Scheduled to be held from January 30 to February 1, 2025 in Belgrade, the AgroBelgrade fair is expected to be a significant business opportunity for producers, buyers, and distributors in the region. Director Vladimir Živanović provided his perspective on the importance of the event and Serbia's position in the global market. read more

Scheduled to be held from January 30 to February 1, 2025 in Belgrade, the AgroBelgrade fair is expected to serve as a crucial business platform for regional producers, buyers, and distributors. Director Vladimir Živanović has offered his perspectives on the importance of the event and Serbia's position in the global marketplace. read more

The Italian breeding company G-Berries has set up commercial trials for its raspberry varieties in Morocco, where growers see great potential for early supply compared to competitor Spain. After successful initial tests in 2023, the company is now collaborating with four local companies – Afripick, North Bay. read more

Resistance to diseases such as Bremia or Fusarium is therefore of great importance. This was also emphasized at this year's vegetable cultivation field day organized by Enza Zaden Germany GmbH & Co. KG. At the anniversary edition of the field day, which was held for the 20th time, read more

According to the report, in the past ten years, the area of domestic walnut plantations has significantly increased thanks to the support programs, so that instead of the previous 6,000 hectares, now more than 9,200 hectares of walnuts are being grown in the country. read more

Since the introduction of the minimum wage in 2015, 42% of open-field strawberry cultivation areas have been abandoned in Germany, and one in four asparagus farms in Germany has ceased production. For example, the share of wages in total costs is 50% in strawberry farms. read more

This led to an increase in spending on sustainable food products at a faster rate than overall food spending (+11%). Despite an inflation rate of 11%, the market for sustainable food products continued to grow. The volume of sustainable food products sold also increased by 3%. read more

In spring, it was rhubarb, at the end of August reports of a shortage of salad cucumbers in Iceland circulated, and now there are reports from Spain about a dating trend involving pineapples. All three developments have their origin in social media, regardless of. read more

On September 4th and 5th, Vitroflora hosted their 'Living Catalogue' Open Days event. The event was held at the company's headquarters in Trzęsacz near Bydgoszcz, Poland. Although the event was exclusively for clients, Vitroflora was pleased to share some of their experiences. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a significant increase in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine. Producers themselves attribute this price surge to increased demand and reduced supply of the product in the domestic market. read more

Według EastFruit, ukraiński rynek pomidorów przeżywa pozytywny trend cenowy. Producenci przypisują ten wzrost cen głównie redukcji podaży pomidorów z lokalnych gospodarstw. W międzyczasie popyt na ten produkt pozostaje stabilny, co dodatkowo wspiera ceny.

According to EastFruit, the Ukrainian tomato market is experiencing a positive price trend. Producers attribute this price increase primarily to a reduction in the supply of tomatoes from local farms. Meanwhile, demand for this product remains stable, further supporting prices. read more

This week, wholesale markets in Ukraine have reported a decrease in the wholesale prices of locally grown pears, as noted by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this pricing trend to the seasonal rise in the supply of these products, while demand from read more

Frigotec, a company from Germany, showcased their Softripe technology and forged important business relationships at the recent Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2024 in Hong Kong. The Softripe technology received a positive reception at the event. read more

After a 6-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the GlobalGAP Summit has returned, hosted in Warsaw with over 250 delegates in attendance and a significant Italian representation, including Alessandro Dalpiaz, a member of the GlobalGAP Advisory Board, Simona Rubbi, and Chiara Bignami. read more

W tym roku na Węgrzech spodziewany jest najniższy w ciągu ostatniej dekady plon gruszek, według danych z Krajowej Izby Rolniczej (NAK) i Węgierskiej Organizacji Handlu Warzywami i Owocami (FruitVeB). Kraj ten odnotował ciągły spadek obszaru uprawy gruszek i produkcji. read more

W tym roku austriacki zbór kiwi zaczął się w drugim tygodniu sierpnia, wcześniej niż kiedykolwiek wcześniej. "Ze względu na późne przymrozki i następujące po nich upały, określiłbym sezon jako przeciętny. W porównaniu do normalnego roku zbiorów, tegoroczne plony są około 30 procent niższe" - powiedział. read more

In August 2024, orange prices in the EU were €80.21 per 100 kg, representing a 1.53% increase from July 2024. In Spain, the prices were €90.94 per 100 kg, which is 2.51% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can access the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The season with the highest demand for pumpkins is beginning, and expectations are looking good for this vegetable, as its consumption trend continues to rise. The cultivated area has increased by 18%. Production has been partially affected by weather factors, such as the lack of rainfall or high temperatures. read more

Latvia's Minister of Agriculture, Armands Krauze, has announced that the VAT rate on fresh local fruits and vegetables will remain at 12%. In a recent interview with Latvian television, Krauze confirmed his support for maintaining the reduced rate and stated that he will continue to advocate for its continuation. read more

Amazon is in South Africa for the long run, says marketplace head. U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon.com is in South Africa for the long run, according to its regional marketplace head, following its initial entry into Sub-Saharan Africa four months ago. In other news: Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have breached India. read more