Europe

The Spanish industry association FEPEX criticizes that the two rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union from October 4, 2024 have been ignored. The association rejects the new agreement between the EU and Morocco, as it believes it will lead to a significant increase in fruit and vegetable exports. read more

Although seven out of ten Dutch people associate healthy eating primarily with consuming lots of fruits and vegetables, only 17% know the recommended daily amount of vegetables (250g). Especially young people (18-35 years) report that their eating habits have changed in the past year. read more

Chiquita is getting ready to introduce Italian-grown bananas to the market for the first time next year. The multinational company has planted 20,000 banana trees at its pilot farm in Sicily, and plans to start marketing the fruit by mid-2026. read more

Siropack has sealed another significant business agreement, this time in the Balkans. The Cesenatico-based company, known for producing machinery and software for packaging in the food and pharmaceutical industries, has just announced the awarding of a multi-year exclusive license for their patented technology. read more

In the garden of the Turkish Embassy in The Hague, tulip bulbs were planted last Friday as a symbol of the flourishing partnership between the Netherlands and Turkey. The ceremonial event was attended by Mark-Jan Terwindt of Royal Anthos, Arjan Smit of TPN, representatives from Keukenhof, and... read more

The end of October marks the beginning of the French Oscar green kiwi campaign. This year shows promise, with volumes projected at 10,000 tons. "Primland is present in four production basins in France through partners in various regions: the Adour, Garonne, and Rhône valleys, as well as Corsica." read more

We have just completed an intensive week in the Netherlands. Together with Zbigniew Pisarek from Flevo-Plant and Rafał Popławski from Raff-Berry, we visited several leading nurseries specializing in the production of berry plants. It was extremely interesting. read more

At Fruit Attraction, Del Monte Italia and Spreafico have announced a strategic partnership: Spreafico will lead the commercial development of Del Monte branded products in the Italian market, across all distribution channels in Central-North and Sardinia. A win-win agreement. read more

Moldovan plums are gaining recognition in Europe, now accounting for over 80% of the country's total plum exports. With a new trade agreement with the European Commission, Moldova can now export up to 76,000 tonnes of plums to the EU duty-free in 2025, which is four times more than before. read more

When the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2021, the change created new opportunities for South African citrus exports. The UK was able to set its own import rules, allowing lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits to enter without a plant health certificate or inspection. This made the read more

W sobotę, 4 października, zmarł Huib Smit, dyrektor Allround Vegetable Processing w Holandii i Indiach. Huib od pewnego czasu chorował. Miał 65 lat. Kliknij tutaj po nekrolog. Wspólnie z bratem Gerardem założył firmę Allround Vegetable Processing 30

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On Saturday, 4 October, Huib Smit, director of Allround Vegetable Processing in the Netherlands and India, passed away. Huib had been ill for some time. He was 65 years old. Click here for the obituary card. Together with his brother Gerard, he founded the company Allround Vegetable Processing 30 read more

Cpr System strengthens its presence in Spain and completes the renewal of its reusable crates for fruits and vegetables, confirming a growth trend for the sector both in Italy and on the Iberian Peninsula. Present on the Spanish market for five years with Cpr Iberia, read more

Egipt znacząco zwiększył swoją obecność na hiszpańskim rynku batatów, niemalże czterokrotnie zwiększając swoje eksport w sezonie marketingowym 2024/25, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. Egipscy eksporterzy wysłali 18,6 tysiąca ton batatów do Hiszpanii między lipcem 2024 a czerwcem 2025, o wartości... read more

Thirteen dried fruit processors from Tajikistan participated in the prestigious Anuga 2025 food industry exhibition in Cologne, Germany, joining nearly 8,000 exhibitors from around the world. They presented their latest products to approximately 150,000 visitors from October 4-8. read more

In the garden of the Turkish Embassy in The Hague, tulip bulbs were planted last Friday as a symbol of the flourishing partnership between the Netherlands and Turkey. The ceremonial event was attended by Mark-Jan Terwindt of Royal Anthos, Arjan Smit of TPN, representatives from Keukenhof, and. read more

The US Early Pride mandarin variety, marketed under the registered trademark Earlyna, made its debut at the Club de Variedades Protegidas stand at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, catching the attention of growers from various regions in Spain. This early. read more

It is described as a "bet" because after 40 years of history, Esasem - a medium-sized Italian seed company - is embarking on a new path: the opening of its first branch in Spain, Esasem Iberica. read more

Yesterday morning, the new logistics hub of PAC 2000A Conad was inaugurated in Montalto Uffugo, in the province of Cosenza. It is a state-of-the-art facility that redefines distribution standards in Southern Italy, designed to integrate the most advanced automation and efficiency solutions. read more

Moldova is rapidly developing its post-harvest infrastructure, aiming to strengthen its position on the European agricultural market. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, more than 1,000 post-harvest projects have been supported between 2022 and 2024 through the National [program]. read more

This week, Ukraine has observed a decrease in white cabbage prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers are attributing this trend to an oversupply in the market, with a significant portion of the available supply being mid-late varieties that are not suitable for long-term storage. read more