Italians love Italian fruit and vegetables, especially if they are organic, and tricolour food in general. This was revealed by a recent survey conducted by SEC Newgate Italia for CSO Italy, the main organization in the sector that represents around 60% of Italian fruit and vegetable producers. read more

The apple harvest ended last week in Kastoria, the main mountainous region for apple cultivation in Greece, with a record volume. According to Mr. Dimosthenis Moysides, president of the local apple company GEOK S.A., "This year's volume is higher than ever. The crop reached 50,000-60,000 tons. All the... read more

A giant squash weighing over 625 kilos is proudly displayed on the shelves of Metro France (Paris Bercy). "We aim to have giant squash in the store every autumn. We often have large squash weighing between 35 and 50 kg in stock, and this is the third squash we've purchased that weighs over 500 kg," read more

Z powodu niedawnych intensywnych opadów deszczu w południowo-wschodniej Hiszpanii, obecnie mamy do czynienia z nieuniknionymi zakłóceniami w naszych harmonogramach transportowych. Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe wpłynęły na bezpieczeństwo na drogach i tymczasowo ograniczyły dostępne trasy transportowe w regionie. Rozumiemy znaczenie read more

In France, an association has now set the goal of reintroducing the cultivation of pistachios in the country and establishing a corresponding brand. The union "France Pistache" and the association "Pistachios from Provence" have now come together as "Pistachios from France." read more

The Netherlands-based breeding specialist Rijk Zwaan experienced growth in net sales and net profit in 2023/24. read more

Looking ahead to November, the transition to protected cultivation is just around the corner. Due to numerous rainfalls, the supply quantities from France have been sparse. In mid-October (week 42), the wholesale prices for German Lollo Rossa lettuce remained stable. read more

This week, a brand new Pro Manager Mastercourse in Floriculture began. The program will focus on the Westland region this week, and next week the group will also visit the IFTF and Aalsmeer Trade Fair. Over two intensive weeks in the Netherlands, the selected participants will be fully immersed in the industry. read more

From January to August, Russia's imports of bananas from Ecuador have dropped to 776 thousand tons, marking the lowest level in 12 years, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of data from the Latin American nation. This represents a 20 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. read more

Spain expects to produce 1.27 million tons of tomatoes in 14,175 hectares this winter season, which began in October. This represents almost the same volume and surface area as in 2023, as reported by the tomato subgroup of the European Commission's Fruit Expert Group meeting. read more

In response to a parliamentary inquiry from Bernard Durkan, a Fine Gael TD from Kildare, Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, revealed that Ireland imported over €400 million worth of vegetables last year. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) regularly provides data on this topic. read more

W 2024 roku wzrosła znacznie eksport jesiennych owoców z Abchazji do Rosji - w tym mandarynek, feijoi i persymonów. Według agencji TASS, powołującej się na dane Komitetu Celnego republiki, dostawy mandarynek wzrosły o 12%, feijoi o 64%, a persymonów o 75%. read more

Green Ova is warning colleagues in the fresh produce sector not to do business with the following company: Green Import Sweden ABBaragatan 521228 MALMOSweden. "This customer has been refusing to pay invoices. Despite promising to make payments, they have not followed through. We want to caution others. read more

On Wednesday night, October 2, a group of 27 young people from Tuinbouw Jongeren Westland (TJW) departed for a study trip to Portugal led by Meghan Lagerwerf, Jim Schoenmaker, and Rick van Schie from the board. The first visit was to Citrina, a British family company that has been involved in the trip. read more

For many years, AGF-Online has been growing a range of products on German soil. In 2001, Kees van der Meij started small by loading his first two pallets of spring onions into a Sprinter van. Today, vehicles are unloading around the clock, with several scheduled departures from Germany. read more

Obecny wzrost eskalacji wojny na Bliskim Wschodzie spowodował tragiczny spadek lotów cargo do tego regionu. Według pana Doulisa Carafila, właściciela greckiej firmy usług lotniczych Air Business International (ABI), cztery z pięciu lotów cargo, które normalnie powinny być kierowane do tej części świata, zostały zawieszone. read more

Based on the preliminary and unaudited figures for the first nine months, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is revising its forecast for the current financial year. Despite global challenges such as economic weakness in Germany and the military conflict in the Middle East, the company is adjusting its outlook. read more

badanie.adden Universytet were able to modify the ginger plant to thrive in the Polish climate, providing a more sustainable and locally sourced option for consumers. This breakthrough has the potential to reduce reliance on imports and support the growth of ginger production within Poland. read more

It has been almost a year since Adomex participated in the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, with a full rebranding and the introduction of two new product lines. This year, they are adopting a different strategy by inviting both new and existing customers to visit and get a glimpse inside the company. Mark read more

From early next year, after 48 years, the greenhouses of Van Geel Group in Erica, The Netherlands, will no longer be filled with chrysanthemums but with Skimmias. Starting next year, Martijn van Geel will take over the breeding and production branch of Skimmia Kwekerij Bolwijn, in addition to the read more