Tegoroczna susza latem spowodowała wzrost cen warzyw w Bułgarii, zwłaszcza papryki, różowych pomidorów i brokułów, których ceny znacząco wzrosły. Pomimo wyższych kosztów, wielu Bułgarów wciąż przygotowuje tradycyjne potrawy zimowe, takie jak kiszone ogórki i kapusta kiszona. Jednakże, popyt na warzywa do zimnych potraw has been steadily rising. read more

Belgium: Saint-Gilles welcomes the 38th Bio-Planet store
On Wednesday, October 23, Bio-Planet will open a new branch in Saint-Gilles, marking its 38th store in Belgium. This new supermarket, located in the heart of Brussels, offers a comprehensive selection of organic, pure, and 100% natural products. read more

A year ago, Bergeijk Logistics was established. It may be a new name, but for many individuals in the flower and fresh produce industry, it represents a familiar presence. Frans van Bergeijk, for example, has nearly 30 years of experience in logistics to and from Austria and is intimately familiar with every hairpin curve there. read more

A new stage in the structuring of the French pistachio sector was reached on October 15th, with the launch of the national collective brand "Pistaches de France" at the Med'Agri event in Avignon. Present at the event were André Pinatel, president of France Pistache, and Olivier Baussan, president of the. read more

Part of agricultural Italy is struggling with a drought. Many farmers are dealing with a water crisis that has worsened, especially in recent years, and not just during the summer months, leading to increasing damage to production. In the central and southern regions of Italy, the water shortage continues to be a problem. read more

Starting from October 21, 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor will impose temporary restrictions on importing cut flowers and buds into the Russian Federation, which are accompanied by Kazakh phytosanitary certificates primarily issued for products from countries deemed unfriendly. Kazakhstan will be re-exporting these products. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that apple prices in Ukraine have once again started to increase. Producers attribute the recent price surge in this sector to a decrease in the availability of winter apple varieties in the local market. Meanwhile, read more

Sown between May and July, the sugarloaf lettuce is harvested from September to November. In 2023, vegetable growers in Switzerland cultivated sugarloaf lettuce on 115 hectares, with 39 of them being in organic production. A total of 3,500 tons were harvested, while 1,650 tons were imported. Sugarloaf lettuce was... read more

The Dutch organic supplier Eosta has announced that it is collaborating with two experienced partners on a new organic ginger project in central Europe. This project, now in its second year, aims to assess the viability of cultivating ginger in Bosnia and Herzegovina. read more

Nova Siri Genetics is continuing to strengthen its international presence by entering new regions for berry production. The Italian company specializing in berry breeding has reported significant success with its early strawberry varieties in Spain, Italy, and North Africa, and is now looking to expand into other regions. read more

The situation in the past weeks remains unchanged, it is said. Onions, especially smaller sizes, are abundant, and the quality of the goods varies greatly. In addition to the ongoing domestic sales, exports can also be processed. The price level remains the same as last week. read more

Rosja wprowadziła tymczasowe ograniczenia na import różnych owoców i warzyw z Kazachstanu, argumentując to troską o bezpieczeństwo żywności. read more

All national branches, logistics centers, and administrative locations of Aldi Süd in Germany already meet the high environmental standards set by the EU's EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme). In order to ensure compliance with these environmental standards, Aldi Süd has set goals for itself. read more

In week 43, a large Dutch delegation consisting of businesses, educational institutions, and government representatives will travel to Riyadh to participate in events at the Saudi Agricultural Exhibition from October 21 to 24. The focus of these events will be on the. read more

Out of the 25,300 tonnes, approximately 21,500 tonnes are chemical-synthetic plant protection products and 3,800 tonnes are plant protection products approved for use in organic farming. "The use of plant protection products in agriculture has decreased significantly in Germany over the past 15 years on average." read more

With changing weather, most regions experience a slight decrease in demand for strawberries, which are primarily consumed during the summer season. In the Netherlands, there is an ample supply of strawberries available in the market to meet customer needs, with a good balance between supply and demand. Belgians still have access to a decent amount of strawberries. read more

A hydroponic cherry grower in Hungary partnered with Gremon Systems to address the issue of fruit cracking. By utilizing dendrometers to monitor stem diameter, the grower was able to better manage osmotic pressure and ultimately reduce the occurrence of cracking in cherries. read more

Ukraine's apple market is experiencing a unique situation this year, with prices reaching record highs as farmers struggle with significant harvest challenges. Mikhail Telechetsky, an orchard owner in Chernivtsi, reports that despite a relatively good yield, labor shortages are a major issue. read more

Country Crest and Tesco Ireland have strengthened their future partnership by signing a multi-year contract extension for the supply of potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes to all Tesco stores nationwide and for online shopping. The contract, valued at nearly €100 million, cements the strong… read more

Marie Nygren is stepping down from her position as CEO of Coop Sweden. Nygren announced that she will be leaving her role in November. She first joined the group in 2019 as CEO of Kooperativa förbundet, KF and chairman of CSAB, before taking on the role of CEO of Coop Sverige AB. read more