According to the Polish Potato Association and the IERiGŻ PIB (Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics - National Research Institute), the potato harvest is actually much higher than the official statistics from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). read more

Italian food retail sector, including major foreign operators, experienced a 3% increase in turnover in 2024, according to Mediobanca. This growth followed price-driven increases of 7.6% in 2022 and 7.7% in 2023, as revealed by a study conducted by Mediobanca. read more

Producenci owoców i warzyw w Rumunii domagają się interwencji państwa po dotkliwych szkodach wywołanych przez mrozy na produkcji sadowniczej w kraju, jak podaje Ziarul Financiar. Stowarzyszenie Grup i Organizacji Producentów Rolnych "Fruleg-Ro" zwróciło uwagę na potencjalny wzrost. read more

After the success in two Italian regions, the VIP's Applepairing 2 project is now available in stores. In the month of March, the Val Venosta apple embarked on a journey to Rome and Umbria, exploring the local gastronomic traditions and creating pairings. read more

With its 1,100 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation, Basilicata is one of the main hubs in Italy for berry production, and among the most cultivated varieties stands out the Sabrosa Candonga, which occupies about 60% of the area. Among the leading companies in this sector, there is... read more

Since the end of March, the first organic cucumbers from local cultivation in Brandenburg have been available in the approximately 50 Alnatura Super Natur markets in northern and eastern Germany. This season, Landgut Pretschen in the Spree Forest has started growing a variety of cucumbers. read more

Geographical Indication products, such as the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, are an example of ambassadors of Made in Italy around the world thanks to their presence in international markets and the territory they naturally carry with them. This reflection arises from the Consortium of the Orange. read more

In Italy, the mushroom market is continuously growing and, as is happening with many other categories, there is a progressive shift from the more traditional product to the service-oriented one. In large-scale retail, in fact, over 90% of sales are generated by packaged mushrooms sold by weight. read more

With Easter approaching and spring sunshine in the sky, the strawberry season is kicking off again in Belgium and the Netherlands. "You can see people transitioning from Spanish strawberries to local ones by the end of March or early April. It's been a long winter, but especially..." read more

44,000 units sold in over 500 distribution points throughout Italy have raised over 650,000 euros. These are the results of the "Tomato for Research, Good for You, Good for the Environment" project in support of pediatric oncology. read more

Due to a lot of sun in the north, there is no significant time difference between southern and northern Germany for the start of the strawberry harvest in the tunnels this year. In the cooler regions of Germany, the strawberry season begins about ten days later. read more

The Viaverda Pilot Center estimates that in 2024, potatoes worth 4.31 million euros will be produced in Belgium. This is the same as the previous year and slightly above the five-year average of 4.27 million tons. The 2024 harvest consisted of 235,000 tons of early varieties and 4.08 million tons... read more

The rain has been a determining factor in the start of this year's white asparagus season on the banks of the Ebro in Spain, causing it to be slightly delayed compared to previous years. "In our case, we started the season with the first harvests around 20 days ago, but we have been lucky, because read more

The Giffoni Valle Piana Cinema Citadel is getting ready to host an extraordinary event, the final ceremony of Cinefrutta 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th. This national festival, a celebration of healthy eating and the promotion of young talents, will culminate with the read more

In March, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade continues to grow in terms of volumes, although at a slower pace compared to previous months, with the increase in the average mix price further supporting the performance in terms of value. Among the main macro-categories, it is only the fruit that... read more

On 29 January 2025, during the international trade fair for horticulture IPM Essen (Germany), Valhor and MPS signed a partnership agreement to align MPS's record-keeping environment with the specifications of Plante Bleue, the social and environmental certification. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry in Moldova has announced that it will evaluate the effects of the recent frost on crops and provide guidance to farmers. Two meetings are scheduled for April 17th, one with regional agricultural departments and another with sector associations, to gather data. read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

Despite a challenging start to the season for some crops, the spring campaign is progressing well, driven by high demand for early potatoes, broccoli, chicory, turnips, and cabbage. Francesco Romano, director of the Apulian company RO.GR.AN, summarizes the current situation. read more

The freezing temperatures lasted for five nights in a row, says Bogdan Baianu, CEO and co-founder of Romanian fresh produce exporter Cerasus Grup Romania: "For the past week, from Sunday the 6th of April, stone fruit growers in Romania had to endure some extreme weather conditions. read more