Confagricoltura expresses concern about the European Union's proposal to introduce tariffs on certain fertilizers coming from Russia and Belarus, starting with Urea, one of the most widely used fertilizers by Italian farmers. The Confederation considers this measure to be... read more

The agreement between the agricultural and industrial sectors on the price of industrial tomatoes for 2025 has been reached in record time, set at €145/ton in the Northern Italy region, which is 25% higher than the five-year average (and about 5% higher than the prices paid in 2024 when the agreement was missing). read more

The first weekend of February opened with a violent wave of bad weather, yet another one, which severely hit some Italian regions, especially eastern Sicily, Calabria, and Tuscany. The toll is alarming: tornadoes, landslides, flooding, and heavy hailstorms have brought these areas to their knees. read more

At an average of €1.64 per kilo, the European tomato price remained only slightly above the five-year average of €1.62 per kilo. Tomato prices declined almost everywhere in December, with a few exceptions. In the Netherlands, the average price for cherry tomatoes and loose, round tomatoes read more

The European Union (EU) has reportedly suggested that the United Kingdom, which left the single market in 2021, should join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention established in 2012. The proposal was announced by Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. read more

Just Eat customers in Switzerland can now order flowers and plants from 39 Fleurop stores in 10 cities, including Basel, Bern, and Zurich. The partnership will be expanded to other Swiss cities in the coming months. Lukas Streich, Country Manager of Just Eat Switzerland, explains: "Our goal is to offer customers a wider range of products and services, and this collaboration with Fleurop allows us to provide a convenient option for those looking to order flowers or plants alongside their meal." read more

"The state of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Italy" by NielsenIQ analyzes the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households in 2024 and in December of the same year, providing a precise and accurate overview of the Organized Large-Scale Retail (GDO) in our country. read more

Dulce Vale is a Certified (IFS, Smeta, Grasp) company that specializes in the production, packaging, sourcing, and marketing of fresh fruits from Moldova. Our selection includes plums, sweet cherries, and table grapes, offering a wide range of varieties from Moldova's top orchards. read more

"According to forecasts made on January 1st, 2025, French leek production is expected to reach 165,400 tons for the entire 2024-2025 marketing year, which is 10,000 tons less than the previous season. In December 2024, prices were 10% lower than in the 2023-2024 season, but 7% higher than the 2019-2023 season." read more

From among hundreds of international candidacies, the recognition of Genesis Fresh and its Halloweena™ and ONIX™ reaffirms Spain's unquestionable leadership in agro-science, ingenuity, and quality within the sector.

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The season for the new "Divino - il kaki italiano" brand will end earlier than expected due to significant and unexpected destocking that has already been observed in the days leading up to Christmas. Francesca Gallicchio from Gallicchio Frutta in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), the creator of the brand, explains. read more

Morrisons Daily has expanded its presence by opening a new store outside Glasgow. The forecourt store is located in the village of Balfron and offers a variety of products such as fresh groceries, daily essentials, and popular local items. read more

Ambrosia™ solidifies its message as the perfect choice for all family members. Additionally, the brand will be sponsoring some of the most popular programs of the moment, bringing its unique flavor and versatility to households across Spain.

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Bakker Barendrecht, a Greenyard company, will begin construction this week on a new center for fresh fruit and vegetables in Ridderkerk, The Netherlands. The state-of-the-art building will incorporate the latest technological innovations for warehousing, packing, and ripening of fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, there is a trend of increasing prices for table beets on the Ukrainian market this week. Local producers are reporting a decrease in stocks of high-quality beets, while the demand from wholesale companies and retail chains for this product is on the rise. read more

Bakker Barendrecht has commenced the construction of a new fresh fruit and vegetable center in Ridderkerk, The Netherlands. read more

The Dutch company Olympic Fruit has reported an increase in sales of grapes in the Netherlands over the past year, with a noticeable shift in demand from red and mixed varieties to white and black ones. read more

Opera La Pera, Italy's only specialist pear grower association, anticipates that their commercial sales will continue until the beginning of May, as they get ready to showcase once more at the Fruit Logistica trade show this year. read more

From 2027 onwards, agriculturally used fuels in Germany will be transferred from the national emissions trading system into the new ETS-2. This means that even fossil fuels used in horticulture will be subject to CO2 prices in the open market from that point onwards. read more

Apples continue to be the top export product of the Italian fruit and vegetable industry, in 2024, according to Assomela, 2,350,629 tons were harvested, up by 8% compared to 2023, with significant regional variations. "Club apples" recorded an increase of 17% from the previous year, reaching 262,000 tons in 2024. read more