Spain has been maintaining worrying rates of overweight in children aged 6 to 9 for decades, and it is still urgent to promote healthy eating habits and the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, which have also been declining in our country for the past 10 years. read more

'Potatoholics' is the term used by the people at Agristo to describe their 1,300 employees working at their three French fry factories in Belgium and the Netherlands. This number is expected to increase significantly, as the company has definite plans to establish production sites in northern France and India. While details are still a bit unclear, read more

Mirosław Maliszewski, a Member of the Polish Parliament and President of the Polish Fruit Growers Association, revealed that during the 2022/2023 season, Egypt imported approximately 158,754 tons of European apples, with a total value of €71.785 million. This information was shared during a conference organized by the "Time. read more

Holandia: Wzrost obrotu detalicznego o 2% w październiku. Statystyki Holandii (CBS) informują, że w październiku 2024 r. obroty detaliczne były o 2,0% wyższe niż w październiku 2023 r. Obroty w sklepach sprzedających żywność, napoje i tytoń były niższe o 1,8% w październiku w porównaniu rok do roku. Wolumen sprzedaży był o 5,4% mniejszy. Obroty w... read more

Starting in January and running until March, South Africa is the exclusive supplier of apricots worldwide in certain markets. "Many farmers are interested due to the significant shortage of apricots in the market, especially after Christmas, and the demand from all over the world is incredible," says. read more

The Tarocco orange campaign has started: pigmentation is still not optimal. Clementine quantities are very high in the markets, with increasing quantities of Primo Fiore lemons. The chestnut season is in its final stages. Prices of both curly and escarole endives are rising, thanks to a. read more

The finger lime, also known as citrus australasica, is a unique native citrus fruit of Australia. It is found in the wild exclusively in and around the sub-tropical rainforests of southeast Queensland and the northern rivers of New South Wales. It is one of the oldest citrus fruits used by Indigenous Australians, and its small pearls (vesicles) are considered a superfood. read more

The South African rand faced a decline on Monday, following remarks made over the weekend by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. These statements caused apprehension among traders in the BRICS group of emerging economies, which includes South Africa, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. At 1506 GMT, the rand... read more

Sezon na południowoafrykańskie organiczne winogrona właśnie się rozpoczyna, ale od poniedziałku, 2 grudnia, południowoafrykańskie organiczne winogrona bezpestkowe są dostępne w Bio Freshi, pozyskane z regionu rzeki Orange. Te organiczne winogrona Prime są wyjątkowej jakości. Posiadają poziom brix powyżej 15. read more

The harvest results in Ukraine have prompted adjustments to the country's vegetable import strategy, according to SEEDS. Bogdan Dukhnitsky, a senior researcher at the Department of Agricultural Production Economics and International Integration of the National Research Center Institute of, reported this. read more

Since the beginning of the current year, Armenia has reported exporting a total of 7,575 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables, according to the country's Ministry of Agriculture. This includes 2,429 tons of fruits and grapes, representing an increase from the previous year's 2,090 tons. Additionally, read more

Australia's table grape producers will take a leading role in a groundbreaking new international marketing program, created in collaboration with growers and aimed at enhancing global brand awareness for the industry. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will spearhead this initiative under a new Hort Innovation. read more

Global blueberry market is experiencing a change due to China's increasing production capacity. This is because of the country's various climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional exporters such as Peru and Chile. read more

This week the SMALI operational group has been presented, formed by a multidisciplinary team that includes UNICA, the University of Córdoba, the Center. read more

During a recent visit to Semilleros Laimund, a nursery with over 30 years of experience, El Ejido's mayor, Francisco Góngora, celebrated the company's remarkable growth and innovative spirit. Semilleros Laimund first began growing Poinsettias in 1989, starting with just 2,000 plants. Today, it has expanded significantly and become a major player in the industry. read more

Po ratyfikacji umowy o wolnym handlu (FTA) między Filipinami a Koreą Południową przewiduje się wzrost eksportu filipińskich owoców tropikalnych do Korei Południowej. Prezydent Ferdinand Marcos Jr. podkreślił nadchodzący efekt FTA, prognozując wejście read more

Amidst growing concerns about the rising cost of living, Australians have found comfort in the stable and low prices of avocados, a situation attributed to the record avocado production in the country. In the 2022/23 period, Australia produced 115,000 tons of avocados, marking a significant increase from previous years. read more

Presented yesterday in Rome, with the participation of the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Hon. Francesco Lollobrigida and the reports from representatives of sector institutions, the Ismea-Qualivita 2024 Report analyzed the Italian PDO economy values. read more

Fruitnet has learned that two of Belgium's largest family-owned fruit suppliers, Devos Group and Fruithandel Romain Wouters, are set to merge their commercial trading operations in 2025. read more

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that he plans to engage in direct discussions with the new Trump administration to address any potential risks posed by the proposed tariff policies on the country's exports. read more