prices at around €6.90 per kilo, ... read more

France: Carrefour has announced the signing of agreements for the sale of 9 stores in France, valued at approximately €70 million. This comes after the French Competition Authority approved Carrefour's acquisition of the Cora and Match banners in France, the Provera purchasing group, and 27 Casino stores. read more

Accordingly, Chilean cherries dominate the Chinese market due to their large volume and the timing coinciding with the Chinese New Year. The two countries have signed a bilateral free trade agreement that allows Chilean fruits to enter the Chinese market duty-free. read more

Hortifrut has officially launched its 2025/26 season by shipping the first container of blueberries from Peru to the Asian market. read more

Your speech and the topics you addressed came at exactly the right time, according to the CGA. "The minister also discussed risks in the ports and constraints in railway transport - topics we have been actively researching at the CGA. The 'Vision Strategy' read more

Portugal has approved the emergency use of Vestaron's bioinsecticide Spear LEP, which allows farmers to protect tomato crops from tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) infestations. read more

This year, a higher than average plum harvest is expected overall. This was the result of a survey conducted by AMI among representative producer organizations. In Northern Germany, the harvest could start a bit earlier than usual, leading to a delay in the harvest schedule. read more

Agriculture is not just about food, but also about security. This is the strong and clear message coming from the United States - as reported in BlueBook - where the Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, along with high-ranking government officials like Pete Hegseth (Defense), Pam Bondi. read more

The sektor rolnictwa pionowego wchodzi w kluczową fazę. Kiedyś uważany za wysokowydajne, ale o ograniczonych możliwościach skalowania, teraz stopniowo rozwija się w praktyczny składnik zrównoważonych systemów żywnościowych i czynnik odporności na zmiany klimatu na skalę globalną. Tegoroczny Szczyt AVF odbywa się w Monachium.

The vertical farming sector is entering a critical phase. Once considered a high-tech niche with limited scalability, it is now steadily evolving into a practical component of sustainable food systems and a contributor to global climate resilience. This year's AVF Summit is taking place in Munich. read more

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The 2025/26 season for Egyptian sweet potatoes is about to begin in a few days. The industry has experienced a consistent growth in production volume in the past few years, leading to concerns about the ability to meet demand while also preserving the value of the product. Price fluctuations have been a significant issue in the last two seasons, with several challenges arising. read more

Mitrofresh has not only opened new premises in Maasdijk but also in China. The exotic mushroom specialist proudly announces the opening of a new office in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. With this step, the company, active in the production, import, and export of Asian food, expands its presence in the Chinese market. read more

Eksport orzechów włoskich z Ukrainy prawie całkowicie zatrzymał się po wprowadzeniu nowych ograniczeń rządowych, określonych w rozporządzeniu Rady Ministrów, które weszło w życie 1 grudnia 2024 roku. Nowe przepisy mają na celu zaostrzenie kontroli nad eksportem i poważnie zakłóciły przepływy handlowe. Według Hennadija Judina, Prezydenta

The export of walnuts from Ukraine has nearly come to a halt following new government restrictions introduced under a Cabinet Resolution that took effect on December 1, 2024. The regulation, aimed at tightening export controls, has severely disrupted trade flows. According to Hennadii Yudin, President read more

W dniu obchodów Dnia Niepodległości Ambasady Stanów Zjednoczonych w Kolumbii, Kwiaty Kolumbii dołączyły do obchodów, przynosząc kwiaty. 26 czerwca w Ambasadzie USA w Bogocie ponad 2000 gości zgromadziło się, aby uczcić niepodległość. Wśród gwiazd i pasków, kolumbijskich ... read more

The European seed potato industry has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality products worldwide. Compliance with phytosanitary standards is a top priority, with EU production regulations being among the strictest in the world. Numerous European suppliers export seed potatoes, with Turkey ranking fourth among them. read more

July 9 has come and gone, a day when U.S. President Donald Trump had planned to implement reciprocal tariffs on several countries. Letters have been sent to countries targeted by the president, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, and more, threatening to increase tariffs. read more

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida is leading a project, headed by AI scientist Nikolaos Tziolas, to improve agricultural understanding through a conversational AI platform. This initiative is backed by a $297,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food. read more

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables reached 1.6 million tons, recording a 5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. At the same time, the total expenditure reached 2 billion euros, for a... read more