Wzrost silnego popytu trwał na bułgarskim rynku orzechów w sezonie marketingowym (MY) 2023/24. Wzrost popytu krajowego był kierowany zarówno przez branżę detaliczną/usługi gastronomiczne, jak i handel cukierniczy. Jednakże lokalna produkcja orzechów nie nadąża za tym rosnącym popytem, a w read more

Greenfood is furthering its expansion strategy in Sweden by establishing a new partnership with Odlarlaget. This partnership aims to enhance the distribution of Agtira's cucumbers through Greenfood's network of partners, such as retail chains, individual stores, and restaurants. The agreement covers the majority of the market. read more

The Dutch company Farmhouse International has announced the acquisition of EFP International's operations. The acquired business will be integrated into Valstar, enhancing its sales activities in markets such as the Middle East, Ireland, Malta, and Cyprus. This expansion will further strengthen Farmhouse's presence in these regions. read more

The South African exporters of fresh produce who participated in the Fruit Logistica Berlin international exhibition in Germany from 5 – 7 February 2025 arrived in the country today with a bag full of over 200 quality trade leads. The South African National Pavilion that was set up by the read more

Compared to the average of the past six years, the total bush berry harvest in 2024 decreased by 10.5%. The last time a lower harvest than in 2024 was achieved was in 2020, with 35,800 tons. read more

Russia does not produce pears on an industrial scale like apples, as stated by Igor Mukhanin, President of the Russian Gardeners' Association. Currently, only small pear orchards exist in some southern regions, which are not enough to meet domestic demand. Mukhanin clarified that Russia's read more

The cultivation of strawberries under cover, like in glass greenhouses or plastic tunnels, is expanding in the Netherlands. This trend is not exclusive to the Netherlands, as covered strawberry cultivation is also gaining significance in neighboring countries. read more

Ledgnd has officially opened the doors of its new office in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The opening in Utrecht comes just ten months after the relocation of the headquarters from Capelle aan den IJssel to a larger location in Vlaardingen. This highlights the strong growth the company has experienced. read more

Sunsweet, the leading brand in the global and Italian prune market, distributed exclusively in Italy by Madi Ventura, is returning to television in 2025 with a high-impact campaign designed to further increase its visibility. The campaign will run from the 16th. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is about to start for OP Francescon. Among the protagonists of the season are pumpkins, melons, and Black Pearl watermelons. Let's discover in detail the program and the news of this year. read more

Vicasol, one of the main agri-food cooperatives in Spain, concludes its participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 with a very positive outcome. The cooperative has strengthened

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France is committed to supporting Morocco's continuous development in the maritime sector, as stated by the French ambassador to Rabat, Christophe Lecourtier. This partnership is a part of the overall cooperation between the two countries. Lecourtier emphasized Morocco's active role in representing. read more

Ukraine has blocked a shipment of fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after detecting a quarantine pest during inspection. The 10.37-ton batch, which entered Ukraine via Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv. During the phytosanitary inspection, authorities found traces of. read more

"100% of our activities are dedicated to breeding and seed production in France. We are committed to responsible, local, and environmentally conscious production," says Eric Beaude, CEO of Morel. "Creating a new hybrid is not an overnight project; it typically takes 10 to 15 years of dedicated effort." read more

Uprawianie malin w Polsce przeżywa okres wzrostu. Z odpowiednim zarządzaniem, ten trend może utrzymać się. Na Ukrainie roczna produkcja malin wynosi około 50 000 ton, nieco mniej niż w Polsce. Ukraiński rynek osiągnął swoją pojemność, co stanowi. read more

Niemcy nadal pozostają głównym odbiorcą sektora owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii, odpowiadając za 27,5% wolumenu eksportu i 29% jego wartości. Ogółem, do listopada 2024 roku (ostatniego miesiąca, za który dostępne są oficjalne dane), Hiszpania wyeksportowała 3,06 miliona ton owoców i warzyw. read more

Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

In 2024, the agri-food sector in Ukraine contributed $24.6 billion to the total exports of $41.6 billion, accounting for 59% of the total exports. This export activity supports national reserves and stabilizes the exchange rate of the hryvnia, which in turn affects inflation control. Despite facing challenges due to wartime conditions, Ukraine's... read more

Nick Nafpliotis, the company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh, mentioned that the winter season has been quiet for Greek produce overall. However, he highlighted some positives for two specific seasons. "We're currently in the midst of our cucumber and mandarin season, both of which have been positive," said Nafpliotis. read more

Germany is leading with a significant increase from 110,000 tons in 2023 to 120,000 tons in the past year 2024, which represents a notable rise compared to the previous year. Italy and the United Kingdom are also showing strong growth, while... read more