Belgium: Revamped Okay Boutersem to reopen as a sustainable local supermarket on 12 July
Okay Boutersem will reopen its doors on Friday, 12 July, after a comprehensive renovation. The freshmart will feature wide aisles for a pleasant shopping experience, making it easy to choose from our extensive selection. read more

Zapotrzebowanie i konsumpcja pozostają na wysokim poziomie, ponieważ utrzymuje się zimna i deszczowa pogoda. Dostępne zapasy nadal się kurczą, ponieważ nowe odmiany sezonowe stopniowo trafiają na rynek. Sytuacja na rynku będzie trwać co najmniej jeszcze przez kolejne dwa tygodnie, dopóki nie będzie można kopnąć więcej nowych odmian ziemniaków. read more

We are in the final stages of the pepper campaign in the areas of Marina di Ragusa, Santa Croce Camerina, Scoglitti, Acate, and Vittoria. In this regard, producers, nurserymen, and technicians are preparing for the planning of the next campaign and the selection of varieties that have shown... read more

Business Scout for Development Christina Pfandl spoke at the event on "New Sourcing Markets" about Namibia, a potentially overlooked sourcing market in southern Africa, as she mentioned at the start of her presentation. "Namibia is vast and sparsely populated - nearly half of the read more

The consumption of ginger in Europe has significantly increased in recent years, prompting a Sicilian company based between Ragusa and Mazzarrone that specializes in international ginger trade to launch its own project in 2013. Cascone Srl, led by Giovanni Cascone, imports ginger from... read more

Niemniej jednak, brak danych statystycznych i panelowych dla segmentu ziół aromatycznych, Jean Philippe, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży w firmie Méchinaud, dzieli się swoją analizą sytuacji na rynku ziół aromatycznych. Na ogół rynek ten rośnie" W ostatnich latach rynek ziół przyciąga coraz więcej. read more

Enza Zaden tackles business challenges with their portfolios of melon, watermelon, and pumpkin. Last week, the company held their annual Melon and Pumpkin House Fair, showcasing their latest portfolios in melon, watermelon, and pumpkin. The company not only develops different varieties read more

Assistance for farmers who have adopted the Igp standard and certification and intend to promote the production of high-quality Igp pears in Italy and abroad. This is the goal for which the Regional Council has approved a new call for proposals with a funding of 600 thousand euros. read more

In April, Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables reached 1.5 million tons, showing a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2023. In terms of value, the increase was even more significant (+16%), totaling a combined 1.8 billion euros. These are the data... read more

In the fertile region of Almeria, specifically in El Ejido, Manier Seeds recently organized an event focused on combating Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). During the event, they presented trials featuring a range of robust tomato varieties, attracting a diverse audience that included technical experts from Manier. read more

Tuta Absoluta is causing widespread damage to tomato plantations in Morocco. "Not a single grower has been unaffected, and everyone is trying to find a solution to the problem," reports Oussama Machi, a vegetable grower based in Agadir. Moroccan tomato growers have been dealing with Tuta Absoluta since 2008. read more

The Suva City Council has shown its dedication to promoting the growth of floriculture by providing ongoing support to florists in the Central Division. This is demonstrated by the recent expansion of the flower section at the Suva Municipal Market, which serves over 40 florists. read more

Mabo Tree Nursery is a tree nursery based in Randwijk, the Netherlands. Founded in 1984, the company covers over 17 hectares of field-grown trees and an additional 2 hectares of container fields. In 2016, Niels Mauritz, co-owner and the successor to his father, assumed leadership of the company. read more

"The vegetable cultivation in the areas of Northern Italy in general, and in Piedmont in particular, is significantly delayed compared to previous years. In fact, the volumes of peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, and zucchinis are noticeably lower and often fail to meet the demand." read more

ALDI has intensified its expansion in Spain in the last two years with nearly 90 new establishments, increasing its number of stores by 24% since 2022. These openings have involved the

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This year, fruit growers in Kazakhstan have had a plentiful harvest and are now calling on the government to temporarily prohibit the import of apples from August to December. They claim that domestic apples are unable to compete with the large quantity of imported apples that saturate the market. According to Bolatbek Aliyev, read more

According to the press release from the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, frozen berries, fruits, and vegetables valued at over 1 million euros were sent to the Russian Federation. It was mentioned that certain documents were aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries, including... read more

From July 1 to 5, BASF|Nunhems organized a new edition of its Melon & Watermelon Business Event by Experts at its R&D center in La Palma, in Cartagena, Spain. Once again, under the slogan 'What's Next', the seed company brought together growers, marketers, and distributors from all continents to showcase. read more

W 2023 roku Maroko stało się piątym największym dostawcą świeżych borówek do krajów Azji Południowo-Wschodniej, zwiększając swoje wolumeny eksportowe o 3,3 razy od 2019 roku, według danych EastFruit. Obecne tempo eksportu z Maroka wskazuje na dalszy rozwój na tym rynku. W 2023 roku Maroko dostarczyło... read more

In Germany, the current negotiations on collective agreements between terminal operators and labor unions have escalated into strike actions at major ports, including Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Ver.di, a trade union based in Berlin, has begun warning strikes at several terminals in anticipation of... read more