Mangoes harvested in La Axarquía, where more than 90% of this fruit is produced in Europe, are gaining ground in the domestic market and continue consolidating their position in continental destinations such as the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, and Portugal. The Mango de Málaga brand is also becoming more popular. read more

This month, NPI finished lining an excavated reservoir in Zeeland, the Netherlands. They used over 15,000 m² of ENPEX FPP to cover the bottom and walls. "From prefabrication in its factory to seamless installation on-site, this project highlights technical expertise, teamwork, and..." read more

Początek importu winogron do Hiszpanii w listopadzie był znacząco trudny. „Pierwsze przesyłki pochodzą z Peru i Brazylii, ale niestety napotkały różne trudności, które opóźniły ich przyjazd” - mówi hiszpańska firma Uvasdoce Fresh, mająca siedzibę w. read more

Rynku limonek w Europie wydaje się powracać po długim okresie zmienności jakości, twierdzi Audrik Victoria, pracownik portugalskiego importera i eksportera Natural Import: "W ciągu ostatnich kilku miesięcy jakość limonek sprowadzanych z Brazylii na rynek europejski nie jest stabilna". read more

Researchers from Wageningen Economic Research (WECR) have come to this conclusion in the new Short Chains Monitor, commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN). read more

ANPP, France's National Apple and Pear Association, has adjusted its projection for this year's apple harvest due to the effects of unfavorable weather conditions during the spring and harvest period, following the initial forecasts made at Prognosfruit in August. read more

Carton Pack, a company from Italy specializing in production of packaging for the food industry, has acquired Clifton Packaging Group Limited ('Clifton'), a manufacturer based in the UK that offers flexible food packaging solutions. Carton Pack is a part of A&M Capital Europe ('AMCE'), a private equity firm based in London. read more

Poland has expressed its opposition to the current version of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, joining France in resisting it. The main concern is that European farmers could face strong competition from South America. The EU-Mercosur agreement involves countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. read more

Fruit breeding company Bloom Fresh has won a legal case in Italy related to the unauthorized use of its proprietary fruit varieties. The court in Bari has instructed the grower who infringed on these varieties to remove all illegal plants at their own cost, even before the final judgment. Furthermore, in addition to this ruling, ... read more

After two years of research and trials conducted in Valsugana (Trento) and the Netherlands, the Sant'Orsola cooperative introduced the 'Trentino greenhouse' to its members on November 21, 2024. The presentation took place in the auditorium of the Village of Small Fruits in Pergine Valsugana, with… read more

In a large plant nursery near Thessaloniki in northern Greece, a Greek family is diligently working. They are preparing nearly 150,000 poinsettias for distribution before Christmas, primarily to foreign markets but also locally. Over the years, their poinsettia family business has expanded. read more

The kiwi is starting to take center stage in the Italian markets, but the dominant players are not the fruits grown in Italy. In fact, as Marco D'Emilio from Ortofrutta Palestini at the Pescara Market and Nino Recchia from the eponymous company operating in the fruit and vegetable market testify, read more

German jam producers are raising concerns: the fruit harvest in 2024 was a disaster. On average, the yields of apples, sour cherries, strawberries, and other soft fruits in Germany were one-third below expectations. Sour cherries were particularly affected, with a shortfall of up to 60%. The situation was similar in neighboring countries. read more

A few days ago, analysts at EastFruit reported that vegetable and fruit exporters are rejecting contracts to supply their products to Russia due to increasing currency risks. This is happening just as demand for these products is beginning to increase rapidly. read more

Michel Verheul, Senior at NIBIO, states, "At NIBIO, we no longer use natural gas for heating, so we do not benefit from waste carbon dioxide. With DAC technology, we capture carbon dioxide from the outside and inject it into the greenhouse. By using hydroelectric energy, we are able to operate as a zero-emission system." read more

Barcelona's Mercado Central de la Flor - Mercabarna-flor - celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 17. The event was attended by the president of Mercabarna and deputy mayor of Economy, Finance, Economic Promotion, and Tourism of the Barcelona City Council, Jordi Valls; the general director of... read more

Spanish horticultural imports in the first nine months of 2024 registered a high growth rate, specifically increasing by 16% in volume and 18% in value compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 1.5 million tons and 1.156 billion euros.

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At a time when French farmers are mobilizing against the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the meeting of the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee on November 18th was an opportunity to revisit the consequences of another free trade agreement. read more

Besides its established success in Huelva, RedSayra is also yielding good results in other countries such as Italy, Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt. The first fruits of this variety have already been observed in pots in these countries, and also in bare root, as is the case in Egypt. This is just the beginning. read more

Hazera has announced that its new high-tech R&D greenhouse, revealed last week in Made, the Netherlands, represents a "significant milestone" in the company's goal to become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. read more