Morocco remains the top supplier of fruits and vegetables, and from January to July 2024, imports totaled 698 million euros, 24% of the total, maintaining the growth of recent years. Specifically, during the period analyzed, imports were 10% higher than

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The fig harvest in Greece is progressing at a significantly slow pace during the second week of October. The extreme heat of the last summer caused significant damage to the orchards' yield all over the country. Mr. Antreas Litras, owner of the fig production and packing company Litras Fresh, is concerned about the impact on the harvest this year. read more

Aby poinformować konsumentów, że nowy zbiór dotarł do Niemiec, Migo® przeprowadził próbki uliczne i kampanię zewnętrzną w kilku dużych miastach. Roadshow rozpoczął się w Düsseldorfie 4 października. Wzdłuż Renu i w starej części miasta, zespół Migo rozdawał około read more

The EU calculated orange prices were €73.18 per 100 kg in September 2024, showing a decrease of 9.24% from the previous month. In Greece, the prices were €71.04 per 100 kg, which is 2.67% lower than the 5-year average. In Portugal, oranges were priced at €82.24 per 100 kg, reflecting an increase of 21.75% compared to the previous month. read more

This is the second year that Florette launches the Ambassador Program to provide support to fruit vendors throughout Spain. This program offers assistance through provided merchandising and educational materials.

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The flood disaster that occurred a few weeks ago has caused significant damage in many areas of Lower Austria. This situation has been worsened by the current inflation and a decrease in consumer confidence in specific retail sectors. However, despite these challenges, vegetable producer and wholesaler Heinrich Penz from Melk is optimistic about the future. read more

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Nigina Anvari has reported that Tajikistan has experienced a 30% increase in its agricultural exports to Russia over the past nine months. In contrast, imports from Russia to Tajikistan have surged by 38% during the same period compared to 2023. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina z powodzeniem przywróciła import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci z rzędu sezon wobec pełnoskalowej agresji Rosji, zgodnie z informacjami portalu EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając... read more

"Good hygiene is of great importance to us, especially in the propagation and cultivation departments," says Niels de Ree, Team Leader Propagation at Van Son En Koot. In Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands, they grow a wide range of ornamental shrubs, 40% to 50% of which are Japanese maples, also known. read more

The Dare to Bloom floral competition made its debut in Ecuador at Naranjo Roses in Cumbayá, featuring five Ecuadorian florists working with the preserved roses of Lulu. Originally launched in 2021 in the United States, Belgium as part of the Fleuramour Festival, and Estonia at the National Exhibition. read more

According to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association, retail prices for fresh fruit and vegetables continue to be a significant issue for consumers, with an average retail profit margin of 165 percent being reported on the price paid to producers for 15 items in the government’s e-Kofini price observatory. read more

The roadshow started in Dusseldorf on October 4th. The Migo® team distributed around 1,600 pears and flyers along the Rhine riverbank and in the old town to raise awareness about the new harvest. Equipped with a striking wagon, the team walked through the streets promoting the benefits of the. read more

The industry organization Bionext estimates the revenue for 2023 at around 1.4 billion euros, referring to surveys by CPS GFK. This represents an increase of about 500 million euros or 52% compared to 2019. This means that the organic market grew more than twice as fast as the market for conventional food. read more

A reduction in value-added tax on fruits and vegetables will motivate customers to change their shopping habits towards healthier options. This is one of the conclusions of the report by the Ministry of Finance, which examined the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the value-added tax on fruits and vegetables. read more

Lidl Denmark has announced its support for reducing or eliminating value-added tax on sales of fresh fruit and vegetables, following a recent trial that reportedly led to a significant increase in sales. read more

The company has increased its workforce by 50% and has produced 63,000 tons of citrus, 23,000 of which are organic. Sales in France (+24%), Germany (+142%), the Netherlands (+70%), and Spain (+37%) have also increased exponentially. Limonar de Santomera continues to grow and is the leading citrus producer. read more

With the arrival of autumn and following abundant rains, the long-awaited mushroom season has begun in Ukraine. While mushrooms can be found throughout the country, they are most commonly harvested in the forested regions of northern and western Ukraine. Prices for cultivated mushrooms in markets and stores may vary. read more

Ireland: Back-to-school boosts grocery sales as shoppers stock up on family favourites. Kantar reported: "As households settled into their autumn and back-to-school routines of preparing school lunches and dinners, Irish households spent an additional €2.6 million on fresh vegetables and €1.9 million on." read more

The Almeria-based company UNICA Group achieves a new milestone in its trajectory with the Food Internationalization Award from Food from Spain. Enrique de los Ríos, CEO of UNICA, was responsible for collecting this award at an event held at the Teatro Real in Madrid. read more

Among the protagonists of C'è+Gusto, the event dedicated to the food world and the excellences of Made in Italy that took place on October 12 and 13 in Bologna, Orogel, the specialist in fresh frozen vegetables, could not be missing. At the center of the two-day event focused on great ingredients... read more