EuFruitbasket, the European information and promotion campaign aimed at increasing the consumption of EU fresh fruit and vegetables in the EU internal market (specifically Germany and Spain), is preparing to introduce a new and exciting initiative to promote the consumption of nectarines, peaches, kiwis, and other fruits. read more

The blueberries still available on the market come from late varieties such as 'Elliott' or 'Aurora'. In the global planting structure in Poland, these varieties do not have a large share, so their supply is relatively small. They can be found in trade. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6 percent in value and 1 percent in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew by 65 percent in value and 34 percent in volume. read more

The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has reported an 11% increase in the value of Egyptian exports to Germany in the first half of 2024, reaching $463 million, up from $417 million in the corresponding period of 2023. At the same time, Egyptian imports from Germany saw... read more

The season of pumpkins, the quintessential time of the year, kicks off with high expectations for this vegetable, whose consumption trend continues to rise. This is reflected in the campaign data, as stated by Joaquín Navarro, responsible for pumpkin development at Sakata Seed Ibérica: "the." read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6% in value and 1% in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew 65% in value and 34% in volume. read more

The reason for the controls announced by the German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is an increased terrorist threat. Since mid-October 2023, there have been tightened controls at the Polish border. According to the Ministry of the Interior, 30,000 people have already been stopped. read more

After reaching a peak in the cultivation area in 2021, the cultivation area for these four greenhouse vegetable types has decreased in recent years. This information comes from the publication "Nederland in cijfers". The majority (over 43%) was used for growing tomatoes. read more

Around 43% of the weight carrots are purchased by this age group. They also bought more weight carrots on average than fresh vegetables overall. But younger consumer segments are also enthusiastic about the product carrot. So, household-leading individuals between 30... read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 35 was €135 per 100 kg, showing a 5% increase. In France, the price was €214 per 100 kg, which is 20% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can click here to access the full data sheet. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The date of Tuesday, September 10th was duly marked in the agenda of the Moldovan stone fruit sector. In the presence of partners, investors, and fellow growers and exporters, a Unitec optical sorting line and Sormac packaging line were inaugurated at PDG Fruct, a grower, packer, and exporter of stone fruit. read more

Early potatoes from Egypt, carrots from southern Italy, or French leafy vegetables: for the forwarding company Frama GmbH, based in Eichenau, Bavaria, transporting seasonal fruit and vegetable products has been part of their everyday practice for twelve years now. However, in many respects, fruits. read more

Slovenia: SPAR reports 13.6% revenue growth in FY 2023

SPAR Slovenia has announced strong financial results for the fiscal year 2023, with a gross turnover of €1.2 billion, representing a 13.6% year-over-year increase. The pre-tax profit reached €21.6 million, and the operating profit margin was... read more

At the upcoming Potato Europe event in Villers-Saint-Christophe, Aisne, France, the machine-learning tool HarvestEye will be introduced to the French market on 11 and 12 September. This technology, which offers actionable insights for the root crop sector, including potatoes and onions, will be showcased. read more

The Greek weather has been a blessing for the tourism sector, but the same isn't always true when it comes to the cultivation of grapes, says George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company: "I remember a very successful old advertisement for Greek tourism which was saying: 'Greece: read more

At the Intermarché store in Gerpinnes, Belgium, a display showcasing seasonal fruits like melons and grapes is placed right at the entrance of the store. Such practices are a regular part of the store's daily routine. "Our team strives to create an eye-catching display at least once a week," said a store representative. read more

The dessert raspberry market in Poland has been developing very rapidly in recent years. Across the country, new tunnels are being built to produce fruits of a quality that was once difficult to achieve. Yields per unit area have also increased. Today, read more

After the traditional early start to the new potato season in the southwest of the Netherlands, larger volumes are now slowly being harvested in the north. "Although there is still a lot of work to be done, yields in our region appear to be better than in the southwest, although it must be said." read more

For the 2024 edition of the Field Days in the Netherlands (24-26 September 2024, Tolweg13 - 1681 ND Zwaagdijk-Oost), Sakata will be showcasing 14 new varieties, alongside an area dedicated to spinach, a hydroponic demonstration, an onion display, and more than 100 vegetable varieties perfectly. read more

In the first half of this year, Kazakhstan imported over 400,000 tons of fruit and berries, marking a 33.8% increase from last year, with a total value of $234.1 million. Apple imports saw a significant rise to 94,000 tons, with Poland maintaining its position as the top source. Pear imports doubled to 23,500 tons, primarily. read more