The +Broccoli association, a reference in promoting broccoli consumption, has launched the XX national broccoli promotion campaign, with the traditional cutting of the first broccoli of the season, marking the official start of the campaign in Spain. read more

The true season of easy peelers starts in January. It may seem paradoxical, but it is the effect of varietal innovation. Leading the revolution is Op Armonia, based in Battipaglia (Sa), which brings together 80 farmers located in Central-Southern Italy, totaling 1500 hectares. read more

On Friday and Saturday, Burg Machinefabriek celebrated its 70th anniversary by providing an exclusive peek behind the scenes of its machine factory. The event was well-attended, with around 250 guests, mainly from the Netherlands and Belgium, present on Friday. read more

Belgian organic leek market is currently facing a slowdown. Pieter Vandooren, an organic grower, mentioned that supermarkets are still buying volumes, but day trading has completely stopped in the past few weeks. However, he expects a change in the situation soon. "We are currently in discussions with an" read more

The European Commission has formally submitted a corresponding application to the ECJ. The lawsuit alleges that Austria has violated the fundamental principle of free movement of goods, citing measures such as the sectoral driving ban, the night driving ban, the winter driving ban, and the. read more

This year, Zespri expects to sell more than 26 million trays or more than 93,000 tons of kiwifruit from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan. read more

The reform of the land consolidation law, made necessary by the abolition of the unit value at the end of this year, could have been the last agricultural law passed by the parliament in this legislative period, according to Agra Europe. read more

In Isère, France, the Pôle Agroalimentaire—an association established in 2018 by the Conseil Départemental and the Chamber of Agriculture—works tirelessly to promote regional agriculture by showcasing products derived from local agricultural and agri-food production. Through its efforts, the association aims to support and highlight the agricultural sector in the region. read more

Over a ton of frozen organic blackberries from Ukraine were seized by employees of the Inspectorate of Quality of Agricultural and Food Products. The fruits emitted an unpleasant odor that immediately caught their attention.

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The tomato season in Murcia has had a promising beginning, thanks to favorable weather conditions that have enhanced the quality of the fruit, as well as a smooth transition between the harvests in northern and southern Europe. Both Almeria and Murcia have made efforts to start their harvests earlier this year, as last season... read more

W Mołdawii eksport jabłek do Unii Europejskiej odnotował znaczący wzrost, osiągając kwotę 48 309 232 USD w pierwszych dziesięciu miesiącach tego roku, jak podał wicepremier i minister ds. rozwoju gospodarczego i digitalizacji Dumitru Alaiba. Ten rozwój oznacza podwojenie. read more

Valter Coelho, the general manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Valfresh, stated that this year's pumpkin production in Portugal has been very similar to last year in terms of both quantity and quality. He said, "Compared to last year, we have the same production volumes for our pumpkins. We've..." read more

Według analityków z EastFruit, owoce i warzywa znacząco przyczyniają się do galopującej inflacji w Rosji, z którą reżim Putina desperacko próbuje walczyć. Pomimo drakońskich środków fiskalnych i podniesienia stopy procentowej do rekordowego poziomu 21%, ze szczególnym naciskiem na to, żeby... read more

Po przeprowadzeniu testów w 15 sklepach Colruyt Prix-Qualité, lokalnej sieci supermarketów grupy Colruyt z 102 sklepami we Francji, oraz Too Good To Go, specjalisty ds. redukcji marnowania jedzenia, ogłosili rozszerzenie swojej współpracy poprzez wprowadzenie aplikacji we wszystkich 102 sklepach sieci. read more

The world's largest melon grower and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is planning to increase exports by a minimum of 10% to 15% this season. The focus, however, is on recovering lost volumes and sales from earlier in the year. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, stated that Spain finished the season with a shortfall in production. read more

At the BioFarm 2024 conference, John Hogan, an agronomist and horticultural consultant, reported that 70% of organic vegetables purchased in Ireland are imported. Hogan, who serves on the horticultural board of Bord Bia and has represented the vegetable sector in the DAFM Horticulture Action. read more

"The weather conditions have made it more difficult to maintain good quality apples," says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "The current Polish apple season is very challenging due to the lower apple harvest in Poland caused by spring frosts. read more

When you step into the New Export Company's box at the Rijnsburg auction in the Netherlands, you will come across mixed trolleys that are ready to be shipped to Germany, along with the warm smile of Jimmy de Mooij. Having worked at the Rijnsburg auction for 12 years, he eventually made the decision to start his own business, which he... read more

Full production for Italian clementines. Quantities of Navelina oranges are increasing, with the first arrivals of Tarocco oranges. All varieties of pears are available, with a good production from Emilia, without any issues related to pathogens or weather conditions. The cauliflower season is now in full swing. read more

The marketing campaign for Kissabel® apples, the range of innovative apples with colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red, is now in full swing. The IFORED program partners in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland have completed the harvest and are ready to bring them to market. read more