What lies behind the goodness of one of the most beloved products by Italians? Experts from UNAPA - National Union of Potato Producers' Associations, promoter in Italy of the European Union campaign Potatoes Forever!, and all the Producer Organizations that are part of it are committed to this endeavor. read more

The Tanger Med port in Morocco is expected to exceed its nominal processing capacity of 9 million containers this year, according to the port's deputy managing director. Despite security concerns in the Red Sea, they have not had a major impact on the port's traffic growth. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) released two new reports highlighting the effects of the agricultural labor shortage on the fresh produce industry and the food security of the United States. The reports, carried out by Texas A&M University's Center for North American Studies and a prominent... read more

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Watermelon season is currently at its peak at Anecoop France, where they are showcasing one of their top products: the premium seedless watermelon variety called Bouquet Stars. This product is strategically positioned in the premium market segment and is being distributed across Europe by the cooperative. read more

The climate does not favor some productions, such as melons, leading to a decrease in prices, while watermelon is entering the market in full swing. New varieties of apricots are entering the market, such as Errani, Flopria, and Orange Ruby. The high prices of cherries are pushing consumers to... read more

The sweet cherry harvesting process in the conflict zones of southern Ukraine is extremely challenging, requiring both physical effort and psychological resilience. Vitaliy Krupa, the chief agronomist of the agricultural company "Enogray" in the Kherson region, shares the details. read more

Continuing with the initiative to make Bhaderwah the "Valley of flowers," scientists from CSIR-IIIM led by Dr. Iqra Farooq, under the Union government's Floriculture Mission, visited marigold fields. They distributed seeds among farmers and successfully introduced high-yielding cut flowers. read more

"Francesco Paolo Gallo, CEO of Comercial Gallo S.r.l. and president of Club Linbo, reports that unfortunately, the anticipated boost that producers have been hoping for in the medium citrus fruit varieties sector has not materialized," as he assesses the current state of the industry. read more

"Demand is increasing both in Italy and abroad, also due to the attraction of new seedless grape varieties to the younger generations. It is well known that the market values seedlessness as a strength, not only for the taste and sweetness of the fruit, but also because seedless grapes are easier to consume. Sicily." read more

Wzrost przychodów z kenijskich eksportu świeżych owoców, warzyw, orzechów i kwiatów ciętych wzrósł o 15,2 procent od stycznia do kwietnia, pomimo umocnienia kenijskiego szylinga. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany większym wolumenom eksportowym, gdy Kenia dąży do uzyskania bezcłowego dostępu do Unii Europejskiej (UE) i read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy Pakistan doświadczył znacznego wzrostu eksportu cebuli, co jest wynikiem zakazu eksportu wprowadzonego przez Indie. Indie, czołowy globalny eksporter cebuli, wstrzymały eksport cebuli z powodu zmniejszenia produkcji wewnętrznej, tworząc pustkę na rynku międzynarodowym, która została wypełniona przez Pakistan. read more

The winner of the Green Retail Award for the Best Novelty is Astilbe simplicifolia 'Pretty in Pink' submitted by Compass plants B.V. together with Hans van der Meer Potplanten, both from Nieuwe Wetering (the Netherlands). The award was presented on the first day of GROEN-Direkt's Summer Days. read more

Zespri is working closely with its growers to expand kiwifruit production in the Northern Hemisphere in order to meet the increasing demand for year-round fruit supply. The company is partnering with growers in Italy, France, Greece, Japan, and Korea to enhance the production of New Zealand kiwifruit. read more

The CIV - Italian Nurserymen Consortium has recently signed an Exclusive Master Licensing Contract with Culdevco (Pty) Limited for the experimentation and commercial development of the CapeRose/Cheeky® pear variety in the European, Turkish, and Israeli territories. The variety has been created and... read more

If you happen to take a walk among the cherry trees in Vignola and ask for feedback on the season from the producers, you may come across a thousand contrasting opinions. Some are enthusiastic while others claim another disastrous season like those of last year, so drawing conclusions may be challenging. read more

Protests in the agricultural sector in Spain earlier this year, particularly in Almeria, brought attention to the increasing tension with Morocco. Morocco was accused of engaging in unfair competition by having better conditions to sell their products compared to local producers. However, according to Plataforma Tierra de Cajamar, imports from Morocco are still on the rise. read more

Wpływy z eksportu świeżych owoców, warzyw, orzechów i ciętych kwiatów z Kenii wzrosły o 15,2 procent od stycznia do kwietnia, pomimo umocnienia kenijskiego szylinga. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany większym wolumenom eksportowym, gdy Kenia dąży do uzyskania bezcłowego dostępu do Unii Europejskiej (UE) i  read more

In May, the fruit and vegetable department of the Grocery Retailers is experiencing growth both in terms of consumption and spending, contributing to a positive trend since the beginning of the year. There are no inflationary effects, except in fruits, while vegetables are experiencing clear deflation. After a period of difficulty, it is making a comeback. read more

Denmark: Coop Appoints Thor Skov Jørgensen as New CEO
Coop Denmark has announced the appointment of Thor Skov Jørgensen as its new chief executive officer, effective from 19th June. Jørgensen will succeed Kræn Østergaard Nielsen, who decided to step down from the role as soon as the agreement was in place. read more