In 2024, Spanish fruit and vegetable exports increased to 12.3 million tons (+8% compared to 2023). However, deflation on the prices applied limited the growth in value counterpart (+5% compared to 2023), resulting in a turnover of 17.7 billion. read more

There is currently no expected potato shortage, as stated by Andreas Karyos, the head of the potato producers' association. This announcement comes as farmers in Cyprus are assessing the impact of frost damage. Damage evaluations in the Paphos district have been completed. Kostas Neophytou, the district's agricultural... read more

The Chinese laboratory tests on cherries from the 20 inspected containers from the long-delayed Maersk Saltoro have confirmed the worst news: "all the fruit must be re-exported or destroyed in China." The potential cost of over 1,300 containers weighing... read more

"2024 was a good year for us, with the establishment of multiple production lines. Operators in the fruit and vegetable industry are increasingly seeking technologies from us that can produce trays with guaranteed weights, minimizing product giveaway," reports Ruggero Ricci, owner of Bulltec, as he shares. read more

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will be held at Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building from 26 to 30 March 2025. This year's show will feature a captivating mix of creativity, culture, and craftsmanship, including an intricate, deconstructed Rubik's Cube and immersive floral displays. read more

Trzy lata temu Rosja zaatakowała Ukrainę. Dla Sergeya Geraskina z GAAST był to ciężki cios. Razem z synem Antonem założył firmę eksportową GAAST latem 2020 roku, po 20 latach pracy w holenderskim handlu świeżymi produktami, z Mołdawią, Ukrainą i Białorusią jako głównymi rynkami eksportowymi. "Głównie dostarczaliśmy..." read more

On Wednesday, February 19, a new international hub of the World Horti Center was festively opened in Ji'Nan, China. This hub provides a local platform to support Dutch horticultural companies in China and to foster closer connections between the Chinese and Dutch ecosystems. The official opening ceremony took place on that day. read more

French fries are becoming increasingly popular: per capita consumption of frozen potato products has been rising for many years. As a result, potato processing specialist Aviko Germany has been operating at full capacity to meet the demand for frozen fries from both retailers and the food service industry. Replacing the... read more

The need for fruit and vegetable trade between North America and Europe has changed significantly in the past 15 to 20 years. "A few decades ago, we used to import apples from France and bell peppers from the Netherlands," says James Milne from Oppy. At that time, the North American... read more

FreshPlaza reports that the new Egyptian garlic season has started, and production volumes are expected to be high, following the pattern of every two seasons, in contrast to last year's lower yield. read more

The Ministry of Commerce will be hosting the 18th Cambodian Products, Fruits, and Vegetables exhibition at the public exercise area facing the Siem Reap River, from February 27 to March 2, under the theme "Increasing the added value of fruit and vegetable businesses." The exhibition is a great opportunity. read more

Rząd Cypru wprowadził plan inwestycyjny o wartości 60 milionów euro, mający na celu zwiększenie konkurencyjności i zrównoważenia sektora rolniczego kraju. Nowy strategiczny plan inwestycyjny Wspólnej Polityki Rolnej, znany również jako "Duży Plan Inwestycyjny", jest głównym narzędziem rządu do wzmocnienia. read more

Sicily is the main region for melon production in Italy, with a cultivated area of approximately 4,500 hectares and an annual production exceeding 100,000 tons. In percentage terms, this represents one third of the national area and over 20% of the total volumes. read more

After Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, under the leadership of President Maia Sandu, severed relations with Russia and is also aiming for EU membership as a strategic necessity for its economic survival. It is known that... read more

The insolvency administrator is now examining the possibilities for a restart and is in talks with some candidates who are interested in parts of the company. Efforts will be made to facilitate a smooth sale, with the aim of continuing operations for the time being. read more

The economic performance and international competitiveness must be restored with high priority – otherwise, Germany will definitively fall into an economic and societal dead-end with no possibility of turning back. read more

Banana consumption in France is increasing, with it becoming the most consumed fruit in 2024. However, retail prices are also rising. In this context, French supermarket buyers are putting immense pressure on suppliers to lower their prices significantly. read more

Both the war in Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East have influenced international trade and caused uncertainties in global markets. In Germany, the economic output decreased by 0.2%. At the same time, industrial production fell by 4.5% compared to. read more

Vegetarians also offer potential from BelOrta's perspective: "We are noticing increasing interest and communication through social channels about the use of eggplants as a meat substitute," it says. In Belgium, there are around 28 hectares of eggplant cultivation under glass. Most of it is used for... read more

Dutch organics supplier Eosta has announced the inclusion of organic Madjool dates in its product lineup, which are sourced directly from a family farm in Morocco. This farm is committed to reintroducing and promoting the Moroccan Medjool date through organic farming practices. read more