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Israel: Exporters report signs of potential boycott as conflict in Gaza Strip continues
2025-08-04 13:00
Israeli farmers and food exporters are reporting, according to the Israeli news site Ynet, that they are observing an increasing boycott of Israeli agricultural products across Europe, including in the close ally Germany, during Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.
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Spain has experienced a significant increase in the export of custard apples to Europe.
2025-08-04 10:00
Las exportaciones de chirimoya española aumentaron un 42 por ciento en 2024/25 según cifras publicadas por el Centro de Asistencia Técnica e Inspección del Comercio Exterior (Soivre).
Spanish custard apple exports grew 42 per cent in 2024/25 according to figures released by the Centre For Technical Assistance and Inspection of Foreign Trade (Soivre). read more
Spanish custard apple exports grew 42 per cent in 2024/25 according to figures released by the Centre For Technical Assistance and Inspection of Foreign Trade (Soivre). read more
Agroponiente strengthens its marketing team with Jordi Estrada, Director for Iberia and Italy.
2025-08-04 10:00
This sustainable progress is based on a clear strategy of professionalization, expansion, and consolidation in key markets, as well as on the integration of high-profile individuals who bring strategic visions, international experience, and leadership qualities.
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EPAL: Co-Presidents and Board re-elected
2025-08-04 09:00
Dirk Hoferer (EPAL Germany) and Jarek Maciążek (EPAL Poland) were unanimously re-elected. They will continue to serve as Co-Presidents, as they did in their first term. The other members of the EPAL International board were also re-elected. The term of office for all of them remains the same.
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Ukraine: Ceny borówek nadal spadają
2025-08-02 00:00
ZVG/CIOPORA: High-tech Agenda of the Federal Government - Innovation-friendly legal framework crucial.
2025-08-01 13:00
"The German government acknowledges the central role of modern breeding technologies with the new High-Tech Agenda. This is a long overdue, but correct step," said Andreas Kientzler, Chairman of CIOPORA Germany. "Especially in horticulture, modern breeding techniques such as"
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Lower Austria: Winter onion harvest decreasing - quiet progress continues with carrots
2025-08-01 12:00
Accordingly, this year the winter onion is available in particularly good quality. However, the supply is already limited, as more and more farmers are processing their last batches. Sales are focusing on the quiet domestic market. With the first saleable.
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Obeikan has closed its packaging plant in Valencia.
2025-08-01 10:00
Saudi packaging group Obeikan is closing down its corrugated packaging plant, Obeikan MDF, located in Sagunto, near Valencia, Spain.
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Netherlands: Intelligent tracker to detect Phytophthora
2025-08-01 10:00
"In my opinion, all sprays against Phytophthora until early July were unnecessary this season," says Geert Kessel, a researcher in plant health at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), cautiously. "But it's better to support this statement with data."
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Carrot prices in Ukraine are still dropping.
2025-08-01 00:00
Israel: Exporters report signs of potential boycott as conflict in Gaza Strip continues
2025-08-04 13:00
Israeli farmers and food exporters are reporting, according to the Israeli news site Ynet, that they are observing an increasing boycott of Israeli agricultural products across Europe, including in the close ally Germany, during Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.
read more
Spain has experienced a significant increase in the export of custard apples to Europe.
2025-08-04 10:00
Las exportaciones de chirimoya española aumentaron un 42 por ciento en 2024/25 según cifras publicadas por el Centro de Asistencia Técnica e Inspección del Comercio Exterior (Soivre).
Spanish custard apple exports grew 42 per cent in 2024/25 according to figures released by the Centre For Technical Assistance and Inspection of Foreign Trade (Soivre). read more
Spanish custard apple exports grew 42 per cent in 2024/25 according to figures released by the Centre For Technical Assistance and Inspection of Foreign Trade (Soivre). read more
Agroponiente strengthens its marketing team with Jordi Estrada, Director for Iberia and Italy.
2025-08-04 10:00
This sustainable progress is based on a clear strategy of professionalization, expansion, and consolidation in key markets, as well as on the integration of high-profile individuals who bring strategic visions, international experience, and leadership qualities.
read more
EPAL: Co-Presidents and Board re-elected
2025-08-04 09:00
Dirk Hoferer (EPAL Germany) and Jarek Maciążek (EPAL Poland) were unanimously re-elected. They will continue to serve as Co-Presidents, as they did in their first term. The other members of the EPAL International board were also re-elected. The term of office for all of them remains the same.
read more
Ukraine: Ceny borówek nadal spadają
2025-08-02 00:00
ZVG/CIOPORA: High-tech Agenda of the Federal Government - Innovation-friendly legal framework crucial.
2025-08-01 13:00
"The German government acknowledges the central role of modern breeding technologies with the new High-Tech Agenda. This is a long overdue, but correct step," said Andreas Kientzler, Chairman of CIOPORA Germany. "Especially in horticulture, modern breeding techniques such as"
read more
Lower Austria: Winter onion harvest decreasing - quiet progress continues with carrots
2025-08-01 12:00
Accordingly, this year the winter onion is available in particularly good quality. However, the supply is already limited, as more and more farmers are processing their last batches. Sales are focusing on the quiet domestic market. With the first saleable.
read more
Obeikan has closed its packaging plant in Valencia.
2025-08-01 10:00
Saudi packaging group Obeikan is closing down its corrugated packaging plant, Obeikan MDF, located in Sagunto, near Valencia, Spain.
read more
Netherlands: Intelligent tracker to detect Phytophthora
2025-08-01 10:00
"In my opinion, all sprays against Phytophthora until early July were unnecessary this season," says Geert Kessel, a researcher in plant health at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), cautiously. "But it's better to support this statement with data."
read more
Carrot prices in Ukraine are still dropping.
2025-08-01 00:00
The melon at the Gdo counter: assortments are in ferment, but identity needs to be strengthened.
2025-08-01 00:00
To understand the evolution of the melon sector, it is crucial to observe the points of sale of the large-scale retail trade, where the relationship between the supply chain and the consumer is concretized. A survey conducted in 13 supermarkets and discount stores in Northern Italy (all over 1,500 square meters) highlighted an...
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From Romagna to the World with new varieties that combine taste, yield, and sustainability.
2025-08-01 00:00
Three days of discussions, field tests, and technical insights involving over 120 professionals from the horticultural sector, coming from Italy and more than 35 countries: Cora Seeds' Open Days, held at the experimental station in Cesena, have once again proven to be a key event.
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Biedronka has become the first retailer in Poland to sell table grapes that were grown in the country.
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France: Carrefour continues realignment - Italy business to be sold
2025-07-31 12:00
Cucumbers are a reliable and popular choice in Europe.
2025-07-31 11:00
Within this category, snacking cucumbers are gaining importance. In both the Netherlands and Germany, nearly 20% of total consumer spending on cucumbers is now attributed to snack varieties. Snack cucumbers are particularly popular among families with children: Half of them prefer this option.
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Switzerland: So far, 3,402 tons of apricots have been harvested.
2025-07-31 11:00
Accordingly, the harvest of late varieties will begin next week (week 32). In the sloping areas of the Baar and Salins regions, full harvesting will begin with varieties such as Bergarouge and Bergeron. This week, 750 tons of apricots were forecasted.
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Jeroen Eijsink becomes CEO of HHLA.
2025-07-31 08:00
The native Dutchman began his career at Siemens in the former digitalization division and took on various management roles at Deutsche Post DHL from 2003 onwards, including CEO DHL Freight Germany and CEO DHL Freight Benelux & UK. In 2015, he moved to C.H.
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The Annatura grills are flying off the shelves in the retail sector.
2025-07-31 00:00
Annaturasi stands out in the premium vegetable market in Italy and abroad. Sales results confirm a solid and continuous growth, a result of a strategy based on the excellent quality of products and a strong perception of naturalness. An evident example is the
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Avocado-salmone: the new healthy duo by Spreafico and Foodlab
2025-07-31 00:00
Spreafico Francesco & Brothers, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for 70 years, and FOODLAB, a company specializing in the import, processing, and smoking of salmon from the North Sea, are pleased to announce a new collaboration that focuses on wellness and quality.
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Spain: Successful season for Pomelo de España®
2025-07-30 10:00
The total production of this season amounted to 102,000 tons, marking the first time that Spain has exceeded the 100,000-ton mark. Over 72,000 tons were exported, setting a new record. Pomelo de España® are now consumed in over 40 countries, with 80% ...
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