"The product is not in short supply and the quality is very encouraging, given the full range of calibers. Although we have to wait for the final results, we are optimistic at the moment," says Giancarlo Elmi, owner of Mitica (in Rioveggio, Bologna), who is in the middle of the campaign season. read more

At this year's Taspo Awards on October 25, 2024, in Berlin, companies from the green sector were honored in 17 categories. Among the winners was Europlant Canders from Straelen, who won first place in the "Best Analog Marketing Activity" category with its "Heidefestival 2023 - Heidestars live on" event. read more

The European almond is a phenomenon in Spain and beyond. 2023 was a key year for almond consumption in Spain, which grew by 32.6% over the previous year (from 11.1 million kg to 14.7 million), according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. A large part of this increase. read more

Inside a fruit and vegetable warehouse, such as the one operated by the Axfood Group in Landskrona, Sweden since 2022, you would typically see a large space filled with crates and boxes of fresh produce. The warehouse is likely equipped with temperature-controlled storage areas to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh. Workers would be busy sorting, packing, and preparing the goods for distribution to stores and customers. The atmosphere would be bustling with activity as trucks come and go, delivering fresh produce from nearby regions and around the world. read more

Storms with heavy rainfall, strong gusts of wind, and hail have been reported in various parts of eastern Spain, causing significant damage to agriculture in the Valencian Community. According to AVA-ASAJA, the Valencian Agricultural Producers' Association, the heavy rains are flooding fields and uprooting crops. read more

One grower has stepped forward in Zevenhuizen, the Netherlands, in response to a call from grid operator Liander for flexible power. As a result, thirteen farms will receive power. In Boskoop, no additional space for connecting farms has been identified so far. Another company has also reported interest there, but their participation is still pending. read more

Burze i ulewy, które nawiedziły wschodnią i południową Hiszpanię we wtorek, spowodowały śmierć ponad 50 osób i zalanie części regionu. read more

Burza i ulewny deszcz, które nawiedziły wschodnią i południową Hiszpanię we wtorek, spowodowały śmierć ponad 50 osób i podtopiły części regionu. read more

In this context, ZVG President Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf pointed out the importance of energy costs for protected horticulture in Germany. "The previous approach of the federal government to make energy prices internationally competitive is aimed at an industrial electricity price." read more

Heavy rainfall this week on Sardinia has caused flooding, especially in the central and southern parts of the island: According to Terra e Vita, leafy greens such as lettuce and potatoes have been affected by the water masses, as well as the typical Sardinian artichokes. read more

The sale of Italian clementines has started. The new campaign for Italian blond oranges with the Navelina variety from the Southern regions of Italy has also been launched. The new campaign for Primo Fiore lemons has also begun. The first shipments of Tardivo and Variegated radicchio have arrived, with more expected soon. read more

Australia: SPAR celebrates the opening of SPAR Supermarket
SPAR Australia is celebrating the opening of a locally owned and operated SPAR Supermarket in the Newcastle suburb of Broadmeadow, offering everyday essentials with a unique Korean twist. With over 2,000 items available, SPAR Australia aims to provide a payless... read more

The consumption of fresh products and their origin are issues that concern an increasing number of consumers in Spain. According to the I Study on "Habits of Consumption and Healthy Eating in Spain" carried out by read more

The Sweet Lucano Fennel was born in 2019, "to enhance the Lucano production area - explains Francesca Appio, administrative and communication manager of Op Primo Sole - especially that of the Metapontino plain." Cultivation takes place from October to read more

Rose auctioneer Erik Wassenaar had a busy week. He was in Kenya and visited a total of 12 farms, all of which are rose growers and members of Royal FloraHolland. Back in the Netherlands, he enjoys the beautiful autumn colors outside. He also notices that autumn has officially begun on the calendar. read more

From November 6-8, 2024, the Potato Variety Days will take place in the Netherlands. This event will feature international trading and breeding companies showcasing their new and existing potato varieties to clients. PotatoWorld is a closely involved partner of the Potato Variety Days. read more

W Ukrainie ceny ogórków z szklarni szybko rosną, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Operatorzy rynkowi twierdzą, że wzrost cen w tym segmencie jest wspierany niedoborem tych warzyw w kraju, ponieważ dostawy z lokalnych szklarni są dosyć ograniczone. read more

The table grape market is sailing smoothly, it seems not to be affected by the weather whims and demand is growing week by week. Francesco Gioffrè, sales director of New Som in the Verona market, tells IFN about the situation. "The table grape market is read more

Spanish producers are preparing for another strawberry season. The Fresón de Palos cooperative from Huelva will be the first in the world to start using the ResiYou platform by Bayer, which helps manage pesticide residues.

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Spanish farmers have revised downward the official estimates for the citrus campaign, with a production estimated at 5.84 million tons, penalized by high temperatures and the increase of pests such as the South African citrus thrips (Scirtothrips aurantii). According to the Ministry... read more