During a visit to a fruit-growing farm near Molodechno, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stressed the importance of Belarus achieving self-sufficiency in fruit production, with a particular emphasis on apples. Lukashenko highlighted the significance of reducing the country's reliance on imported fruits. read more

Signify and Agtira have announced the construction of a new greenhouse in the Swedish municipality of Haninge, near Stockholm. The complex will initially span 3000 m2 and will be equipped with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact and GreenPower LED interlighting. read more

This week, representatives of greenhouse farms in Ukraine are once again being compelled to lower cucumber prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Just a week ago, this market sector was seeing favorable price trends, which resulted in a predicted decrease in trading activity. read more

Belarus will stockpile 121,100 tons of fruits and vegetables in stabilization funds for the off-season period, as announced by Alexey Bogdanov, the Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade. The stabilization fund system has been crucial in guaranteeing a consistent supply of produce to the domestic market. read more

X5 Import, responsible for direct imports for X5 Group businesses, has announced the launch of certified organic banana supplies to the shelves of its retail chains. The first certified supplier is the "Association of Ecological Agricultural Production of Bananas," located in El Oro, Ecuador. read more

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), an Italian company that specializes in researching and experimenting with new varieties of strawberries and berries, will be consolidating its international growth and expansion phase in the upcoming season. Spain will once again be one of the key markets for NSG, thanks to the positive. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have observed an increase in onion prices in the Ukrainian market since the beginning of the week. The rise in prices is attributed to the unfavorable weather conditions, particularly heavy rains in the southern regions of the country, which have disrupted the harvesting process. This disruption has resulted in read more

Włoski biznes świeżych produktów ponownie jest na wysokim alarmie po powszechnych powodziach, które ponownie objęły duże części północnych i centralnych regionów kraju. read more

Przemysł spożywczy i winiarski w Hiszpanii ma świetną okazję, aby pogłębić więzi z Wielką Brytanią i zwiększyć sprzedaż szerokiej gamy produktów, począwszy od świeżych owoców i warzyw, a skończywszy na serach i szynkach. read more

With departure from Hamburg on Sunday and arrival in Leixões on Saturday and Setúbal on Monday, this service offers an environmentally friendly alternative to truck transport from Germany to Portugal. read more

The Dutch shipping company WEC Lines is planning to establish a significant new connection for Portuguese exporters to the German market by including Hamburg in its NWC-Portugal service, starting from 23 September. read more

Aldi Süd is planning to open a large new fresh produce distribution center in south-west Germany, in addition to two existing centers in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia, and another under development in the Lower Rhine region. read more

Egypt is currently the top exporter of sweet potatoes to Poland and is expected to maintain this position in the future, as stated in a recent report by EastFruit. read more

In the report "The Top 10 Nutrition Trends 2023," 170 leading nutrition experts conclude: "The fast food of our days is no longer greasy, but plant-based, digestible, and healthy." According to them, meat eaters are increasingly opting for a flexitarian diet. read more

Cosmic Crisp® achieved very good sales results. In the marketing season that ended in September, nearly 14,000 tons of apples were sold in the countries of Italy, Spain, Germany, and Scandinavia. The signs for the new harvest, which is beginning these days, are promising. read more

Cosmic Crisp had a successful end to the 2024 season, thanks to a comprehensive marketing campaign that included participation in various European Balloon Festivals. By the end of the sales season, nearly 14,000 tonnes of the branded apples will have been sold in Italy, Spain, Germany, and Scandinavia. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that the price of onions has been increasing in the Ukrainian market since the beginning of this week. read more

Analysts at EastFruit have reported that increased trading activity is causing carrot prices to rise in Ukraine. The main factor behind this price surge is the reduced supply of root vegetables on the market due to seasonal factors. read more

"Through this installation, Inagro will now be able to conduct R&D trials to compare hybrid and open field production in addition to other cultivation methods, rather than replacing them," says Bart Naeyaert, Deputy of the West Flanders province of Belgium at the official opening of Inagro's latest hybrid. read more

Irish potato industry is currently dealing with the consequences of unusually warm weather, as outlined in a recent report from the Irish Farmers Association (IFA). This abnormal climate has resulted in a decrease in potato consumption in Ireland, raising concerns about the sector. read more