The Philippines may regain its previously dominant share of South Korea's banana market if a free trade agreement between the two countries, as anticipated, is ratified soon. read more

The Egyptian Exporters Association (EEA) is planning to showcase the variety of fresh produce from Egypt and the strategic location of the country as a sourcing partner at the upcoming Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid next month. read more

The reason for the controls announced by the German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is an increased terrorist threat. Since mid-October 2023, there have been tightened controls at the Polish border. According to the Ministry of the Interior, 30,000 people have already been stopped. read more

After reaching a peak in the cultivation area in 2021, the cultivation area for these four greenhouse vegetable types has decreased in recent years. This information comes from the publication "Nederland in cijfers". The majority (over 43%) was used for growing tomatoes. read more

Around 43% of the weight carrots are purchased by this age group. They also bought more weight carrots on average than fresh vegetables overall. But younger consumer segments are also enthusiastic about the product carrot. So, household-leading individuals between 30... read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 35 was €135 per 100 kg, showing a 5% increase. In France, the price was €214 per 100 kg, which is 20% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can click here to access the full data sheet. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The date of Tuesday, September 10th was duly marked in the agenda of the Moldovan stone fruit sector. In the presence of partners, investors, and fellow growers and exporters, a Unitec optical sorting line and Sormac packaging line were inaugurated at PDG Fruct, a grower, packer, and exporter of stone fruit. read more

Early potatoes from Egypt, carrots from southern Italy, or French leafy vegetables: for the forwarding company Frama GmbH, based in Eichenau, Bavaria, transporting seasonal fruit and vegetable products has been part of their everyday practice for twelve years now. However, in many respects, fruits. read more

Slovenia: SPAR reports 13.6% revenue growth in FY 2023

SPAR Slovenia has announced strong financial results for the fiscal year 2023, with a gross turnover of €1.2 billion, representing a 13.6% year-over-year increase. The pre-tax profit reached €21.6 million, and the operating profit margin was... read more

"Luis Angulo from Syngenta says, 'Today's growers need to achieve the highest production and the best quality to defend themselves in a highly competitive market, trying to ensure greater profitability.' That's why last month, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds hosted a Cucurbit Master Summit with almost 200 attendees." read more

At the upcoming Potato Europe event in Villers-Saint-Christophe, Aisne, France, the machine-learning tool HarvestEye will be introduced to the French market on 11 and 12 September. This technology, which offers actionable insights for the root crop sector, including potatoes and onions, will be showcased. read more

Farmers cultivating golden bananas, known as kluay hom thong, in Thailand have reported a significant increase in business, driven by growing demand and a steady rise in prices. Somchai Nunual, who heads a group dedicated to the cultivation and protection of these bananas in the Bang Kaew district of Phatthalung province, is one of those experiencing this positive trend. read more

The Greek weather has been a blessing for the tourism sector, but the same isn't always true when it comes to the cultivation of grapes, says George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company: "I remember a very successful old advertisement for Greek tourism which was saying: 'Greece: read more

At the Intermarché store in Gerpinnes, Belgium, a display showcasing seasonal fruits like melons and grapes is placed right at the entrance of the store. Such practices are a regular part of the store's daily routine. "Our team strives to create an eye-catching display at least once a week," said a store representative. read more

The Department of Agriculture Leh took a step towards advancing local farming practices by organizing a one-day Farmer Exposure Tour for farmers from the Durbuk and Nyoma blocks. The event, held on September 6, was inaugurated by Chief Agriculture Officer Thinles Dawa and aimed to introduce the farmers to new and innovative farming techniques. read more

Asian currencies experienced a downturn, with the Philippine peso falling by 0.5% against the stable US dollar. The anticipation of the release of US inflation data on Wednesday has created a cautious atmosphere among investors in Asia. The Philippine peso, as well as the South Korean won and... read more

The dessert raspberry market in Poland has been developing very rapidly in recent years. Across the country, new tunnels are being built to produce fruits of a quality that was once difficult to achieve. Yields per unit area have also increased. Today, read more

After the traditional early start to the new potato season in the southwest of the Netherlands, larger volumes are now slowly being harvested in the north. "Although there is still a lot of work to be done, yields in our region appear to be better than in the southwest, although it must be said." read more

The agri-food company Bollo Natural Fruit has participated in the latest edition of Asia Fruit Logistica, held in Hong Kong between September 4 and 6. An appointment

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W odpowiedzi na zniszczenia spowodowane przez tajfun Yagi na północy Wietnamu, które skutkowały zniszczeniem znacznej części produkcji rolnej, supermarkety w regionie zwiększyły swoje zakupy warzyw i owoców z centralnej i południowej części kraju. read more