The imported potato season has started at Greydanus potato wholesalers. This Dutch company has been offering imported potatoes for many years. In 1950, Klaas Greydanus Senior started importing potatoes from Malta, which were delivered to the port city of Harlingen by boat. Recently, in addition to the new Maltese potatoes, the company has also introduced a variety of other imported potato options. read more

LATAM Airlines has recently introduced a new seasonal route linking Fortaleza, Brazil, with Lisbon, Portugal, which will be in operation until October 20. The inaugural flight boasted a 94% load factor. This service runs once a week with Boeing 787-9 aircraft, offering seating for 300 passengers distributed across three classes. read more

Po latach suszy i braków wody, sektor owoców tropikalnych w Hiszpanii spodziewa się rekordowej produkcji mango i awokado w tym sezonie. Dane nie są jeszcze ostateczne, ale wydaje się, że ceny są na korzystnym poziomie, chociaż handel zagraniczny budzi obawy. W ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat tropikalne. read more

Carrefour has chosen Spain as the stage for the launch of its new global artificial intelligence platform: ai.carrefour. The goal? To support its employees in the digital transition, while also improving the service offered to customers. At the core of this. read more

Thursday, April 10th, starting at 9 am, at the Fratelli Arena Agricultural Company in Ramacca, the Sicilian Citrus Production District, in partnership with Dicar and Di3a of the University of Catania and with the support of Coca Cola Italy, will present the I.D.R.O. project (Irrigation, purification,…) read more

This year, the Dutch Greenhouse Horticulture Energy Efficiency (EG) grant is available again. Reopened with a budget of €40 million, the EC module focuses on energy-saving investments in greenhouse horticulture, such as additional energy screens, heat network connections, and high-pressure. read more

Just a little over a month after the massive nationwide strike on February 28 — the largest the country has seen in the past 50 years — trade unions are ready for a new 24-hour nationwide strike, set to take place on Wednesday, April 9. Syntagma Square in Athens, the capital's main square, read more

The European Garlic Contact Group, which recently held a meeting in Chabrillan, France, has determined that the garlic sector in Europe is facing a complex situation due to a decrease in cultivated areas and rising production costs. Producers and representatives from Spain, France, and Italy discussed the market during the meeting. read more

According to data presented by analysts from the East Fruit website in 2024, Ukraine has become the world leader in net exports of frozen raspberries. For the first time in history, it has surpassed Poland and Serbia, the long-time leaders in this segment. read more

The agricultural sector in Albania, especially fruit cultivation, has faced difficulties recently due to frosts in the southeastern and northern regions. Temperatures dropped to -5 degrees, causing snowfall that damaged blossoming orchards. In the Korça region, agricultural specialists read more

Tobacco ban? Delhaize Belgium says 'Let them eat spinach!'

Delhaize Belgium's new campaign features health-focused statements to draw attention to the benefits of nutritious foods. Examples of the messaging include: 'Eating apples increases the chance of a healthy lifestyle'; 'Spinach may read more

Farmer's in Bulgaria's Sliven region are reporting significant damage caused by a sudden cold spell. Sub-zero temperatures and snow have led to the freezing of hundreds of acres of cherries, peaches, and apricots. Farmers are stating that losses are approaching complete devastation for the entire region. read more

Spain's tropical fruit sector is anticipating a record avocado and mango production this year, thanks to an extended period of rain across much of the country in March, as reported by the tropical fruit association AET. read more

The countdown is currently running for the third nationwide asparagus campaign in Germany, which once again showcases the "top class from the region" with humor and charm. As in previous years, the campaign aims to highlight regional activities in direct marketing and trade, as well as numerous. read more

From now on, phytosanitary certificates will be required for these products, some of which will also require a pre-notification in the DEFRA systems. In order to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for these products, the shipment(s) must be... read more

From this point on, phytosanitary certificates will be required for these products, some of which will also require pre-notification in the DEFRA systems. In order to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for these products, the shipment(s) must be... read more

In Rosja consider proposal to introduce state regulation of potato prices. Boris Chernyshov, Vice Speaker of the State Duma, discussed this issue with Maxim Reshetnikov, head of the Ministry of Economic Development. According to Rosstat and the Central Bank, retail prices for potatoes are rising. read more

Aldi has reached its goal of increasing spending with British suppliers earlier than anticipated. In 2020, the retail chain committed to spending an extra £3.5 billion per year with British suppliers by the end of 2025. However, Aldi has announced that it has already met this target. read more

The last few days have been characterized by beneficial rainfall for the orange groves in Korinthia, Greece. According to local packer Mr. Nikos Karachalios, "The current harvest is mainly focused on Merlin and Valencia oranges. While we may not have the same abundance of Valencia crop as Laconia, our oranges have larger calibers. read more

DV Fresh is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. What started as a one-person business in Belgium in 1998 has, under founder Dirk Verkinderen's leadership, evolved into a vegetable processing company with a global presence. This year, the family's second generation has also joined the company. "It's read more