Greek Pristine® grapes will be exported to Qatar this year, with the harvest commencing at the end of September, and the first substantial quantities being harvested at the beginning of October. Mr. Yorgos Papadopoulos, the head of the Macedonian Vineyards Producers' Group in Kilkis, Greece, is overseeing this process.
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What are the prices of blueberries at retail and wholesale? The fruits from Peru are already in Poland.
2024-09-13 00:00
In the wholesale market, it is clear that the price of blueberries is starting to rise towards 40 PLN per kilogram. In the Bronisze market in Warsaw, you have to pay 36.50 PLN for 1 kg of blueberries. The average price at the Targipiast market in Wrocław is 27.50 PLN, and at the WGRO market in Poznań it is 42.50 PLN. At the Kalisz Stock Exchange.
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"Avotruck is currently touring Spain and is scheduled to arrive at Fruit Attraction on October 7th."
2024-09-13 00:00
Avocados will take center stage at the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, and an Avotruck, which will play a prominent role in the fair's program, has already set off from Seville, the capital of Andalusia, the Guest Region of the event. "On September 12, we began the journey that the Avotruck will take throughout Europe, showcasing the excellence of Spanish avocados," said a spokesperson for the event.
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In the first half of 2024, exports are holding up but there are concerns about kiwis and pears.
2024-09-13 00:00
The export of fresh fruit and vegetables from Italy is growing in the first half of 2024. Data from Istat, processed by Fruitimprese, show a 5% increase in volume (1,818,378 tons) and a 3% increase in value compared to the same period last year, which is just below 2.8 billion.
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Mediterranea will change its name, agreement between Confagricoltura and Unionfood.
2024-09-13 00:00
Confagricoltura and Unionfood, united in a second-level association, have decided to change their name to "Mediterranea" on the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida.
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Lidl Sweden feeds plants with classical music.
2024-09-13 00:00
At the center of Lidlin Sweden's new experiment is a very specific question: can music help fruits and vegetables grow better and enhance their flavor? Together with the government research institute Rise, the brand has carried out a project to provide a concrete answer.
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Rainfalls to enhance the quality of walnuts in Moldova.
2024-09-13 00:00
The heavy rains that fell in some areas at the beginning of the month have accelerated the ripening process of walnuts, creating a favorable situation for the 2024 crop and bringing forward the harvest season in Moldova, according to Oleg Tîrsînă, President of the walnut growers association.
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Pitaya cultivation has become popular in Spain and has significantly increased in recent years in areas such as Murcia and Alicante, where more and more hectares of pitaya are being grown alongside the region's traditional vegetable crops. "We are currently in the middle of the pitaya season. In my
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Potato prices in Russia have increased by 88%.
2024-09-13 00:00
W Rosji eksperci przewidują, że tegoroczne zbiory ziemniaków mogą być o 7-15% mniejsze niż w zeszłym roku, osiągając 8,6 miliona ton. Według ośrodka analitycznego Agrobiznes, rolnicy zmniejszyli areał ziemniaków o 10,8% w ciągu ostatniego roku. Obniżone zbiory i zmniejszone...
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The German plum season is coming to an end.
2024-09-12 12:00
In central and southern Germany, only isolated quantities of plums are now being harvested, with remaining stocks being marketed in the next two weeks. With the end of the German plum harvest, prices for German produce have slightly stabilized.
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The BLV has also taken into account the ecological footprint. A sufficient consumption of vegetables helps to achieve a good eco-balance on one's own plate. Swiss vegetable producers are actively working to make healthy foods more sustainable. They are committed to this goal.
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Weather challenges are affecting the potato harvesting in Ukraine.
2024-09-12 00:00
Sezon ziemniaków na Ukrainie był szczególnie trudny zarówno dla rolników, jak i przetwórców z powodu połączenia suszy i ekstremalnego upału. Na początku sezonu, obfite opady opóźniły idealny czas sadzenia aż do połowy lub końca maja, negatywnie wpływając zarówno na kiełkowanie, jak i jakość plonu.
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The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in collaboration with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), invites you to participate in the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" on October 24th, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Prices for Ukrainian pears are 32% lower than last year.
2024-09-12 00:00
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 price trend to the seasonal rise in the supply of these products, while demand remains stable.
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Plátano de Canarias resumes donations in Spain and expands its solidarity efforts to Ukraine.
2024-09-12 00:00
Once August is over, during which the conditions for the Food Banks of Spain prevent them from handling highly perishable fresh fruit, Plátano de Canarias has resumed its
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Innovation, cooperation with developing countries, and trade reciprocity to reaffirm the role of agriculture in producing quality food and managing territories. These are some of the topics at the center of the G7 Agriculture meeting and the Expo "Divination" that will take place from.
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Garlic prices in Ukraine are over two euros per kilogram.
2024-09-12 00:00
Ceny czosnku na Ukrainie wzrosły powyżej 2,2 EUR za kilogram, co czyni go jednym z najdroższych warzyw. Według Tetiany Popovych, kierowniczki działu marketingu na rynku rolnym "Shuvar" w Lwowie, kilka czynników przyczynia się do tego gwałtownego wzrostu. Czosnek jest uprawą wymagającą dużo pracy.
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Mały, ale potężny: Wizyta na hali rynkowej hurtowni w Mainz.
2024-09-12 00:00
With several million inhabitants and the city triangle of Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, and Mainz, the Rhine-Main region is one of the most important urban areas in Germany. In order to ensure the provision of services, the fresh produce center, which was originally located in the eastern part of Frankfurt, was relocated to a
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North Korea's export efforts to Russia from the Pukchong zone
2024-09-12 00:00
The Pukchong Agricultural Development Zone, located in South Hamgyong province of North Korea, is preparing to start exporting to Russia in accordance with the government's goal of increasing foreign currency reserves. The initiative includes customizing products to meet the preferences of Russian consumers.
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KWS announces a change of name and brand for Pop Vriend Seeds.
2024-09-12 00:00
Seed specialist KWS has announced today that its subsidiary Pop Vriend Seeds (PV) will officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. starting from October 1, 2024. This change will make PV a full member of the KWS family, including a rebranding. Ever since KWS ventured into the vegetable seed industry, this move solidifies their presence in the market.
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